Butler County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Butler County
Under contract on a Butler County (pop. 200,169) property? Recording a memorandum of contract gives the public constructive notice of your equitable interest, so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Butler County
Butler County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly. It is lawful notice of a genuine, executed contract — not a lien and not a pressure tactic. When your deal closes or ends, Jurably records a prompt release to clear the record.
Need the recorder-office details, fees, and formatting for Butler County? See the Butler County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Butler County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Butler County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Butler County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Butler County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Butler County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Butler County?
Deed/mortgage/re-recording $86.75 (increasing to $87.75 as of 11/19/2025), includes 4 names/4 pages/1 parcel; Mortgage Amendment/Assignment/Modification/Release $60.75 ($61.75 as of 11/19/2025) first / Additional page/name/parcel/notation fees apply per fee schedule (see official Fee Schedule page) add'l (+Re-recording of mortgage $88.75 ($89.75 as of 11/19/2025)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.