Chester County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Chester County
Under contract on a Chester County (pop. 557,116) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Chester County
Chester County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Chester County? See the Chester County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Chester County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Chester County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Chester County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.
Does Chester County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Chester County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Chester County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Deeds $93.75 (includes up to 4 pages, 4 names, 1 UPI, 1 tract); Mortgages $93.75; Satisfactions/Assignments/Releases/Easements/ROW $80.75 first / $4.00 per additional page (deeds/mortgages); $2.00 per additional page (satisfactions/releases/easements/ROW) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name; $20.00 per additional UPI; $1.00 per additional tract of land)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.