Cumberland County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Cumberland County
Under contract on a Cumberland County (pop. 277,270) 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 Cumberland County
Cumberland 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 Cumberland County? See the Cumberland County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Cumberland County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Cumberland County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Cumberland 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 Cumberland County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Deed/Mortgage fees per 2025 Fee Schedule effective 11/17/2025 (fees increased $1 under Act 45 of 2025); see fee schedule PDF for exact current amount first / See fee schedule PDF (cumberlandcountypa.gov/428/Fee-Schedule) add'l (+UPI fee $20 (additional parcels $20 each); CJEA fee increased $1)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.