Dauphin County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Dauphin County
Under contract on a Dauphin County (pop. 293,351) 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 Dauphin County
Dauphin 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 Dauphin County? See the Dauphin County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Dauphin County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Dauphin County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Dauphin 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 Dauphin County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Dauphin 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 Dauphin County?
Deed $86.75; Mortgage $86.75; Easement $58.75 (includes 4 pages, 4 names) first / $2.00/page over 4 add'l (+$0.50/name over 9; UPI fee $20.00/parcel; acknowledgment $2; certified copy $2 + $0.50/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.