Lackawanna County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Lackawanna County
Under contract on a Lackawanna County (pop. 216,502) 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 Lackawanna County
Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County? See the Lackawanna County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Lackawanna County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Lackawanna County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County?
Deed fees set per PA statewide fee schedule; use official Fee Calculator at https://www.padeeds.com/fee-calculator for exact current amount (Court/AOPC portion alone is $41.25 as of Feb 2026) first / Standard $2/page over 4 pages per PA convention; e-recorded attachments incur an additional $0.50/page fee effective 1/1/2026 add'l (+$0.50/page copy fee; $2 certified-copy fee) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.