Lancaster County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Lancaster County
Under contract on a Lancaster County (pop. 563,159) 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 Lancaster County
Lancaster County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), 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 Lancaster County? See the Lancaster County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Lancaster County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Lancaster County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Lancaster County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Lancaster County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($71.25 base fee for Deeds/Mortgages (covers up to 4 pages); $59.75 base fee for other documents incl. JCP fee (up to 4 pages) first / $2.00 per page after 4 pages add'l (+Included in base fee schedule per lancasterdeeds.com/recording-information/fee-schedule; no separate records-mgmt rider found beyond base fee components)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.