Westmoreland County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Westmoreland County
Under contract on a Westmoreland County (pop. 349,324) 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 Westmoreland County
Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County? See the Westmoreland County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Westmoreland County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Westmoreland County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($110.25 (deed) first / $2.00/additional page; $0.50/extra name; $0.50/extra tax map number; $20.00/extra UPI; $2.00/marginal notation add'l (+unverified (no separate records-improvement/archive rider listed on published fee schedule))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.