Kent County, RI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Kent County
Under contract on a Kent County (pop. 170,363) 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 Kent County
Kent County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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 Kent County? See the Kent County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Kent County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kent County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Kent 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 Kent County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Kent County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kent County?
unverified exact Warwick fee; comparable Kent County town fees are $84 (deed)/$64 (mortgage) first page first / $1.00/additional page (typical RI municipal rate, confirm with Warwick City Clerk) add'l (+RI Historical Trust fee likely applies (~$4); Real Estate Conveyance Tax $4.60/$1,000 of consideration) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.