Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kent County?

Accepted Answer

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. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does Kent County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Kent County and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kent County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee (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)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Rhode Island yet