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Newport County, RI · Secure your contract

File a Memorandum of Contract in Newport County

Under contract on a Newport County (pop. 85,643) 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.

Securing a contract in Newport County — FAQ

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

Record a memorandum of contract in the Newport 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 Newport County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Newport 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 Newport County?

$84 first page (deed/warranty/quitclaim); $64 first page for a mortgage; $49 first page for an easement first / $1 per additional page (deeds and mortgages) add'l (+unverified (no separate records-management/archive rider fee identified on official fee schedule)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.

Under contract in Newport County? Lock it down.