Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Providence 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 Providence County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($84 first page (quitclaim/warranty deed); $64 first page (mortgage); $49 first page (easement) first / $1 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate archive/records-management rider fee identified))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Rhode Island yet