Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Washington 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 Washington County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee (unverified exact first-page recording fee schedule on official page (page lists copy fees, not the deed/mortgage recording fee schedule itself); statewide RI deeds typically run in the $75-$100+ first-page range depending on municipality — confirm directly first / unverified exact figure for South Kingstown; non-certified copies are $1.50/page, certified copies $1.50/page plus $3 certification add'l), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Rhode Island yet