Aiken, SC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Aiken
Under contract on a Aiken (pop. 170,872) 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 Aiken
Aiken 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 Aiken? See the Aiken recording reference.
Securing a contract in Aiken — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Aiken?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Aiken 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 Aiken allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Aiken 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 Aiken?
$15 for deeds (plus documentary tax); $25 for mortgages/easements/leases/agreements/restrictive covenants/UCC filings; $10 for affidavits/releases/mechanics liens first / official fee schedule PDF available at aikencountysc.gov/Reference/RMC_RecordingFees.pdf (standard SC $15 first page/$5 additional page pattern applies) add'l (+SC documentary stamps: $1.30/$500 state + $0.55/$500 county, rounded up to nearest $500) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.