Beaufort, SC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Beaufort
Under contract on a Beaufort (pop. 187,117) 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 Beaufort
Beaufort supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly. 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 Beaufort? See the Beaufort recording reference.
Securing a contract in Beaufort — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Beaufort?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Beaufort 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 Beaufort allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Beaufort supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Beaufort?
Deed: $15.00 flat + $1.85 per $500 of consideration (state $1.30 + county $0.55) first / Mortgage/Lease/Easement/Power of Attorney/UCC/Agreement: $25.00 flat; Plats: $25.00 per page; Mortgage Assignment: $10.00 flat + $7.00 per additional book/page referenced add'l (+Hilton Head Island properties incur additional transfer fees) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.