Dorchester, SC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Dorchester
Under contract on a Dorchester (pop. 161,117) 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 Dorchester
Dorchester supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Dorchester? See the Dorchester recording reference.
Securing a contract in Dorchester — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Dorchester?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Dorchester 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 Dorchester allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Dorchester supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Dorchester?
$15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county, unless exempt); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (fee schedule page exists at dorchestercountysc.gov but was inaccessible during verification — 403 error) add'l (+Unverified — contact office for records-management/archive rider fee) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.