Florence, SC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Florence
Under contract on a Florence (pop. 138,293) 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 Florence
Florence 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 Florence? See the Florence recording reference.
Securing a contract in Florence — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Florence?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Florence 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 Florence allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Florence supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Florence?
$15 for a deed (plus SC deed transfer tax $1.85 per $500 of value: $1.30 state + $0.55 county); $25 for mortgages/other instruments; $10 for affidavits/releases first / Flat statutory fee per document (no confirmed separate per-page charge) 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.