Horry, SC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Horry
Under contract on a Horry (pop. 351,029) 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 Horry
Horry supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Horry? See the Horry recording reference.
Securing a contract in Horry — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Horry?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Horry 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 Horry allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Horry supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Horry?
Flat-fee schedule effective Aug 1, 2019 (replaced per-page charges): $15 deed (or $25 mortgage/other instrument, $10 affidavit/release) + SC deed recording fee $1.85 per $500 of value, first $100 excluded ($1.30 state + $0.55 county) first / No per-page charge under the 2019 flat-fee structure (full schedule at horrycountysc.gov/media/uevkqtt4/price.pdf, PDF not machine-readable) add'l (+Not itemized in accessible text; see price.pdf) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.