Lexington, SC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Lexington
Under contract on a Lexington (pop. 293,991) 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 Lexington
Lexington 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 Lexington? See the Lexington recording reference.
Securing a contract in Lexington — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Lexington?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Lexington 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 Lexington allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Lexington 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 Lexington?
$15.00 deeds (+ documentary/deed tax: state $1.30/$500 + county $0.55/$500, consideration rounded up to nearest $500); $25.00 mortgages/easements/leases/contracts/other; $10.00 affidavits/liens/releases first / Per official fee schedule PDF at lex-co.sc.gov (ROD/FeeSchedule.pdf) - contact office/download PDF for exact per-page and records-management rider amounts add'l (+Records management/archive rider fees included in official fee schedule PDF (not itemized in this search); affidavit of true consideration required for taxable/exempt transfers effective 3/1/2018) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.