Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in York?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the York real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does York allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

York supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in York?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee (Deed: $15 recording fee + SC deed recording (transfer) fee based on consideration; Mortgage/most other instruments: $25 first / No separate per-page fee identified for standard instruments (flat instrument-type fee); Affidavit/Release/Mechanics Lien: $10 add'l (+Not separately itemized on office fee page; confirm on 'SC ROD FEE SHEET' PDF linked from Recording Information page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in South Carolina yet