Knox, TN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Knox
Under contract on a Knox (pop. 511,453) 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 Knox
Knox 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 Knox? See the Knox recording reference.
Securing a contract in Knox — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Knox?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Knox 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 Knox allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Knox supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Knox?
$12.00 for first 2 pages (deed or deed of trust) — office states fees are 'set by Tennessee Statute'; full current schedule and fee calculator at office site first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 each additional instrument/reference; State Conveyance Tax $3.70/thousand or State Mortgage Tax $1.15/thousand (first $2,000 exempt); $1.00 Register's fee when tax applies; no fee for recording military discharge (DD214) papers) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.