Rutherford, TN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Rutherford
Under contract on a Rutherford (pop. 386,352) 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 Rutherford
Rutherford 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 Rutherford? See the Rutherford recording reference.
Securing a contract in Rutherford — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Rutherford?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Rutherford 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 Rutherford allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Rutherford 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 Rutherford?
$12.00 for first two pages (Registered Deed) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$5.00 per additional instrument/reference; $3.70/thousand state conveyance tax + $1.00 register fee (deeds); see https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/state-fees and https://rutherfordcountytn.gov/recording-policy for full schedule; office retains overages ≤$10, refunds issued monthly for overages >$10) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.