Chittenden County, VT · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Chittenden County
Under contract on a Chittenden County (pop. 169,115) 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 Chittenden County
Chittenden County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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 Chittenden County? See the Chittenden County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Chittenden County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Chittenden County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Chittenden County 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 Chittenden County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Chittenden County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Chittenden County?
$15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)), confirmed by Burlington's own posted fee ($15/page) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Recording Mylars (plats/maps) $25 per map; copies $1/page; certified copies $1/page plus $10 certification fee per document; property transfer return $15.00 flat (32 V.S.A. §1671)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.