Franklin County, VT · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Franklin County
Under contract on a Franklin County (pop. 51,177) 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 Franklin County
Franklin 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 Franklin County? See the Franklin County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Franklin County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Franklin County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Franklin 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 Franklin County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Franklin 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 Franklin County?
$15.00 per page, statewide statutory rate (32 V.S.A. §1671(a)(6)) first / $15.00 per page (same statewide per-page rate) add'l (+Property transfer return recording fee $15.00 flat; certified copy $10.00/page; $4.00/page minimum reserved for Restoration & Preservation Reserve Fund (32 V.S.A. §1671)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.