Chesterfield County, VA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Chesterfield County
Under contract on a Chesterfield County (pop. 397,148) 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 Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County 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 Chesterfield County? See the Chesterfield County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Chesterfield County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Chesterfield County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Chesterfield County 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 Chesterfield County?
State-set statutory fee (Va. Code §17.1-275/§17.1-279), same schedule statewide: $14.50 recording/indexing fee for a deed of ≤10 pages, plus $3.50 State Library fee, plus $8 Technology Trust Fund fee (increased from $5 to $8 effective 7/1/2026), plus $20 Deed Processing Fee if a state grantor/grantee tax applies — roughly $46 in clerk fees before local/state recordation (transfer) taxes. Use the official VA deed calculator (ccdeedcalc.courts.state.va.us) selecting Chesterfield Circuit Court for the exact total. first / Not a strict per-page add-on; fee steps up by page-count tier: $28.50 for 11-30 pages, $48.50 for 31+ pages (same statutory schedule as first-page tier). add'l (+$3.50 Virginia State Library fee and $8 Technology Trust Fund fee are included per instrument (not per page); $3 Open-Space/Open-Air Preservation fee applies only where VA Outdoors Foundation holds an easement on the property.) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.