Fairfax County, VA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Fairfax County
Under contract on a Fairfax County (pop. 1,167,873) 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 Fairfax County
Fairfax 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 Fairfax County? See the Fairfax County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Fairfax County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Fairfax County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Fairfax 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 Fairfax County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Fairfax 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 Fairfax County?
$21 for a deed of 1-10 pages, plus an additional $20 local processing fee and $1 transfer fee first / $35 total for 11-30 pages; $55 total for 31+ pages (plus $20 processing fee and $1 transfer fee) add'l (+$20 processing fee for deeds; $1 transfer fee; see full schedule at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/sites/circuit/files/assets/documents/pdf/fees-land-records.pdf) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.