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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Fairfax County
Jurably files your memorandum with Fairfax County and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround. 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. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.
Does Fairfax County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Fairfax County and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Fairfax County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($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)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.