Henrico County, VA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Henrico County
Under contract on a Henrico County (pop. 342,775) 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 Henrico County
Henrico County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Henrico County? See the Henrico County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Henrico County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Henrico County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Henrico 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 Henrico County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Henrico County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Henrico County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (VA statewide tiered clerk fee ($14.50 for 1-10 pages per state Deed Calculation Tool) first / Tier increases to $28.50 (11-30 pages), $48.50 (31+ pages) add'l (+Additional $5.00 per instrument fee for every land record filed by paper (effective since Jan 1, 2020))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.