Virginia Beach city, VA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Virginia Beach city
Under contract on a Virginia Beach city (pop. 453,737) 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 Virginia Beach city
Jurably files your memorandum with Virginia Beach city 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 Virginia Beach city? See the Virginia Beach city recording reference.
Securing a contract in Virginia Beach city — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Virginia Beach city?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Virginia Beach city 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 Virginia Beach city allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Virginia Beach city 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 Virginia Beach city?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($18 for instrument of 10 or fewer pages (statewide statutory tier, Va. Code §17.1-275) first / $32 for 11-30 pages; $52 for 31+ pages (statewide statutory tiers, not a flat per-page add-on) add'l (+$3.50 of the base recording fee is statutorily earmarked for circuit court permanent records preservation; additional grantor's/recordation taxes under Va. Code §58.1-801/802 apply separately and vary by consideration amount - use the official VA Circuit Court deed calculator for an exact quote)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.