Berkeley, WV · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Berkeley
Under contract on a Berkeley (pop. 122,076) 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 Berkeley
Berkeley 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 Berkeley? See the Berkeley recording reference.
Securing a contract in Berkeley — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Berkeley?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Berkeley 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 Berkeley allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
$32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum of deed of trust) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee for documents under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages (WV statutory records-management fee); excise/transfer tax based on consideration also applies to deeds) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.