Cabell, WV · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Cabell
Under contract on a Cabell (pop. 94,350) 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 Cabell
Cabell 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 Cabell? See the Cabell recording reference.
Securing a contract in Cabell — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Cabell?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Cabell 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 Cabell allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Cabell 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 Cabell?
$32 for first 5 pages (deed, deed of trust, or memorandum) per WV Code 59-1-10 first / $1 per additional page add'l (+Additional $1 fee per document under 10 pages plus $1 per each additional 10 pages; Excise/Transfer Tax of $5.50 per $1,000 of purchase price plus a separate $20.00 fee to the WV Housing Development Fund when transfer tax applies) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.