Mercer, WV · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Mercer
Under contract on a Mercer (pop. 59,664) 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 Mercer
Mercer 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 Mercer? See the Mercer recording reference.
Securing a contract in Mercer — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Mercer?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Mercer 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 Mercer allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Mercer 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 Mercer?
$32.00 (deed, first 5 pages) plus $20.00 WV Housing Fund fee if consideration paid = $52.00 total; without consideration $32.00 first / $1.00/page after page 5 add'l (+$1.00 preservation fee for instruments over 19 pages (additional $1.00 per 10 pages); state/county excise tax $4.40 per $1,000 of value) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.