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File a Memorandum of Contract in Raleigh

Under contract on a Raleigh (pop. 74,591) 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.

Securing a contract in Raleigh — FAQ

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Raleigh?

Record a memorandum of contract in the Raleigh 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 Raleigh allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

$32 for first 5 pages (deed/deed of trust, per WV Code 59-1-10) first / $1 per page after page 5 add'l (+Other instruments $12 for pages 1-5, $1/page thereafter (see raleighcountyclerk.com/documents-fees-2/)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.

Under contract in Raleigh? Lock it down.