Litchfield County Memorandum of Agreement Form

Last validated April 15, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Litchfield County Memorandum of Agreement Form

Litchfield County Memorandum of Agreement Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of Agreement form formatted to comply with all Connecticut recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 3/31/2026
Litchfield County Memorandum of Agreement Guide

Litchfield County Memorandum of Agreement Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of Agreement form.

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Litchfield County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Agreement Document

Litchfield County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Agreement Document

Example of a properly completed Connecticut Memorandum of Agreement document for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/26/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Litchfield County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Barkhamsted Town Clerk

Address:
67 Ripley Hill Rd
Barkhamsted, Connecticut 06063-3340

Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9:00 to 4:00; Wed 9:00 to 5:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 379-8665

Bethlehem Town Clerk

Address:
36 Main St South
Bethlehem, Connecticut 06751

Hours: Mon closed; Tue-Fri 9:00 to 12:00; Tue 5:00 to 7:00; 1st & 3rd Sat 9:00 to 12:00 (exc July & Aug)

Phone: (203) 266-7510 Ext 207

Bridgewater Town Clerk

Address:
44 Main St S / PO Box 216
Bridgewater, Connecticut 06752

Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 8:00 to 12:30; Tue 8:00 to 3:30

Phone: (860) 354-5102

Canaan Town Clerk

Address:
108 Main St / PO Box 47
Falls Village, Connecticut 06031-0047

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 3:00

Phone: (860) 824-0707 Ext 10

Colebrook Town Clerk

Address:
562 Colebrook Rd / PO Box 5
Colebrook, Connecticut 06021

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30; Fri 9:00 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 379-3359 Ext 213

Cornwall Town Clerk

Address:
26 Pine St / PO Box 97
Cornwall, Connecticut 06753

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00

Phone: (860) 672-2709

Goshen Town Clerk

Address:
42C North St
Goshen, Connecticut 06756

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Fri 9:00 to 1:00 and by appt

Phone: (860) 491-3647

Harwinton Town Clerk

Address:
100 Bentley Dr / PO Box 66
Harwinton, Connecticut 06791

Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30 to 4:00; Wed 8:30 to 6:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:30

Phone: (860) 485-9613

Kent Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 41 Kent Green Blvd / PO Box 843
Kent, Connecticut 06757

Hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 to 4:00; Fri 9:00 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 927-3433

Litchfield Town Clerk

Address:
74 West St / PO Box 488
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30

Phone: (860) 567-7561

Morris Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 3 East St / PO Box 66
Morris, Connecticut 06763

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30 to 4:00; Thu 8:30 to 6:00; Fri & 1st Sat 8:30 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 567-7433

New Hartford Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 530 Main St / PO Box 426
New Hartford, Connecticut 06057

Hours: Call for hours

Phone: (860) 379-5037

New Milford Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 10 Main St
New Milford, Connecticut 06776

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00

Phone: (860) 355-6020

Norfolk Town Clerk

Address:
19 Maple Ave / PO Box 552
Norfolk, Connecticut 06058

Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 542-5679

North Canaan Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 100 Pease St #7
North Canaan, Connecticut 06018

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00

Phone: (860) 824-7313 Ext 106

Plymouth Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 80 Main St
Terryville, Connecticut 06786

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:30

Phone: (860) 585-4039

Roxbury Town Clerk

Address:
29 North St / PO Box 203
Roxbury, Connecticut 06783

Hours: Tue,Thu 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Wed, Fri 9:00 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 354-3328

Salisbury Town Clerk

Address:
27 Main St / PO Box 548
Salisbury, Connecticut 06068

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 3:30

Phone: (860) 435-5182

Sharon Town Clerk

Address:
63 Main St / PO Box 224
Sharon, Connecticut 06069

Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 364-5224

Thomaston Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 158 Main St, Level 3
Thomaston, Connecticut 06787

Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thu 8:30 to 6:00; Fri 8:30 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 283-4141

Torrington City Clerk

Address:
City Hall - 140 Main St, 1st floor
Torrington, Connecticut 06790

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30-4:00; Thu 8:30-6:30; Fri 8:30-12:30

Phone: (860) 489-2236

Warren Town Clerk/Registrar

Address:
50 Cemetery Rd
Warren , Connecticut 06754

Hours: Mon, Thu 9:00 to 1:00; Tue, Wed 9:00 to 4:00; Fri closed

Phone: (860) 868-7881 Ext 101

Washington Town Clerk

Address:
Bryan Memorial Hall - 2 Bryan Plaza / PO Box 383
Washington Depot, Connecticut 06794

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:45

Phone: (860) 868-2786

Watertown Town Clerk

Address:
Town Hall - 37 DeForest St
Watertown, Connecticut 06795

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00

Phone: (860) 945-5230

Winchester Town Clerk

Address:
338 Main St, Suite 201
Winsted, Connecticut 06098-1697

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thu 8:00 to 7:00; Fri 8:00 to 12:00

Phone: (860) 738-6963

Woodbury Town Clerk

Address:
275 Main St South / Mail: 281 Main St South
Woodbury, Connecticut 06798

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00

Phone: (203) 263-2144

Recording Tips for Litchfield County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Litchfield County

Properties in any of these areas use Litchfield County forms:

  • Bantam
  • Barkhamsted
  • Bethlehem
  • Bridgewater
  • Canaan
  • Colebrook
  • Cornwall
  • Cornwall Bridge
  • East Canaan
  • Falls Village
  • Gaylordsville
  • Goshen
  • Harwinton
  • Kent
  • Lakeside
  • Lakeville
  • Litchfield
  • Morris
  • New Hartford
  • New Milford
  • New Preston Marble Dale
  • Norfolk
  • Northfield
  • Oakville
  • Pequabuck
  • Pine Meadow
  • Plymouth
  • Riverton
  • Roxbury
  • Salisbury
  • Sharon
  • South Kent
  • Taconic
  • Terryville
  • Thomaston
  • Torrington
  • Washington
  • Washington Depot
  • Watertown
  • West Cornwall
  • Winchester Center
  • Winsted
  • Woodbury

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Litchfield County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Litchfield County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Litchfield County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Litchfield County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Litchfield County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Litchfield County?

Recording fees in Litchfield County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (860) 379-8665 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A memorandum under Connecticut’s Statute of Frauds (Sec. 52-550) serves as a written record that ensures a Purchase Agreement is legally enforceable. Here’s how it affects buyers and sellers in a Buy/Sell Purchase Agreement for real property:

1. Purpose of the Memorandum:
The memorandum fulfills the requirement that certain types of agreements, including land contracts, must be in writing. It doesn't necessarily need to be a formal, full-length contract but must contain the essential terms of the agreement. Without this, no civil action (lawsuit) can be maintained to enforce the land sale.
2. Required Elements of the Memorandum:
For a memorandum to be valid under Sec. 52-550, it must contain:
Identification of the parties: The names of the buyer and the seller must be clearly stated.
Description of the property: The land or real estate being sold must be sufficiently described to identify it (e.g., address, lot number, etc.).
Terms of the agreement: This includes the price or how the price is to be determined, and other key terms, like payment schedules or conditions for closing.
Signature: The memorandum must be signed by the party to be charged (the party against whom enforcement is sought) or their agent. Both parties' signatures are often ideal for clarity.
3. Effects on Buyers:
Protection: A written memorandum ensures that the buyer can enforce the contract if the seller attempts to back out or change the terms. If the seller refuses to complete the sale, the buyer can use the memorandum as evidence in court.
Clarity on Terms: The written memorandum helps avoid misunderstandings. It clearly sets out the terms that the buyer expects to be fulfilled, such as the price, property description, and deadlines.
4. Effects on Sellers:
Enforceability: The seller can use the memorandum to ensure the buyer is held to their promises, such as paying the agreed price on time. If the buyer tries to renegotiate or claim different terms, the seller has written evidence to support their case.
Prevention of Fraud: The memorandum helps the seller prevent fraudulent claims by ensuring all terms of the deal are clearly written down. The seller is protected from any claims that they promised different terms verbally.
5. Impact of an Incomplete Memorandum:
Risk of Non-Enforceability: If the memorandum lacks essential details (e.g., price, description of the property), it may not meet the requirements of Sec. 52-550 and could be deemed unenforceable in court. This would leave both parties vulnerable, especially if one tries to back out of the deal.
6. Flexibility of Memorandum:
The memorandum doesn’t have to be a formal contract but must include enough information to prove a deal was made and outline its basic terms. It could be as simple as a letter or note that describes the agreement, as long as it’s signed.
Summary:
A memorandum complying with Sec. 52-550 gives both sellers and buyers the legal certainty needed in a land contract. For the buyer, it protects the right to purchase the property under agreed terms. For the seller, it ensures that the terms are clearly defined and can be enforced if the buyer fails to follow through. Both parties should ensure that their memorandum includes all essential details and signatures to avoid disputes and ensure enforceability.

Important: Your property must be located in Litchfield County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Memorandum of Agreement meets all recording requirements specific to Litchfield County.

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