Bartholomew County Memorandum of Contract Form

Last validated June 16, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Bartholomew County Memorandum of Contract Form

Bartholomew County Memorandum of Contract Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/16/2026
Bartholomew County Memorandum of Contract Guide

Bartholomew County Memorandum of Contract Guide

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

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Bartholomew County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document

Bartholomew County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Indiana Memorandum of Contract document for reference.

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Bartholomew County Recorder

Address:
440 Third St, Suite 203
Columbus, Indiana 47201

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (812) 379-1520

Recording Tips for Bartholomew County:
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bartholomew County

Properties in any of these areas use Bartholomew County forms:

  • Clifford
  • Columbus
  • Elizabethtown
  • Grammer
  • Hartsville
  • Hope
  • Jonesville
  • Taylorsville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bartholomew County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew County?

Recording fees in Bartholomew County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (812) 379-1520 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A "Memorandum of Contract" in Indiana is a legal document used to provide public notice of a contract or agreement concerning real estate without revealing the full details of the contract. When recorded in the county where the property is located, it serves as a way to notify third parties, such as potential buyers or lenders, that there is an existing contract or agreement related to the property.

IN Code § 36-2-11-20 Sec. 20. (a) As used in this section, "contract" means an agreement for a seller to sell real estate to a purchaser that provides for the purchaser to pay the purchase price to the seller in periodic installments, with the seller retaining record title to the real estate and the purchaser acquiring equitable title to the real estate.

Purpose: The primary purpose of a Memorandum of Contract is to secure the parties' interests by making the existence of a contract public without disclosing the full contract terms. Use this form for real property purchase agreements.

IN Code § 36-2-11-20 (g) A memorandum of a lease or a memorandum of contract may be recorded in lieu of the lease or contract itself if the memorandum is executed and acknowledged by the parties and contains:
(1) the names of the parties;
(2) the term of the lease or contract;
(3) any option of the lessee to renew or extend the term of the lease or of the purchaser to renew or extend the term of the contract; and
(4) the specific legal description of the real estate, or a survey or plot plan authorized under subsection (i) showing the location of the real estate.
(h) A memorandum recorded under this section may also contain any other agreement made between the parties in the lease or contract.

Statutory Basis: Indiana has statutes governing the recording of documents affecting real estate. Indiana Code § 32-21-4 provides general guidelines for recording instruments, including those affecting real estate interests. Specific requirements may vary based on the type of contract and the county.

Effect of Recording: Once recorded, the memorandum places a cloud on the title, meaning any future buyers or creditors will be aware of the existing contract. This can protect the parties from unauthorized transactions or encumbrances.

For use in Indiana only.

Termination: If the underlying contract is terminated, parties typically record a document to release the memorandum, clearing the title.

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

This Memorandum of Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Bartholomew County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Bartholomew County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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