Kentucky Full Release of Memorandum of Contract

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Kentucky Full Release of Memorandum of Contract
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About the Kentucky Full Release of Memorandum of Contract

Kentucky Full Release of Memorandum of Contract
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list on the left
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

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Once the contract is fulfilled, terminated, or void, the recorded memorandum needs to be released to:

1. Clear Title
A recorded memorandum clouds the title and may prevent:
Refinancing
Selling the property
Title insurance being issued
Releasing it removes the cloud and restores a clear record of ownership.

2. Document the End of the Agreement
A release shows that the agreement no longer has legal force.
It protects both parties from future disputes or claims.

3. Protect Future Buyers
Prevents confusion or legal complications for a future buyer or lender who may otherwise believe the contract is still active.

When to Release a Memorandum of Contract
You should release the memorandum as soon as one of the following happens:
1. The Contract is Completed
The buyer made the final payment and received the deed.
At this point, the contract for deed is fulfilled, and the memo should be released.

2. The Contract is Terminated
Due to buyer default
Mutual agreement to cancel
Abandonment of the property
Any reason the deal is no longer in force
In these cases, the party who recorded the memorandum (usually the buyer) should file a Release of Memorandum of Contract with the County Clerk where it was originally recorded.
3. By Court Order
If one party refuses to release it (e.g., an uncooperative buyer), the other party may file a quiet title action and obtain a court order to release it.

Who Releases It?
Typically the buyer (as the “releasor”), because they usually record the memorandum.
But if the buyer is in default, the seller may need to:
Request the release
Or take legal action to force it

Record with the County Clerk’s office.
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How to Use This Form

  1. Select your county from the list above
  2. Download the county-specific form
  3. Fill in the required information
  4. Have the document notarized if required
  5. Record with your county recorder's office

What Others Like You Are Saying

— Kathryn C.

"I truly appreciate you and you service for all you do to help me ThankYou kathrynchertock"

— Kerrin S.

"Wow, this was so easy & helpful. I didn't get it finished in time for recording, so I'm still wa…"

— Rachelle S.

"Wow that was easy"

— Gary Steve N.

"Very user-friendly and easy to understand directions."

— Griselle M.

"This is my third time using Deeds.com and they don't disappoint. Their customer service is outstandi…"

Common Uses for Full Release of Memorandum of Contract

  • Release the seller's interest in a property after the buyer pays in full
  • Cancel a recorded memorandum of contract for deed after closing
  • Purchase property through an installment payment agreement
  • Sell property to a buyer who does not qualify for traditional financing
  • Release a land contract from public record after the buyer completes all payments
  • Document a private real estate sale without bank involvement

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our full release of memorandum of contract forms are specifically formatted for each county in Kentucky.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.