This form serves as notice that the Seller has agreed to sell, and Buyer has agreed to buy a specific property. Record this instrument when a Contract for Deed, Land Contract or Buy-Sell Purchase Agreement has been completed. This is done for a variety of reasons.

When parties want the details of a contract to be kept private.

When the Seller doesn't record the original Contract, very important for the Buyer to record a Memorandum of Contract. It serves as notice that the buyer is in fact purchasing the property, providing protection from further liens or encumbrances being placed on the property by the Seller. Memorandums are frequently recorded by buyers alone.

When owner financing is involved, and a buyer needs to finance property at a later point in time, a Lending Institution will most likely require a recorded Memorandum document. Further, banks like to see a history of payments, at least 12 months, often referred to as "Seasoning" a recorded Memorandum proves the subject property was under contract at a specific time.

(Kentucky Memorandum Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Kentucky Only.

How to Use This Form

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

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Common Uses for Memorandum of Contract

Formalize an existing informal land purchase agreement
Establish a buyer's equitable interest in a property under contract
Clear title after a contract for deed has been fulfilled
Assign a seller's interest in a land contract to a new party
Assign a land contract to a new investor or purchaser
Document a private real estate sale without bank involvement
Release a previously recorded affidavit of equitable interest

Compare other Kentucky deed forms and documents

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Important: County-Specific Forms

Our 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.

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