Knox County Land Installment Contract Form (Maine)

All Knox County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Land Installment Contract Form

Knox County Land Installment Contract Form

Fill in the blank Land Installment Contract form formatted to comply with all Maine recording and content requirements.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 5/6/2025

Land Installment Contract Guide

Knox County Land Installment Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Land Installment Contract form.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 7/4/2025

Completed Example of the Land Installment Contract Document

Knox County Completed Example of the Land Installment Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Maine Land Installment Contract document for reference.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 4/21/2025

Sellers Property Disclosure Form

Knox County Sellers Property Disclosure Form

Primarily required for residential property, includes list of exemptions.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 5/28/2025

Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Knox County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Typically required for properties built after 1977.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 7/16/2025

Protect your family from lead based paint

Knox County Protect your family from lead based paint

issue to buyers when property was built before 1978
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 4/8/2025

Annual Accounting Statement Form

Knox County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Use for fiscal year reporting.
Included Knox County compliant document last validated/updated 7/16/2025

When using these Land Installment Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Knox County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Knox County Registry of Deeds

Courthouse - 62 Union St, 1st floor, Rockland, Maine 04841

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (207) 594-0422

Local jurisdictions located in Knox County include:

  • Camden
  • Cushing
  • Friendship
  • Glen Cove
  • Hope
  • Isle Au Haut
  • Matinicus
  • North Haven
  • Owls Head
  • Port Clyde
  • Rockland
  • Rockport
  • South Thomaston
  • Spruce Head
  • Tenants Harbor
  • Thomaston
  • Union
  • Vinalhaven
  • Warren
  • Washington
  • West Rockport

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Knox County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Knox County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Knox County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Knox County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Land Installment Contract forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Knox County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Knox County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Maine or Knox County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Knox County Land Installment Contract forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Under Title 33: Property, Chapter 8-A: Land Installment Contracts, §482, Maine law sets forth the minimum contents that must be included in a Land Installment Contract as well as the requirement for recordation of such contracts. This section ensures that both the buyer (vendee) and the seller (vendor) are protected and that the contract terms are clear and enforceable.

§482. Minimum Contents of Land Installment Contracts; Recordation
Required Provisions in a Land Installment Contract: The contract must include the following details to be legally binding:

Total Contract Price: The full purchase price of the property.

Down Payment: The amount of the down payment made by the vendee at the signing of the contract.

Principal Balance: The remaining balance of the contract price after the down payment.

Interest Rate: The interest rate applied to the unpaid balance of the contract price.

Payment Schedule: The amount, timing (monthly, quarterly, etc.), and number of payments that the vendee must make.
Property Description: A legal description of the property being conveyed.

Evidence of Title: A provision that the vendor must provide the vendee with evidence of good title to the property, such as a copy of the deed or a title insurance policy.

Encumbrances: Disclosure of any liens, mortgages, or other encumbrances affecting the property.

Insurance and Taxes: A provision that specifies which party is responsible for property taxes, insurance, and property maintenance.

Default and Remedies: A provision that outlines the procedure for declaring a default by the vendee and the vendor’s rights and remedies in the event of default. This must include a grace period of at least 30 days for the vendee to cure any default.

Recordation of the Contract:
The Land Installment Contract must be recorded in the Registry of Deeds in the county where the property is located.
The contract must be recorded within 20 days after it has been signed by both parties.
Failure to record the contract within this time frame does not affect the validity of the contract between the parties, but it may affect the rights of third parties, such as creditors or future purchasers.
Recordation ensures that the public is notified of the vendee's interest in the property.

Importance of the §482 Provisions:
These requirements help protect both the buyer and the seller by ensuring that the terms of the contract are clearly defined and legally enforceable.
Recordation is crucial for providing public notice of the buyer’s interest in the property, which can protect the buyer’s equity and ensure priority over other claims or liens that may arise.

§481. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
1. Down payment. "Down payment" means the payment made by the purchaser to the vendor on account of the purchase price at or before the time of the execution of a land installment contract.
2. Land installment contract. "Land installment contract" means an agreement under which the vendor agrees to sell an interest in property to the purchaser and the purchaser agrees to pay the purchase price in 5 or more subsequent payments exclusive of the down payment, if any, and the vendor retains title to the property as security for the purchaser's obligation under the agreement. Land installment contracts do not include option contracts for the purchase of real property or purchase and sale agreements entered into with the good faith expectation of a separate transaction in which a 3rd party or the seller agrees to finance the purchase price in a single installment.
3. Property. "Property" means improved real property located in this State, sold to be occupied as a dwelling.
4. Purchaser. "Purchaser" means an individual who purchases property subject to a land installment contract, or any legal successor in interest to him, regardless of whether the individual has entered into an agreement as to extension, default or refund.
5. Vendor. "Vendor" means a person who makes a sale of property by means of a land installment contract or his successor in interest.

USE THIS FORM FOR RESIDENTIAL, RENTAL PROPERTY, CONDOMINIUMS, VACANT LAND AND SMALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.

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