Aroostook County Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract Form

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Aroostook County Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract Form

Aroostook County Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract form formatted to comply with all Maine recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 3/20/2026
Aroostook County Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract Guide

Aroostook County Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract Guide

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

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Aroostook County Completed Example of the Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract Document

Aroostook County Completed Example of the Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Maine Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract document for reference.

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Northern Registry of Deeds

Address:
22 Hall St, Suite 201 / PO Box 47
Fort Kent, Maine 04743-0047

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (207) 834-3925

Southern Registry of Deeds

Address:
26 Court St, Suite 102
Houlton, Maine 04730

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (207) 532-1500

Recording Tips for Aroostook County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Aroostook County

Properties in any of these areas use Aroostook County forms:

  • Ashland
  • Benedicta
  • Blaine
  • Bridgewater
  • Caribou
  • Clayton Lake
  • Crouseville
  • Eagle Lake
  • Easton
  • Estcourt Station
  • Fort Fairfield
  • Fort Kent
  • Fort Kent Mills
  • Frenchville
  • Grand Isle
  • Houlton
  • Island Falls
  • Limestone
  • Madawaska
  • Mapleton
  • Mars Hill
  • Monticello
  • New Limerick
  • New Sweden
  • Oakfield
  • Orient
  • Oxbow
  • Perham
  • Portage
  • Presque Isle
  • Saint Agatha
  • Saint David
  • Saint Francis
  • Sheridan
  • Sherman
  • Sinclair
  • Smyrna Mills
  • Stockholm
  • Van Buren
  • Wallagrass
  • Washburn
  • Westfield
  • Wytopitlock

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Aroostook County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Aroostook County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (207) 834-3925 for current fees.

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Recording a memorandum of a land installment contract in Maine is crucial for several key reasons:

1. Public Notice: Recording the contract or memorandum in the registry of deeds ensures that the transaction becomes a matter of public record. This allows third parties, such as future buyers, creditors, or title searchers, to be aware of the ongoing sale and any claims to the property. It provides transparency regarding ownership rights and the terms of the land installment contract.

2. Priority of Claims: By recording the contract or memorandum within 20 days, it establishes the purchaser's interest in the property ahead of any subsequent claims, liens, or encumbrances. This helps protect the buyer's interest in the property and ensures that any subsequent parties, such as future creditors or buyers, are aware of the purchaser's rights under the contract.

3. Enforceability: In real estate transactions, many agreements, including land installment contracts, may be unenforceable against third parties if they are not recorded. Recording the memorandum makes the contract legally enforceable against third parties who might otherwise have no knowledge of the transaction.

4. Legal Clarity: The memorandum of the land installment contract provides essential information such as the names of the vendor and purchaser, a description of the property, and applicable time periods. This ensures that anyone relying on the public record (such as title companies or lenders) has the necessary details to assess the transaction's validity and terms.

5. Protecting the Purchaser: The requirement that the contract or memorandum be recorded within 20 days is in place to protect the purchaser from any potential disputes over ownership or contract terms. If the memorandum is not recorded in time, the purchaser could be at risk if other claims or liens arise against the property.

6. Compliance with Maine Law: Failing to record the contract or memorandum could result in non-compliance with Maine law (as per [PL 1983, c. 368]), which could lead to legal complications, such as the invalidation of the contract or disputes about ownership rights. Complying with this recording requirement ensures that both parties meet the legal obligations outlined in the contract.

In short, recording the memorandum of a land installment contract is a protective and legal requirement in Maine that secures the rights of the purchaser and provides clarity and notice to third parties.

§482. Minimum contents of land installment contracts; recordation- §482(2.) Recordation. Within 20 days after the contract has been signed by both the vendor and the purchaser, the vendor shall cause a copy of the contract or a memorandum of the contract to be recorded at the purchaser's expense in the registry of deeds in the county where the property sold under the contract is located. If a memorandum of the contract is recorded, it shall be entitled "Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract" and shall contain, as a minimum, the names of the parties, the signatures of the parties, a description of the property and applicable time periods. A person other than a vendor and purchaser may rely on the recorded materials in determining whether the requirements of this subsection have been met.

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

This Memorandum of a Land Installment Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Aroostook County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Aroostook 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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October 27th, 2020

Get Rid of the places to initial each page on the Trust Deed. The Co. Recorder (Davis) does not require that each page be initialled... If I and the "borrower" had initialed each page, then I would have to use US Mail to get the form from AZ to UT because scans of initials are not acceptable, but only a notarized signature from the borrower is...

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June 11th, 2021

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