Essex County Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Form
Essex County Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Form
Fill in the blank Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.
Essex County Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate form.
Essex County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate Document
Example of a properly completed Massachusetts Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Essex County Registry of Deeds, Northern District
Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00
Phone: (978) 557-1900
Essex County Register of Deeds, Southern District
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00
Phone: (978) 542-1704
Recording Tips for Essex County:
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Essex County
Properties in any of these areas use Essex County forms:
- Amesbury
- Andover
- Beverly
- Boxford
- Byfield
- Danvers
- Essex
- Georgetown
- Gloucester
- Groveland
- Hamilton
- Hathorne
- Haverhill
- Ipswich
- Lawrence
- Lynn
- Lynnfield
- Manchester
- Marblehead
- Merrimac
- Methuen
- Middleton
- Nahant
- Newbury
- Newburyport
- North Andover
- Peabody
- Prides Crossing
- Rockport
- Rowley
- Salem
- Salisbury
- Saugus
- South Hamilton
- Swampscott
- Topsfield
- Wenham
- West Boxford
- West Newbury
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Essex County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Essex 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 Essex County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Essex County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Essex 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 Essex County?
Recording fees in Essex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (978) 557-1900 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
A Memorandum of Contract is a short-form document recorded with the Registry of Deeds to provide constructive notice of a pending or existing agreement involving the purchase or transfer of real estate. It protects the buyer's equitable interest and discourages third-party sales or encumbrances. A memorandum of agreement is typically recorded to give notice to third parties (like lenders or buyers) that a property is under contract. It usually:
Identifies the parties
Describes the property
States that there is a contract to sell
May include closing date or conditions
Often omits purchase price or other confidential terms
For use in Massachusetts only.
Important: Your property must be located in Essex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Estate meets all recording requirements specific to Essex County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Essex County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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