Mississippi Memorandum of Contract
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as May 12, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Mississippi Memorandum of Contract
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- 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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When is this document used?
When a property is sold, and a Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Real Property (often called a Land Contract or Buy-Sell Agreement), has been executed by both parties this Memorandum document is often recorded in the county where the subject property is located instead of the actual Contract. Stating - Seller has agreed to sell, and Buyer has agreed to buy, the Property upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract.
Why a Memorandum of Contract?
Privacy - When parties want to keep financial details of a Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Real Property private, a Memorandum is recorded.
Notice - puts the world on notice that a Contract between buyer and seller exists on a specific property.
Legal - legal binding agreement between buyer and seller concerning the property in question.
Protection - Often filed by buyers alone, after a contract has been executed, preventing loans or encumbrances being placed on the property by existing Deed holder. Encumbrances have been placed on properties even though the Contract states they can't. This can be devastating for a buyer who has made payments. A Memorandum is an effective instrument to prevent this. In short, either the Contract or Memorandum of Contract should be recorded for your protection.
Seller Financing - When the buyer chooses or is obligated to obtain bank financing a Memorandum legitimizes the purchase agreement, providing proof to the bank that a deal was in place. Most banks will require that the Contract or Memorandum be recorded before they will finance the property in question.
(Mississippi MOC Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Mississippi 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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"Easy to use. Documents as stated."
"Easy to use"
"Great forms! No issues at all at the recorder office. Will be back for sure if needed."
"The Mineral Deed transfer form was pretty good. Could have used more info in the guide about where t…"
Common Uses for Memorandum of Contract
- Sell property to a buyer who does not qualify for traditional financing
- Record a memorandum to protect the buyer's equitable interest
- Establish a contract for deed for commercial property
- Document the terms of a private real estate sale between buyer and seller
- Assign a seller's interest in a land contract to a new party
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our memorandum of contract forms are specifically formatted for each county in Mississippi.
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.