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Cedar County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Cedar County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Cedar County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

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

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025
Cedar County Memorandum of Land Contract Guide

Cedar County Memorandum of Land Contract Guide

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

Document Last Validated 7/1/2025
Cedar County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

Cedar County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

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

Document Last Validated 8/21/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Cedar County Register of Deeds/Clerk
Address:
101 S Broadway Ave / PO Box 47
Hartington, Nebraska 68739

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (402) 254-7411

Recording Tips for Cedar County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Cedar County

Properties in any of these areas use Cedar County forms:

  • Belden
  • Coleridge
  • Fordyce
  • Hartington
  • Laurel
  • Magnet
  • Randolph
  • Saint Helena
  • Wynot

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Cedar County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Cedar 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 Cedar 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 Cedar County?

Recording fees in Cedar County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (402) 254-7411 for current fees.

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In Nebraska, recording a Memorandum of Land Contract instead of the full land contract, contract for deed or purchase and sale agreement of real property
is a strategic decision with several legal and practical advantages. Here’s a breakdown of why many parties choose to record a memorandum rather than the entire contract for deed:
Advantages of Recording a Memorandum Instead of the Full Contract
1. Protects Privacy
A full land contract contains sensitive terms: purchase price, interest rate, payment schedule, remedies for default, etc.
A memorandum contains only basic identifying information (parties, legal description, date of agreement), keeping financial and legal details confidential.
This is especially important in private transactions or family sales.

2. Puts Third Parties on Notice
Recording a memorandum establishes public notice of the buyer’s equitable interest in the property.
Protects the buyer from future claims by:
Subsequent purchasers
Lenders who might try to encumber the property
Helps prevent fraud, like the seller trying to sell to another party.

3. Simplifies Recording Requirements
The memorandum is shorter, easier to format, and less expensive to prepare.
Avoids possible rejection from the Register of Deeds due to minor errors in the full contract.

4. Reduces Legal Exposure
Recording the full contract exposes both parties to unnecessary legal scrutiny (e.g., terms that might not comply with all disclosure laws).
If terms change or are renegotiated, a new contract may require re-recording. A memorandum avoids that.

5. Complies with Statutory Requirements
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-214, a memorandum of contract may be recorded with a completed Form 521 and the appropriate documentary stamp tax exemption (usually Exemption Code 13).

This makes it a compliant and efficient legal instrument for protecting interests without disclosing full details.

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

This Memorandum of Land Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Cedar County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Cedar 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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