Dodge County Memorandum of Land Contract Form (Nebraska)
All Dodge County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Memorandum of Land Contract Form
Fill in the blank Memorandum of Land Contract form formatted to comply with all Nebraska recording and content requirements.
Included Dodge County compliant document last validated/updated 6/23/2025
Memorandum of Land Contract Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of Land Contract form.
Included Dodge County compliant document last validated/updated 6/2/2025
Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document
Example of a properly completed Nebraska Memorandum of Land Contract document for reference.
Included Dodge County compliant document last validated/updated 6/2/2025
The following Nebraska and Dodge County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Memorandum of Land Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dodge County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Dodge County Register of Deeds
Courthouse - 435 North Park, Rm 201 , Fremont, Nebraska 68025
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (402) 720-6789
Local jurisdictions located in Dodge County include:
- Ames
- Dodge
- Fremont
- Hooper
- Nickerson
- North Bend
- Scribner
- Snyder
- Uehling
- Winslow
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 Dodge 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 Dodge County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dodge County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dodge County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Memorandum of Land 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 Dodge County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dodge County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Nebraska or Dodge 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 Dodge County Memorandum of Land 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.
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.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dodge 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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