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Esmeralda County Memorandum of Contract of Sale Form

Esmeralda County Memorandum of Contract of Sale Form

Esmeralda County Memorandum of Contract of Sale Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/14/2025
Esmeralda County Memorandum of Contract of Sale Guide

Esmeralda County Memorandum of Contract of Sale Guide

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

Document Last Validated 6/13/2025
Esmeralda County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract of Sale Document

Esmeralda County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract of Sale Document

Example of a properly completed Nevada Memorandum of Contract of Sale document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/9/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Esmeralda County Auditor/Recorder
Address:
233 Crook Ave / PO Box 458
Goldfield, Nevada 89013

Hours: 8:00am to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00pm

Phone: (775) 485-6337

Recording Tips for Esmeralda County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Esmeralda County

Properties in any of these areas use Esmeralda County forms:

  • Dyer
  • Goldfield
  • Silverpeak

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Esmeralda County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Esmeralda County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (775) 485-6337 for current fees.

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In Nevada, a Memorandum of Contract of Sale (also called a Memorandum of Agreement or Memorandum of Land Contract) is a valuable legal tool used to publicly document the existence of a real estate contract—without recording the full contract itself. It's especially important in transactions involving installment contracts, delayed closings, or equitable interests. Here's a breakdown of why and when to use it:

WHY Use a Memorandum of Contract in Nevada
1. Protect Buyer’s Equitable Interest
In land contracts or contracts with delayed transfer of title, the buyer gains an equitable interest before legal title is conveyed. A memorandum:
Protects the buyer by giving constructive notice to third parties.
Prevents the seller from fraudulently reselling or encumbering the property.

2. Avoid Recording the Full Contract
The actual contract may contain:
Private financial terms,
Personal agreements,
Or contingencies not intended for public view.
The memorandum is a summary—it protects privacy while putting the world on notice.

3. Prevent Title Problems
If a buyer records a memorandum and the seller tries to sell the property again, a title company will see the memorandum and flag it as a cloud on title.
This discourages improper resale or further encumbrance by the seller.

4. Assist with Financing or Assignments
A recorded memorandum can help the buyer show lenders, investors, or assignees that they have an interest in the property.
Especially useful in assignable land contracts or "subject-to" financing scenarios.

WHEN to Use a Memorandum of Contract in Nevada
Use a Memorandum at the time of contract execution or shortly after, especially in these situations:

Installment Sale / Land Contrat----------Buyer has equitable interest for years before title passes

Delayed Closing----------Contract is signed but closing may take months or years

Buyer is making improvements before closing----------Protects buyer’s interest during occupancy

Buyer intends to assign contract----------Recorded memorandum signals to assignees and lenders there’s a valid interest

Contract allows for possession before title transfer----------Prevents seller from misusing ownership during possession period

Seller has multiple obligations (like probate or divorce)----------Ensures the buyer’s interest is visible despite seller’s legal entanglements

Legal Basis in Nevada:
NRS 111.315: Recording documents provides constructive notice—protecting against future purchasers.

Nevada is a race-notice jurisdiction: priority goes to a subsequent purchaser only if they’re without notice and record first. The memorandum defeats that.

Purpose:
Protecting buyer’s interest---------Title passes later, but buyer pays or occupies now

Privacy---------You want to avoid disclosing full contract terms

Notice to third parties----------You want the public record to reflect buyer’s claim

Assignment / lending----------You need a recordable instrument to show interest

Legal leverage----------You want to cloud title if seller attempts to breach

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

This Memorandum of Contract of Sale meets all recording requirements specific to Esmeralda County.

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