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Monmouth County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract Form

Monmouth County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract  Form

Monmouth County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract Form

Fill in the blank Full Release of Memorandum of Contract form formatted to comply with all New Jersey recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 12/25/2024
Monmouth County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract  Guide

Monmouth County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract Guide

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

Document Last Validated 10/28/2024
Monmouth County Completed Example of the Full Release of Memorandum of Contract  Document

Monmouth County Completed Example of the Full Release of Memorandum of Contract Document

Example of a properly completed New Jersey Full Release of Memorandum of Contract document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/10/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Monmouth County Clerk
Address:
Market Yard - 33 Mechanic St / PO Box 1251
Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (732) 431-7324

Recording Tips for Monmouth County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Monmouth County

Properties in any of these areas use Monmouth County forms:

  • Adelphia
  • Allenhurst
  • Allentown
  • Allenwood
  • Asbury Park
  • Atlantic Highlands
  • Avon By The Sea
  • Belford
  • Belmar
  • Bradley Beach
  • Brielle
  • Cliffwood
  • Colts Neck
  • Cream Ridge
  • Deal
  • Eatontown
  • Englishtown
  • Fair Haven
  • Farmingdale
  • Fort Monmouth
  • Freehold
  • Hazlet
  • Highlands
  • Holmdel
  • Howell
  • Imlaystown
  • Keansburg
  • Keyport
  • Leonardo
  • Lincroft
  • Little Silver
  • Long Branch
  • Manasquan
  • Marlboro
  • Matawan
  • Middletown
  • Millstone Township
  • Monmouth Beach
  • Morganville
  • Navesink
  • Neptune
  • Oakhurst
  • Ocean Grove
  • Oceanport
  • Port Monmouth
  • Red Bank
  • Roosevelt
  • Rumson
  • Sea Girt
  • Shrewsbury
  • Spring Lake
  • Tennent
  • West Long Branch
  • Wickatunk

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Monmouth County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Monmouth County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (732) 431-7324 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In New Jersey, a Release of Memorandum of Contract is a document executed to formally acknowledge that a prior agreement, typically a real estate contract, is no longer in effect. Here are the reasons why a seller might execute this document:

1. Termination of a Sales Contract: If a real estate transaction falls through—for example, if the buyer cannot secure financing or if a contingency is not met—the seller might execute a Release of Memorandum of Contract to legally confirm that the deal is no longer active.

2. N.J.S.A. 46:16-1 - Recording of Documents: This statute outlines the requirements for the recording of real property documents, such as deeds, mortgages, and memoranda of contracts. A Release of Memorandum of Contract is typically recorded to remove any encumbrance created by the original memorandum, clearing the title for future transactions.

3. Buyer's Release of Claims: By executing this release, the seller ensures that the buyer no longer has any claims or rights to the property under the previous contract, which allows the seller to move forward with selling the property to someone else.

4. Avoiding Legal Disputes: The release provides legal clarity, confirming that neither party has further obligations under the contract, which can help avoid potential disputes in the future.

5. N.J.S.A. 46:26A-1 et seq. - The New Jersey Recording Act: The Recording Act governs how documents related to real property must be filed and recorded with the county clerk or registrar. A Release of Memorandum of Contract must be recorded to ensure it is effective against third parties and to remove any notice of the previous contract from the public record.
The document effectively serves to "erase" any public record or legal claim that the buyer might have had under the earlier agreement.

Formatted to be executed by the Seller(s) or Seller's representative.

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

This Full Release of Memorandum of Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Monmouth County.

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