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

Passaic County Memorandum of Contract Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of Contract form.

Passaic County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document
Example of a properly completed New Jersey Memorandum of Contract document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
County Clerk's Registry Division
Paterson, New Jersey 07505
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / arrive by 4:15
Phone: (973) 881-4777
Recording Tips for Passaic County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Passaic County
Properties in any of these areas use Passaic County forms:
- Bloomingdale
- Clifton
- Haledon
- Haskell
- Hawthorne
- Hewitt
- Little Falls
- Newfoundland
- Oak Ridge
- Passaic
- Paterson
- Pompton Lakes
- Ringwood
- Totowa
- Wanaque
- Wayne
- West Milford
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Passaic County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Passaic 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 Passaic County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Passaic County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Passaic 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 Passaic County?
Recording fees in Passaic County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (973) 881-4777 for current fees.
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The primary purpose of the memorandum is to give public notice of the existence of the sales contract/agreement and to establish the buyer's interest in the property.
Key Provisions:
Recording of Instruments (N.J.S.A. 46:16-1): This statute outlines the requirements for recording instruments affecting real property, which includes a Memorandum of Contract. It mandates that any deed or other instrument intended to create, transfer, or encumber an interest in real property must be recorded in the county where the property is located.
Effect of Recording (N.J.S.A. 46:21-1 et seq.): This section details the legal effect of recording documents. Recording a memorandum provides constructive notice to third parties of the existence of the underlying contract and the interests of the parties involved.
Acknowledgment and Proof (N.J.S.A. 46:14-1 et seq.): These statutes govern the acknowledgment and proof required for documents to be recorded. A Memorandum of Contract typically must be acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized officer to be eligible for recording.
Form and Content (N.J.S.A. 46:16-1.1): Specifies that documents presented for recording must be in a form that is acceptable to the county recording office, including the need for notarization and any additional information required by the local jurisdiction.
Example Statutory Language: N.J.S.A. 46:16-1: "Any deed or other instrument which is intended to create, transfer, or encumber an interest in real property in this State may be recorded in the office of the county recording officer of the county in which the real property is situated."
Practical Implications: A Memorandum of Contract should be prepared in accordance with these statutes, ensuring it is properly acknowledged and contains all necessary information to be accepted for recording.
Important: Your property must be located in Passaic County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Passaic County.
Our Promise
The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Passaic County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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April 30th, 2020
The documents themselves are fine and the information provided with them is helpful. I find the actual processing of the documents, however, to be difficult particularly once the document has been saved. First, I note that the box for the date only allows entry of the last 2 digits of the year. Unfortunately, my download only allows me to enter one of the 2 digits required. When I delete it repeatedly, it eventually allows both digits to be entered but puts them in extremely small text and in superscrypt. I have not found a solution to this problem and am not sure the deed can even be recorded with this problem. Another problem is that if you try to revise the document after you have saved it the curser goes to the end of the line after each key entry. This means that there basically is no way to efficiently save the document for reworking later since you will have to delete everything you have entered in the text box unless you only need to make a single keystroke change or are willing to replace the curser after each entry. Try that with a long property description! Please note that I am using a Mac to prepare my documents and perhaps this is part of an "incompatibility problem". However, I didn't see a disclaimer regarding Mac use and so would expect the documents to perform correctly. Overall, I give the program a "2 star" rating because I am experiencing significant difficulties in entering dates in the documents even before saving them and because saving your work for later revision appears to be basically unworkable.
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