Union County Memorandum of Contract Form

Last validated July 27, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Union County Memorandum of Contract Form

Union County Memorandum of Contract Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/27/2026
Union County Memorandum of Contract Guide

Union County Memorandum of Contract Guide

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

Document Last Validated 7/10/2026
Union County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document

Union County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document

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

Document Last Validated 6/19/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Union County Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 2 Broad St
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207

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

Phone: (908) 527-4787

Union County Annex

Address:
Veneri Bldg - 300 North Avenue East
Westfield, New Jersey 07090

Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00 to 4:00; Tue & Thu until 7:30; Sat 9:00 to 1:00

Phone: (908) 654-9859

Recording Tips for Union County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Union County

Properties in any of these areas use Union County forms:

  • Berkeley Heights
  • Clark
  • Cranford
  • Elizabeth
  • Elizabethport
  • Fanwood
  • Garwood
  • Hillside
  • Kenilworth
  • Linden
  • Mountainside
  • New Providence
  • Plainfield
  • Rahway
  • Roselle
  • Roselle Park
  • Scotch Plains
  • Springfield
  • Summit
  • Union
  • Vauxhall
  • Westfield

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Union County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Union 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 Union 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 Union County?

Recording fees in Union County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (908) 527-4787 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 Union County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Union 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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