Carteret County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form

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Carteret County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form

Carteret County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 4/23/2026
Carteret County Memorandum Guidelines

Carteret County Memorandum Guidelines

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Carteret County Completed Example of the Memorandum

Carteret County Completed Example of the Memorandum

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Carteret County Recorder Of Deeds

Address:
302 Courthouse Sq
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Phone: (252) 728-8474

Recording Tips for Carteret County:
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Carteret County

Properties in any of these areas use Carteret County forms:

  • Atlantic
  • Atlantic Beach
  • Beaufort
  • Cedar Island
  • Davis
  • Emerald Isle
  • Gloucester
  • Harkers Island
  • Marshallberg
  • Morehead City
  • Newport
  • Salter Path
  • Sealevel
  • Smyrna
  • Stacy
  • Stella
  • Williston

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Carteret County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Carteret County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (252) 728-8474 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A "Memorandum of Contract for Deed" form can be recorded in place of a "Contract for Deed" This is often used to keep details of a transaction private. This is a 3-page form where the first page has information, second page is a signature page, 3rd page is for the legal description.

A "Contract for Deed" or "Memorandum of a Contract for deed must be recorded (within 5 business days) of execution. It shall (be recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the property is located.) It shall be titled ("Memorandum of a Contract for Deed") (N.C. Statute 47H-2(d)).

This Memorandum [shall contain, as a minimum, the names of the parties, the signatures of the parties, a description of the property, and applicable time periods as described in subdivisions (b)(8) and (11)] of 47H-2, which states:
(The amount and due date of each installment payment and the total number of installment payments.) (47H-2(b)(8))
(A statement of the rights of the purchaser to cure a default.) (47H-2(b)(11).
[N.C. Statute 47H-2(d)].

This Memorandum notifies the world that the subject property is under contract, this protects both buyers and sellers. Without a recorded contract or memorandum, the seller could refinance or encumber the property, without anyone knowing the property is already under contract and therefore lessening the buyer's equity. In many cases the seller wants cashed out, the banks usually require a recorded Contract or Memorandum, this shows a history of payments, sometimes referred to as seasoning.

(North Carolina Memorandum Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Memorandum of a Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Carteret County.

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