Catawba County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form
Last validated September 10, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Catawba County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Hickory, Maiden, Newton, Sherrills Ford, Terrell.
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Catawba County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form
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Catawba County Memorandum Guidelines
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Catawba County Completed Example of the Memorandum
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Catawba County Register of Deeds
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm M-F (first/last half hour by appt only)
Phone: (828) 465-1573
Recording Tips for Catawba County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
Cities and Jurisdictions in Catawba County
Properties in any of these areas use Catawba County forms:
- Catawba
- Claremont
- Conover
- Hickory
- Maiden
- Newton
- Sherrills Ford
- Terrell
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Catawba County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Catawba 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 Catawba County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Catawba 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 Catawba 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Catawba County?
Recording fees in Catawba County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (828) 465-1573 for current fees.
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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 Catawba County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.
This Memorandum of a Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Catawba County.
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