Durham County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form
Durham County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Durham County Memorandum Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Durham County Completed Example of the Memorandum
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Durham County Register of Deeds
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F / Recording until 4:45
Phone: (919) 560-0480
Recording Tips for Durham County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Durham County
Properties in any of these areas use Durham County forms:
- Bahama
- Durham
- Research Triangle Park
- Rougemont
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Durham County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Durham 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 Durham County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham County?
Recording fees in Durham County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (919) 560-0480 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 Durham 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 Durham County.
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