Rowan County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form

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Rowan County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form

Rowan County Memorandum of a Contract for Deed Form

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Rowan County Memorandum Guidelines

Rowan County Memorandum Guidelines

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Rowan County Completed Example of the Memorandum

Rowan County Completed Example of the Memorandum

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Rowan County Register of Deeds

Address:
402 North Main St
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (704) 216-8626

Recording Tips for Rowan County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Rowan County

Properties in any of these areas use Rowan County forms:

  • China Grove
  • Cleveland
  • East Spencer
  • Faith
  • Gold Hill
  • Granite Quarry
  • Landis
  • Mount Ulla
  • Rockwell
  • Salisbury
  • Spencer
  • Woodleaf

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Rowan County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Rowan County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (704) 216-8626 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 Rowan 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 Rowan County.

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