Stephens County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed Form

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Stephens County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed Form

Stephens County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed Form

Fill in the blank Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all Oklahoma recording and content requirements.

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Stephens County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed Guide

Stephens County Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed Guide

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Stephens County Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 101 South 11th St, Rm 203
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: (580) 255-0977

Recording Tips for Stephens County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stephens County

Properties in any of these areas use Stephens County forms:

  • Comanche
  • Countyline
  • Duncan
  • Foster
  • Loco
  • Marlow
  • Velma

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stephens County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Stephens County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (580) 255-0977 for current fees.

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Why Release a Memorandum of Contract for Deed?
1. To Clear Title
A recorded memorandum puts the world on notice that there’s an outstanding installment contract on the property.
Until it’s released, the title shows a cloud, which prevents the buyer or seller from refinancing, selling, or transferring clean ownership.

2. To Protect the Buyer
Once the buyer has paid off the contract, the release ensures their equitable title becomes full, clear record ownership.

3. To Protect the Seller
If the contract is canceled (for example, buyer default and repossession), the seller needs the release recorded so that public records no longer show an encumbrance that isn’t valid.

4. To Avoid Liability
Oklahoma law requires the releasing party (usually the seller) to record a release within 50 days of payoff once requested in writing.
Failing to release can make the seller liable for $100 per day until the release is recorded.

When Should It Be Released?
After Buyer Completes Payments
When the buyer finishes all payments under the contract, the seller must execute and record a release (similar to a mortgage satisfaction).
Upon Cancellation or Termination
If the contract is canceled (e.g., by mutual agreement, forfeiture, or default), a release should be recorded so the record no longer shows the memorandum.
When Refinancing or Selling
If the buyer is paying off the balance with a new loan, the lender will require the memorandum to be released to ensure clean title.

Practical Example
Buyer pays off a 10-year contract for deed. The seller must sign and record a release document in the county clerk’s office to remove the memorandum.
Buyer defaults after 3 years. The seller cancels the contract and records a release to remove the buyer’s interest from the record.
No release filed. Title companies will treat the memorandum as a cloud on title — the property can’t be sold or refinanced until cleared.

A Memorandum of Contract for Deed should be released whenever the contract is fully paid, canceled, or otherwise terminated, because it exists only to give public notice that the contract is active. Once it’s no longer active, the release clears the record and protects both parties.

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

This Full Release of Memorandum of Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Stephens County.

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