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Lavaca County Memorandum of Contract Form

Lavaca County Memorandum of a Contract Form

Lavaca County Memorandum of a Contract Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/13/2025
Lavaca County Memorandum Guidelines

Lavaca County Memorandum Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/31/2025
Lavaca County Completed Example of the Memorandum

Lavaca County Completed Example of the Memorandum

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/1/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

County Clerk's Office
Address:
412 N Texana / PO Box 326
Hallettsville, Texas 77964

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm / Wed only closed from 12:00 - 1:00pm

Phone: (361) 798-3612

Recording Tips for Lavaca County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Verify the recording date if timing is critical for your transaction

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lavaca County

Properties in any of these areas use Lavaca County forms:

  • Hallettsville
  • Moulton
  • Shiner
  • Sublime
  • Sweet Home
  • Yoakum

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lavaca County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Lavaca 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 Lavaca 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 Lavaca County?

Recording fees in Lavaca County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (361) 798-3612 for current fees.

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When is this document used?

When a property is sold, and a Contract has been executed by both parties this Memorandum document is often recorded in the county where the subject property is located instead of the actual Contract. Stating - Seller has agreed to sell, and Buyer has agreed to buy, the Property upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract.

Why a Memorandum of Contract?

Privacy - When parties want to keep financial details of a Contract for Deed, Land Contract or Buy-Sell Agreement private, a Memorandum is recorded.

Notice - puts the world on notice that a Contract between buyer and seller exists on a specific property.

Legal - legal binding agreement between buyer and seller concerning the property in question.

Protection - Often filed by buyers alone, after a contract has been executed, preventing loans or encumbrances being placed on the property by existing Deed holder. Encumbrances have been placed on properties even though the Contract states they can't. This can be devastating for a buyer who has made payments. A Memorandum is an effective instrument to prevent this. In short, either the Contract or Memorandum should be recorded for your protection.

Seller Financing - When the buyer chooses or is obligated to obtain bank financing a Memorandum legitimizes the purchase agreement, providing proof to the bank that a deal was in place. Most banks will require that the Contract or Memorandum be recorded before they will finance the property in question.

(Texas Memorandum of Contract Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Memorandum of Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Lavaca County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Lavaca County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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