Matagorda County Memorandum of Contract Form

Last validated April 27, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Matagorda County Memorandum of a Contract Form

Matagorda County Memorandum of a Contract Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/27/2026
Matagorda County Memorandum Guidelines

Matagorda County Memorandum Guidelines

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Document Last Validated 3/23/2026
Matagorda County Completed Example of the Memorandum

Matagorda County Completed Example of the Memorandum

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Document Last Validated 4/27/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Matagorda County

Address:
1700 7th Street, Room 202
Bay City, Texas 77414-5094

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone: (979)244-7680

Recording Tips for Matagorda County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers

Cities and Jurisdictions in Matagorda County

Properties in any of these areas use Matagorda County forms:

  • Bay City
  • Blessing
  • Cedar Lane
  • Collegeport
  • Elmaton
  • Markham
  • Matagorda
  • Midfield
  • Palacios
  • Pledger
  • Van Vleck
  • Wadsworth

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Matagorda County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Matagorda County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (979)244-7680 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 Matagorda County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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