Monmouth County Memorandum of Contract Form (New Jersey)

All Monmouth County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Memorandum of Contract Form

Monmouth County Memorandum of Contract Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of Contract form formatted to comply with all New Jersey recording and content requirements.
Included Monmouth County compliant document last validated/updated 8/8/2024

Memorandum of Contract Guide

Monmouth County Memorandum of Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of Contract form.
Included Monmouth County compliant document last validated/updated 10/9/2024

Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document

Monmouth County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document

Example of a properly completed New Jersey Memorandum of Contract document for reference.
Included Monmouth County compliant document last validated/updated 8/8/2024

When using these Memorandum of Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Monmouth County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Monmouth County Clerk

Market Yard - 33 Mechanic St / PO Box 1251, Freehold, New Jersey 07728

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (732) 431-7324

Local jurisdictions located in Monmouth County include:

  • Adelphia
  • Allenhurst
  • Allentown
  • Allenwood
  • Asbury Park
  • Atlantic Highlands
  • Avon By The Sea
  • Belford
  • Belmar
  • Bradley Beach
  • Brielle
  • Cliffwood
  • Colts Neck
  • Cream Ridge
  • Deal
  • Eatontown
  • Englishtown
  • Fair Haven
  • Farmingdale
  • Fort Monmouth
  • Freehold
  • Hazlet
  • Highlands
  • Holmdel
  • Howell
  • Imlaystown
  • Keansburg
  • Keyport
  • Leonardo
  • Lincroft
  • Little Silver
  • Long Branch
  • Manasquan
  • Marlboro
  • Matawan
  • Middletown
  • Millstone Township
  • Monmouth Beach
  • Morganville
  • Navesink
  • Neptune
  • Oakhurst
  • Ocean Grove
  • Oceanport
  • Port Monmouth
  • Red Bank
  • Roosevelt
  • Rumson
  • Sea Girt
  • Shrewsbury
  • Spring Lake
  • Tennent
  • West Long Branch
  • Wickatunk

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Monmouth County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Monmouth County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Monmouth County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Monmouth County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Memorandum of Contract forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Monmouth County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Monmouth County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New Jersey or Monmouth County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Monmouth County Memorandum of Contract forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

The primary purpose of the memorandum is to give public notice of the existence of the sales contract/agreement and to establish the buyer's interest in the property.

Key Provisions:
Recording of Instruments (N.J.S.A. 46:16-1): This statute outlines the requirements for recording instruments affecting real property, which includes a Memorandum of Contract. It mandates that any deed or other instrument intended to create, transfer, or encumber an interest in real property must be recorded in the county where the property is located.

Effect of Recording (N.J.S.A. 46:21-1 et seq.): This section details the legal effect of recording documents. Recording a memorandum provides constructive notice to third parties of the existence of the underlying contract and the interests of the parties involved.

Acknowledgment and Proof (N.J.S.A. 46:14-1 et seq.): These statutes govern the acknowledgment and proof required for documents to be recorded. A Memorandum of Contract typically must be acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized officer to be eligible for recording.

Form and Content (N.J.S.A. 46:16-1.1): Specifies that documents presented for recording must be in a form that is acceptable to the county recording office, including the need for notarization and any additional information required by the local jurisdiction.

Example Statutory Language: N.J.S.A. 46:16-1: "Any deed or other instrument which is intended to create, transfer, or encumber an interest in real property in this State may be recorded in the office of the county recording officer of the county in which the real property is situated."

Practical Implications: A Memorandum of Contract should be prepared in accordance with these statutes, ensuring it is properly acknowledged and contains all necessary information to be accepted for recording.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Monmouth 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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