Is it mandatory to include reference to the section, township, and range in a sale and purchase contract?

In a sale and purchase contract, it is not mandatory to include the reference to section, township, and range. While this information can be useful in identifying the property, especially in rural areas where land surveys are often referenced using those terms, it is not a legal requirement for all transactions.

For most properties, particularly in urban and suburban areas, simply including the property address and legal description suffices. The legal description is typically adequate for identifying the property in question and fulfilling the necessary legal standards for the contract.

This flexibility allows for simpler transactions, as not all buyers or sellers may have access to, or need, detailed information on these geographic divisions. Therefore, a contract can still be valid and enforceable without this specific information, making it clear why including this detail is not required in every sale.