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Registry of Deeds Division

Attention

Notice of Statewide Recording Fee Changes

Notice of Statewide Recording Fee Changes

Abatement Tax Tip Facts

Abatement Tax Tip Facts

Why should I refinance? And when does it pay to do so?

Why should I refinance? And when does it pay to do so?
Notice

Notice regarding “Certified Copies of Deeds/Property Assessment Profile” Solicitation

Massachusetts Land Records

  • Find my Property Records
  • Locate my Registry of Deeds Office

Homestead Protections

  • Homestead Protection Act
  • Declaration of Homestead for Homes Owned by Natural Persons Form (PDF)
  • Declaration of Homestead for Homes Owned by Trustee(s) Form (PDF)

References

  • CERS Electronic Recording
  • Other e-Recording Vendors
  • Massachusetts Deed Indexing Standards (PDF)
  • Massachusetts Document Formatting Standards, Effective January 1, 2008 (PDF)
  • Corporate Certificates
  • Fee Schedule

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