Registry News and Notes
Updated Consumer Notification Service
We are pleased to announce a new and improved version of the Consumer Notification Service (CNS) to the many real estate owners who have property recorded through this office. Our Registry is one of 8 locations who are offering this updated CNS at this point. We are...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in October 2022
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN OCTOBER 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021 All figures are based on sales and mortgages over $10,000.00. 2021 total # of docs recorded: 1081 2022 total # of docs recorded: 731 32.38% decrease 2021 sales volume: 89 2022 sales volume: 45...
Courthouse Closure
The Edgartown Courthouse will be temporarily closed for disinfecting, due to reopen Wednesday, November 2nd. Personnel at the court have tested positive for COVID. The Registry of Deeds will process all e-recordings submitted Monday and Tuesday as planned. If you have...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in September 2022
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN SEPTEMBER 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021 All figures are based on sales and mortgages over $10,000.00. 2021 total # of docs recorded: 969 2022 total # of docs recorded: 721 25.59% decrease 2021 sales volume: 58 2022 sales volume:...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in August 2022
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN AUGUST 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021 All figures are based on sales and mortgages over $10,000.00. 2021 total # of docs recorded: 1040 2022 total # of docs recorded: 689 33.75% decrease 2021 sales volume: 72 2022 sales volume: 37...
Early Closure Friday Sept 16
The Dukes County Registry of Deeds will close at 3:45pm Friday September 16, 2022 for a staff meeting. No in-person or e-recordings will be done after 3:45pm. Our apologizes for any inconveniences this may cause you.
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in July 2022
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN JULY 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021 All figures are based on sales and mortgages over $10,000.00. 2021 total # of docs recorded: 1008 2022 total # of docs recorded: 899 10.81% decrease 2021 sales volume: 55 2022 sales volume: 42...
E-Notarization as Authorized by Section 12 of Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022
The legislature has enacted, and the Governor has signed into law, Chapter 22 of the Acts of 2022 (available at: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2022/Chapter22), effective February 12, 2022. Section 12 of this Act authorizes the use of “virtual” or...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in June 2022
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN JUNE 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021 All figures are based on sales or mortgages over $10,000.00. 2021 total # of docs recorded: 1157 2022 total # of docs recorded: 839 27.48% decrease 2021 sales volume: 65 2022 sales volume: 43...
Dukes County Real Estate Activity in May 2022
REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY IN MAY 2022 AS COMPARED TO THE SAME PERIOD IN 2021 All figures are based on sales or mortgages over $10,000.00. 2021 total # of docs recorded: 1092 2022 total # of docs recorded: 964 11.72% decrease 2021 sales volume: 52 2022 sales volume: 45...