Middlesex North Registry of Deeds

Coming to the registry

Updated 10/21/24 – the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds will operate as follows:

Document Recording – Please use electronic recording or US Mail/Fedex to transmit your documents to us for recording. You may also bring your document to the registry in person and drop it off, Please bring a check for the recording fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. (We will record the document after you leave and mail it back to you.)

Registered Land – Customers with registered land documents must first email them to [email protected] for pre-approval before submitting them for registration. Once we have pre-approved your documents, you may send them to us by electronic recording, my mail, or by hand-carrying them to the registry office.

Recording a Plan – Customers with a plan to record must first email a digital image of the plan to [email protected] for preapproval before bringing it to the registry.

Homeowners – If you have a permit or decision from the town to record or if you need a copy of your deed or have any other questions, please call us at 978-322-9000 or email us BEFORE you come to the registry so we may review the process with you. 

Customer Service (copies of deeds, plans, homesteads, etc.) – Most Customer Service requests can be handled most efficiently by phone or by email. Please call or email us with your questions (at 978-322-9000 or at [email protected]) and we will assist you. We will email or mail to homeowners copies of documents or plans at no charge.  

Research Room/Research Computers – There is no dedicated research room at the registry of deeds. There are no computers for public use. Please use masslandrecords.com for all of your research needs. (If you cannot find the document you seek on our website please call or email us for assistance).

Real Estate Closings – There is no dedicated space for real estate closings at the registry. (There are public spaces within our building that might be used for closings but all of it is controlled by the Trial Court). 

Fedex/UPS/Couriers – The registry accepts packages addressed to the registry, however, we will refuse any packages addressed to a third party in care of the registry.

Notary Service – The registry does not notarize documents.

Declaration of Homestead – Blank homestead forms are available on our website or will be mailed to you when requested by phone or email. Once you have filled out your homestead and had it notarized you may mail it to us or drop it off (include a check payable to Registry of Deeds for $35 for the recording fee). 

Corporate Certificates – Customers may order corporate certificates from the Secretary of State’s website and have them sent to the registry for printing and pickup. Before coming to the registry, please call us at 978-322-9000 to ensure your certificate has arrived.

Oath of Office – Customers may MAKE AN APPOINTMENT to take an oath of office at the registry. Call us at 978-322-9000 to make your appointment.