Welcome to the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds

Registry Updates

Please note: all FEDEX packages sent to the Registry should NOT specify “adult signature required (ASR)”. Any packages specifying “adult signature required (ASR)” will be returned to sender.

All “Direct Signature Required (DSR)”, “No Signature Required (NSR)” packages WILL be accepted.

The Middlesex South Registry of Deeds is open for customer drop-off only, research and closings.

Packages must be dropped off at the second floor after closing and will be mailed back. See below “Closings” section for further details.

Social distancing is recommended for the protection of public health, and for the safety of staff. Masks are optional.

Please use electronic recording and Mail whenever possible to file documents. Information on e-recording (a service available to attorney’s and title companies) and a list of 3rd party vendors is available  Here.

Drop-Off Recordings

Customers/Couriers coming into the registry will only be permitted to drop their recording packages (documents, check, return envelope) in the exterior box or at the second floor welcome desk.

Registry staff will not open or process documents until the customer leaves. Cash is not accepted. Recorded Land documents will be returned by mail (all packages must include a self-addressed stamped envelope). Original Registered Land documents will be retained at the Registry once recorded as required by statute.

Recordings are processed in the order they are received.

E- Recording

Information on e-recording (a service available to attorney’s and title companies) and a list of 3rd party vendors is available Here.

Fedex/UPS/Couriers

The Registry will accept delivery of packages addressed to the Registry.

The Registry will refuse any packages addressed to a third party in care of the Registry.

Research

The Registry is open for research purposes. All recorded documents can be found online at www.masslandrecords.com/MiddlesexSouth. Search instructions can be found here.

“Both-Ways” Recordings

(Registered and Recorded Land) – must include separate checks for each department.

Plans with documents

Documents should be included in the plans tube. Separate checks must be enclosed for the plans department and the document recordings.

Notary Service

There are no notary services at the Registry.

Copies of Documents and Plans

The Registry will not provide paper copies of ANY documents or plans at the registry office. All documents are available on  www.masslandrecords.com. If certified copies are needed, please mail a request and include a check for $1 per page and a stamped self-addressed envelope. For assistance with copies of older plans email [email protected].

Real Estate Closings

Closings are be permitted on the first floor of the Registry. After closing, completed packages should be dropped off at the second floor with a check or money order. Cash is not accepted. Registry staff will not open or process documents until the customer leaves. Registered Land original documents are statutorily required to be retained by the Registry. Recorded land documents will be returned by mail (all packages must include a self-addressed stamped envelope).

For all customer service requests please email [email protected]