***COVID-19 NOTICE***
The Middlesex South Registry of Deeds is open for customer drop-off only. For the protection of public health and the safety of staff 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) at the second floor Welcome Desk area. 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 kept at the Registry once recorded as required by statute.
Fedex/UPS
The Registry will accept delivery of packages addressed to the Registry. Submitters must specify in their instruction that Fedex/UPS must drop off packages in the building at the second floor Welcome Desk Area and not at the entrance. The Registry will refuse any packages addressed to a third party in care of the Registry.
Anyone entering the building will be subject to health screening pursuant to the rules of the Middlesex Probate & Family Court.
“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
The registry will no longer notarize documents.
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
No real estate closings are permitted at the registry.
Research
There is no research currently permitted at the registry of deeds. This includes computer research or book research.
You can email the Registry at [email protected] or call 617-679-6300
Thank You