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Middlesex South Registry of Deeds

Established 1649

This site enables you to interact electronically with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds. Here you can find answers to your questions, access services and forms and more. 

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Registry holidays

Monday, October 14th, 2024 The Registry will be CLOSED in observance of Columbus Day

We will reopen again Tuesday October 15th, 2024 for normal business hours.

Thank You.

MARIA C. CURTATONE

Register of Deeds

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Secretary of the Commonwealth

William F. Galvin Secretary of the Commonwealth Massachusetts

William F. Galvin

Secretary of the Commonwealth
Citizen Information Service
One Ashburton Place, Room 1611
Boston, MA 02108-1512
Tel: (617) 727-7030
Toll Free: 1 (800) 392-6090

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Protect your home

Sign up for our newly released Consumer Notification Service

The Middlesex South County Registry of Deeds is proud to offer a FREE notification tool, which alerts homeowners by email when a new document is recorded in their name or for their address. If you own real estate in Middlesex South County, use the link below to create an account, and then register up to 3 properties.

Customer service is our top priority at the Middlesex South County Registry of Deeds. For assistance signing up for the consumer notification service please email us. All recorded documents can be viewed and printed on www.masslandrecords.com. For search instructions click here. All victims of fraud should contact local law enforcement authorities.

Please use the button below to sign up for the service OR scan the QR code with your mobile device and follow the instructions.

Consumer Alerts

National Grid Scam

We have been notified of instances where individuals claiming to represent National Grid are contacting customers by phone, insisting on immediate payment for their utility bills.

Additionally, they are pressuring customers to make over-the-phone payments for the replacement of old meters with new smart meters. These callers threaten customers with service termination within hours if immediate phone payment is not completed.

Copies are FREE!

We want to bring to your attention that some companies are offering homeowners a copy of their deed for a fee of $118.00.

Please be aware: You have the option to print a FREE copy of your deed directly from our website. Alternatively, you can reach out to our Customer Service Department at 617-679-6300, or feel free to email us, and we will gladly assist you in obtaining a free copy.

Coming to the registry

In-Person and Drop-Off Recordings

Customers coming into the Registry are permitted to record documents in-person or drop their recording packages at the second floor Welcome Desk.  Packages that are dropped off must include documents, check, and self-addressed stamped envelope.

Recorded Land documents, once recorded, will be returned by mail.

Registered Land documents, once recorded, will be retained at the Registry.

Recordings By Mail

Documents may be submitted by mail or overnight delivery.  Packages that are mailed or overnighted must include documents, check, and self-addressed stamped envelope.

Recorded Land documents, once recorded, will be returned by mail.

Registered Land documents, once recorded, will be retained at the Registry

E- Recording

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

Fedex/UPS/Couriers

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

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

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.

Forms of Payment

Cash or checks payable to Middlesex South Registry of Deeds OR Commonwealth of Massachusetts are accepted.

Research

Research hours at the Registry are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM except holidays.

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) – requires separate checks for each department.

Plans with Documents

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

Notary Service

There are no notary services at the Registry.

Copies of Documents and Plans

All record documents are available on www.masslandrecords.com.

Certified copies of documents may be requested in-person at the second floor Welcome Desk; by mail; or email. 

Certified Copy Request Form can be found Here

Documents requested by email must be picked up at the Registry when ready.

Fee for certified copies of documents is $1.00 per page.

Fee for certified copies of registered land certificates of title is $5.00 per certificate.

Copies of documents are available at no charge on www.masslandrecords.com.

For assistance with copies of older plans email [email protected].

Real Estate Closings

Closings are permitted on the second floor of the Registry during normal Registry hours. No appointment required.

For customer service requests please call (617) 679-6300 or email [email protected].

Get Directions

Middlesex South Registry of Deeds

208 Cambridge Street, PO Box 68

Cambridge, MA 02141

(Bike Racks available at entrance to Registry)

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