{"id":965,"date":"2017-03-28T13:43:30","date_gmt":"2017-03-28T17:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=965"},"modified":"2021-08-16T08:31:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T12:31:17","slug":"recording-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/massrods.com\/suffolk\/recording-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Recording Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-965\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-965-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div style=\"padding: 40px 0; \" data-overlay=\"true\" data-overlay-color=\"#000000\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-965-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-965-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-965-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-title-color=\"#443f3f\" data-headings-color=\"#443f3f\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-965-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>All documents must be legible and signed with an original signature or be a certified true-attested copy. When required, they must be notarized and the notary\u2019s name must be printed under the signature along with the expiration date of the notary's commission.<\/li>\n<li>An excise tax applies to all deeds with a consideration greater than $100. The tax rate is 2.28 for each $500 or fraction of consideration. Please <b><a href=\"https:\/\/massrods.com\/suffolk\/excise-tax-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">use our Excise Tax Calculator.<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li>Grantee\u2019s address must appear on all deeds and assignments of mortgage.<\/li>\n<li>A property address must be put in the left margin for all deeds and mortgages.<\/li>\n<li>The re-recording of an original document to correct an error or omission is prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Documents containing social security numbers must have the number redacted (covered, made illegible) prior to recording.<\/li>\n<li>If the document refers to an attached exhibit, the exhibit must be attached.<\/li>\n<li>Printing shall be on one side only; double-sided pages will not be accepted. Please note, double-sided pages are accepted for recording in Registered Land.<\/li>\n<li>The text on all document pages must be of sufficient size to be legibly reproduced on a standard Registry scanner.<\/li>\n<li>The first page of all documents must contain sufficient space to allow a barcode label and excise tax stamp, if required, to be affixed to the document.<\/li>\n<li>All document pages and attachments must be on paper that is no larger than 8.5 inches x 14 inches.<\/li>\n<li>Addresses and telephone numbers must be noted on all checks.<\/li>\n<li>Checks for recording fees must be in the exact amount and should be payable to the \"Commonwealth of Massachusetts\", deeds excise must be on a separate check.<\/li>\n<li>A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included with documents submitted by mail or recorded at the Recorded Land counter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;font-size: 14pt\"><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED LAND DOCUMENTS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All documents must have the property address stated on the first page (In the left margin for deeds and mortgages).<\/li>\n<li>All documents must reference the certificate number of the deed associated with the property.<\/li>\n<li>The address of the Grantee (or assignee) must be stated in the document.<\/li>\n<li>On a discharge\/release, the document number for the mortgage you would like discharged is required.<\/li>\n<li>If a document is required to be filed in both Recorded and Registered Land, it should be filed in Registered Land first. Separate checks are required for two way documents.<\/li>\n<li>The seller or borrower must sign the document in the exact same way they took title. AKA (also-known-as) and NKA (now-known-as) are not accepted. FKA (formerly-known-as) is only allowed with a marriage, a divorce, or a legal name change decree attached.<\/li>\n<li>An affidavit of no divorce and a death certificate is required from the surviving spouse.<\/li>\n<li>A proper legal description for Registered Land should include Lot #, Plan #, and the Certificate of Title where the plan is filed.<\/li>\n<li>All documents must be legible and capable of being reproduced by staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All documents must be legible and signed with an original signature or be a certified true-attested copy. 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