Barnstable County Bond for Written Contract Form
Barnstable County Bond for Written Contract Form
Fill in the blank Bond for Written Contract form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.
Barnstable County Bond for Written Contract Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Barnstable County Completed Example of the Bond for Written Contract Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Barnstable County Registry of Deeds
Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630
Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday
Phone: (508) 362-7733
Recording Tips for Barnstable County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Barnstable County
Properties in any of these areas use Barnstable County forms:
- Barnstable
- Brewster
- Buzzards Bay
- Cataumet
- Centerville
- Chatham
- Cotuit
- Cummaquid
- Dennis
- Dennis Port
- East Dennis
- East Falmouth
- East Orleans
- East Sandwich
- Eastham
- Falmouth
- Forestdale
- Harwich
- Harwich Port
- Hyannis
- Hyannis Port
- Marstons Mills
- Mashpee
- Monument Beach
- North Chatham
- North Eastham
- North Falmouth
- North Truro
- Orleans
- Osterville
- Pocasset
- Provincetown
- Sagamore
- Sagamore Beach
- Sandwich
- Silver Beach
- South Chatham
- South Dennis
- South Harwich
- South Orleans
- South Wellfleet
- South Yarmouth
- Truro
- Wellfleet
- West Barnstable
- West Chatham
- West Dennis
- West Falmouth
- West Harwich
- West Hyannisport
- West Yarmouth
- Woods Hole
- Yarmouth Port
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Barnstable County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Barnstable County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Barnstable County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Barnstable County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Barnstable County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Barnstable County?
Recording fees in Barnstable County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (508) 362-7733 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
Executing a surety bond is a great method to avoid ever having a lien placed on a property. A surety bond is a written promise to pay by the surety who guarantees any potential lien claimant or other party that he or she will make the necessary payments in connection with the written contract.
Any person, including the owner, with an interest in connection with a written contract may record, in the registry of deeds in the county or district where the land lies, a bond of a Massachusetts-authorized surety company in a penal sum equal to the contract sum or, if the contract does not contain a contract sum, in a penal sum equal to that person's fair estimate of the contract sum, all as set forth in the certificate on the bond. M.G.L. Ch. 254, 12.
Recording any such bond prevents any eligible claimant from attaching a lien for labor and/or materials performed under the contract in respect to which such bond is given. Id.
A valid bond for written contract identifies the parties, the location of the project, the amount of the bond, and relevant dates. Submit the completed and notarized bond document to the local recording office. Note that the register of deeds may refuse to record the bond if it fails to meet standards of form or substance, but no party to any such bond shall be discharged by any defect therein as against any party who has in good faith allowed his lien to be dissolved by lapse of time in reliance on the bond. Id.
The bond may be enforced by a civil action in the superior court or district court brought by any party in interest. Id. An attested copy of the complaint shall be filed and recorded in the registry of deeds. Id. No suit or action on the bond shall be commenced after the expiration of ninety (90) days after the claimant filed the statement. Id.
Such bond shall not create any rights which the claimant would not have had, or impair any defense which the obligors would have had, in an action to enforce a lien. Id.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice nor should it be used or relied upon as a substitute for the services of an attorney. Please consult with an attorney regarding any questions about filing a Bond for Written Contract or for any other issues regarding Mechanic's Liens in Massachusetts.
Important: Your property must be located in Barnstable County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Bond for Written Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Barnstable County.
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