Dukes County Bond for Written Contract Form

Dukes 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.

Dukes County Bond for Written Contract Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Dukes County Completed Example of the Bond for Written Contract Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Registry of Deeds
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording: 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:00
Phone: (508) 627-4025
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539
Hours:
Phone: (508) 627-7141
Recording Tips for Dukes County:
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization
- Recording early in the week helps ensure same-week processing
Cities and Jurisdictions in Dukes County
Properties in any of these areas use Dukes County forms:
- Chilmark
- Cuttyhunk
- Edgartown
- Menemsha
- Oak Bluffs
- Vineyard Haven
- West Chop
- West Tisbury
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dukes County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dukes 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 Dukes County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dukes 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 Dukes 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 Dukes County?
Recording fees in Dukes County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (508) 627-4025 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 Dukes County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Bond for Written Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Dukes County.
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