Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion Form
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Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion Form
Fill in the blank Notice of Substantial Completion form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.
Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion Guide
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Middlesex County Completed Example of the Notice of Substantial Completion Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Middlesex North Registry of Deeds
Lowell, Massachusetts 01852
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 4:15
Phone: (978) 322-9000
Middlesex South Registry of Deeds
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
Hours: 8:00am to 3:45pm M-F
Phone: (617) 679-6300
Recording Tips for Middlesex County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page
Cities and Jurisdictions in Middlesex County
Properties in any of these areas use Middlesex County forms:
- Acton
- Arlington
- Arlington Heights
- Ashby
- Ashland
- Auburndale
- Ayer
- Bedford
- Belmont
- Billerica
- Boxborough
- Burlington
- Cambridge
- Carlisle
- Chelmsford
- Chestnut Hill
- Concord
- Devens
- Dracut
- Dunstable
- Everett
- Framingham
- Groton
- Hanscom Afb
- Holliston
- Hopkinton
- Hudson
- Lexington
- Lincoln
- Littleton
- Lowell
- Malden
- Marlborough
- Maynard
- Medford
- Melrose
- Natick
- New Town
- Newton
- Newton Center
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Lower Falls
- Newton Upper Falls
- Newtonville
- Nonantum
- North Billerica
- North Chelmsford
- North Reading
- North Waltham
- Nutting Lake
- Pepperell
- Pinehurst
- Reading
- Sherborn
- Shirley
- Somerville
- Stoneham
- Stow
- Sudbury
- Tewksbury
- Townsend
- Tyngsboro
- Village Of Nagog Woods
- Waban
- Wakefield
- Waltham
- Watertown
- Waverley
- Wayland
- West Groton
- West Medford
- West Newton
- West Townsend
- Westford
- Weston
- Wilmington
- Winchester
- Woburn
- Woodville
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Middlesex County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Middlesex County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Recording fees in Middlesex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (978) 322-9000 for current fees.
Questions answered? Let's get started!
In Massachusetts, a Notice of Substantial Completion must be filed or recorded with the registry of deeds upon or after the contract has reached substantial completion. M.G.L. Ch. 254, 2(a). "Substantial completion" occurs when the work under the written contract is sufficiently complete so that it can be occupied or utilized for its intended use. Id.
The Notice of Substantial Completion contains the date of the written contact, names of the owner and contractor, and a legal property description sufficient for identification. Id.
The owner also signs the Notice and states that he has served a copy of the Notice upon every person who has filed or recorded a Notice of Contract. Id
A copy of the Notice, indicating the date of filing or recording, must also be mailed by the owner, via certified mail with return receipt requested, to every person who has filed a Notice of Contract. Id. Additionally, the contractor must serve a copy to every person who has entered into a written contract directly with the contractor as well as to every person who has given a written Notice of Identification to the contractor. Id.
The failure of the owner or contractor to give notice of the filing or recording of the Notice of Substantial Completion to the persons entitled shall not prejudice the rights of any third parties who rely upon it in good faith and without actual knowledge of such failure of notice. Id.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice from an attorney. If you have questions about the Notice of Substantial Completion in Massachusetts, or any other issues related to Massachusetts lien laws, please consult with an attorney.
Important: Your property must be located in Middlesex County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Substantial Completion meets all recording requirements specific to Middlesex County.
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