Barnstable County Notice of Termination Form

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Barnstable County Notice of Termination Form

Barnstable County Notice of Termination Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Termination form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.

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Barnstable County Notice of Termination Guide

Barnstable County Notice of Termination Guide

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Barnstable County Completed Example of the Notice of Termination Document

Barnstable County Completed Example of the Notice of Termination Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Barnstable County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Barnstable County Registry of Deeds

Address:
3195 Main St / PO Box 368
Barnstable, Massachusetts 02630

Hours: 8:00 to 4:00 Monday through Friday

Phone: (508) 362-7733

Recording Tips for Barnstable County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • If mailing documents, use certified mail with return receipt

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

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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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Barnstable 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 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!

A Notice of Termination must be sent to all parties who have filed a Notice of Contract, if the contract has been terminated prior to the filing or recording of a Notice of Substantial Completion. M.G.L. Ch. 254, 2(b). If the contract is terminated, the owner must execute and file or record a Notice of Termination in the registry of deeds for the county where the subject property is located. Id.

The Notice of Termination includes the dates of the contract, names of the owner and contractor, and a legal description of the subject property. Id.

A copy of the Notice, indicating the date of filing or recording, must be mailed by the owner, via certified mail with return receipt requested, to every person who has filed or recorded a Notice of Contract and to the contractor. Id. When the contractor receives the Notice of Termination from the owner, the contractor must in turn deliver a copy to every person who has entered into a written contract directly with the contractor or who has given the contractor a written Notice of Identification. Id.

The failure of the owner or contractor to give notice of the filing or recording of the Notice of Termination to any person entitled will not prejudice the rights of any third parties who have relied 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 Termination, or any other issues related to lien laws in Massachusetts, please consult with an attorney.

Important: Your property must be located in Barnstable County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Notice of Termination meets all recording requirements specific to Barnstable County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Barnstable County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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