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Essex County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Form

Essex County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Form

Essex County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/10/2025
Essex County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Guide

Essex County Personal Representative Deed of Sale Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 7/14/2025
Essex County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Sale Document

Essex County Completed Example of the Personal Representative Deed of Sale Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/6/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Essex County Registry of Deeds, Northern District
Address:
354 Merrimack St, Suite 304 (entrance C)
Lawrence, Massachusetts 01843

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (978) 557-1900

Essex County Register of Deeds, Southern District
Address:
45 Congress St, Suite 4100
Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon-Fri / Recording until 4:00

Phone: (978) 542-1704

Recording Tips for Essex County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Essex County

Properties in any of these areas use Essex County forms:

  • Amesbury
  • Andover
  • Beverly
  • Boxford
  • Byfield
  • Danvers
  • Essex
  • Georgetown
  • Gloucester
  • Groveland
  • Hamilton
  • Hathorne
  • Haverhill
  • Ipswich
  • Lawrence
  • Lynn
  • Lynnfield
  • Manchester
  • Marblehead
  • Merrimac
  • Methuen
  • Middleton
  • Nahant
  • Newbury
  • Newburyport
  • North Andover
  • Peabody
  • Prides Crossing
  • Rockport
  • Rowley
  • Salem
  • Salisbury
  • Saugus
  • South Hamilton
  • Swampscott
  • Topsfield
  • Wenham
  • West Boxford
  • West Newbury

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Essex County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Essex 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 Essex County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex County?

Recording fees in Essex County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (978) 557-1900 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A personal representative's deed is a fiduciary instrument executed by a personal representative (PR), who is appointed by the Probate and Family Court to administer a decedent's estate.

Use a deed of sale to convey title to a purchaser pursuant to a power of sale in the decedent's will and/or decree (license) following a petition of the court. A decree is required for all informally probated estates, regardless of the existence of a power of sale. Seek legal advice to ensure all prerequisites are met.

A PR deed conveys title with quitclaim covenants. The grantor of a PR deed warrants the title to the grantee against the lawful claims of persons claiming by, through, or under the grantor. Conveyances of title made by a PR to a purchaser for value are free from claims of general creditors and of legatees and devisees under the decedent's will, pursuant to REBA Title Standard No. 10.

The deed must meet the same standards for form and content as other instruments transferring title, and also contain details relating to the deceased owner. Depending on the situation, the PR might need to include additional supporting documents prior to recording.

Consult a lawyer with questions about Personal Representative's Deeds of Sale, or for any other issues related to probate proceedings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

(Massachusetts Personal Representative DOS Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Personal Representative Deed of Sale meets all recording requirements specific to Essex County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Essex County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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