Massachusetts - Dukes County Quit Claim Deed Form

All Dukes County specific forms listed below are included in your immediate download:

Quit Claim Deed Form - Dukes County

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included document last updated 3/19/2021

Quit Claim Deed Guide - Dukes County

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Included document last updated 2/5/2021

Completed Example of the Quit Claim Deed Document - Dukes County

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Included document last updated 3/5/2021

*The Following Massachusetts and Dukes County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order.

Marthas Vineyard Land Bank Forms

Form 1 is required when paying the transfer fee. Both forms are required when claiming an exemption. For further information about the exemption options, visit the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission's website at mvlandbank.com and download the document under Transfer Fee Regulations.

Indexing Standards

This informational document explains the recording requirements in Massachusetts.

Stamp Tax Rates

This is a list of transfer tax rates by consideration amount.

Notary Certificates

The supplemental forms in this section can be used as loose certificates by notaries in the state.

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• How long does it take to get my forms?
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• What are supplemental forms?
  • Often when a deed is recorded additional documents are required by the state or local jurisdiction. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
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• Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dukes County ?
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• Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
  • No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
• Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
  • Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
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Areas covered by these Quit Claim Deed Forms:

• Dukes County

Including:

• Chilmark
• Cuttyhunk
• Edgartown
• Menemsha
• Oak Bluffs
• Vineyard Haven
• West Chop
• West Tisbury

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What is the Massachusetts Quit Claim Deed?

Real estate conveyances in Massachusetts are governed under Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 183 and 184.

Quitclaim deeds transfer the rights, title, and interest in real estate, if any, from the grantor (seller) to the grantee (buyer). This deed transfers property without any warranty and with no covenants of title, and is separate from the statutory quitclaim deed with limited covenants under (G.L.c. 183 sec. 17). While not statutory, this type of quitclaim deed is still valid for transferring title to real property in the State of Massachusetts. It is especially useful for transactions between family members, clearing title, and in cases of divorce.

In addition to meeting all state and local standards for recorded documents, a lawful deed identifies the name, address, and marital status of each grantor and grantee (G.L.c. 183 sec. 6). State law requires that all land records contain information on how the grantee will hold title (G.L.c. 184 sec. 7). For Massachusetts residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by the entirety. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more persons, regardless of marital status, is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless the deed expressly states otherwise (G.L.c. 184 sec. 7).

As with any conveyance of real estate, a quitclaim deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. The deed must state the amount of the full consideration, or the total price paid by the grantee for the transfer (G.L.c. 183 sec. 6). Based on the consideration paid, the seller pays an excise tax (also known as a transfer tax or stamp tax) to the Registry of Deeds office (G.L.c. 64D sec. 1, 2).

Record the completed deed at the local County Registry of Deeds office. Some counties (Berkshire, Bristol, Essex, Middlesex, Worcester) are split into two or more recording districts. Make sure to record the deed in the correct recording district. If the deed pertains to registered land, submit the deed to the Registry District of the Land Court. Include all relevant affidavits, forms, and fees along with the deed for recording. For guidance related to supplemental documentation, speak with the local Registry of Deeds office.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact a lawyer with questions about quitclaim deeds or transfers of real property in Massachusetts.

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