Recorder Office
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Northern Bristol County Registry of Deeds Main Office
About the Northern Bristol District Registry of Deeds
Land records in Northern Bristol District are recorded by the Registry of Deeds. The office is held by Barry J. Amaral.
Document index access and document viewing online are free; online printing is $1 per page, payable by credit card only.
This registry records land documents for property in Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Easton, Mansfield, North Attleborough Town, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton.
Verified September 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: Important Links | Northern Bristol County ROD, MA · Registry Info | Northern Bristol County ROD, MA · Departments - Welcome to Bristol County, MA · Fees & Filings | Northern Bristol County ROD, MA
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $155.00 flat |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $205.00 flat |
| Releases and satisfactions | $105.00 flat (Mortgage discharge, release or partial release; includes the $50 community preservation surcharge (G.L. c. 44B §8)) |
| Other standard documents | $105.00 flat |
Other charges
| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
|---|---|
| Certification | $0.00 |
Recording fees apply to both Recorded and Registered Land. Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Foreclosure Deed and Affidavit $155; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC Documents $75; Federal Tax Liens (and related documents) $5; Plans (per sheet) $105. A $1 postage fee will be assessed per document unless a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage is provided at time of recording. Electronically recorded documents are exempt from this fee. Online document print: $1 per page.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check, Credit card |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Northern Bristol County Registry of Deeds |
Separate checks required for recording fees and excise fees. Checks payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are not accepted. Online: credit card only.
Transfer tax
Deeds excise. $2.00 for each $500 or fractional part of consideration over $100, plus a 14% surtax ($2.28 per $500). The tax is collected when the document is recorded. (statewide, G.L. c. 64D §1)
StatewideThe deeds excise is levied on deeds conveying realty sold when the consideration, exclusive of liens or encumbrances remaining, exceeds $100. Per G.L. c. 64D §1, the chapter does not apply to instruments given to secure a debt, or to instruments to which the Commonwealth, a city or town, or the United States or their agencies are a party. Stamps are prepared by the Department of Revenue and sold through the registries of deeds (G.L. c. 64D §3).
Verified September 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: G.L. c. 262 §38 · G.L. c. 64D §1 · Fees & Filings | Northern Bristol County ROD, MA
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Paper size | no larger than 8.5 inches x 14 inches |
|---|---|
| Single sided pages required | Yes |
| Grantee address required | Yes |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes |
The first page must contain a recording information area in the upper right-hand corner, free from all writing or printing. The property address must be put in the left margin of all deeds, mortgages, and mortgage discharges unless the address appears on the first page.
StatewideA deed shall not be accepted for recording unless it contains the address of the property being conveyed, clearly labeled "property address." All printing and writing must be of sufficient size to be legibly reproduced on standard registry scanners. A register of deeds may refuse an instrument that cannot be properly duplicated.
Documents must be legible and carry an original signature, or be a legible certified true attested copy. The notary's expiration date must be noted and legible. Documents containing a social security number or other personal identification numbers are not accepted. Exhibits must be attached at the end of the document. The document must state whether it is registered land. For Land Court documents, grantors' names and lot and plan numbers must appear as on the Certificate of Title, and electronic signatures are not accepted.
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Not required |
Plans are not accepted by electronic recording. Some multi-function documents are accepted electronically; check with the Registry before submitting. Mailed documents must include a self-addressed stamped envelope or an extra $1.00 per document for postage.
Verified October 2026 against official publications. Sources: Massachusetts Deed Indexing Standards, January 1, 2025 · Recording Information | Northern Bristol County ROD, MA · Frequently Asked Questions · Electronic Recording | Northern Bristol County ROD, MA
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