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Nantucket Registry of Deeds
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About the Nantucket County Registry of Deeds
Land records in Nantucket County are recorded by the Registry of Deeds. The office is held by Jennifer H. Ferreira.
Records date back to 1659. Printing from the registry's public access terminals is charged; printing from home or office is currently free. Copy requests by mail require a self-addressed, stamped envelope and are processed within 24 hours of receipt.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Nantucket Registry · Massachusetts Deed Indexing Standards, January 1, 2025 · Registry of Deeds staff directory
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $155.00 flat (Includes the $50 community preservation surcharge (G.L. c. 44B §8)) |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $205.00 flat (per mortgage) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $105.00 flat (per discharge) |
| Other standard documents | $105.00 flat (per document not separately listed) |
Other charges
| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
|---|---|
| Certification | $1.00 |
Fees apply to Land Court (registered) and recorded land: Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Federal Tax Liens and Related Documents $5; Foreclosure Deed and Affidavit $155; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; Plans $105 per sheet; UCC Documents $75. Additional Land Court fees: Change of Address $75; Decree $125. Copies by fax are $1.00 per page plus $5.00 off-island within MA, $10.00 out of state, or $3.00 on-island. A research fee of $5.00 for up to three instrument searches is added to requests lacking Book & Page, Document No. or Certificate of Title No.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Check |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Nantucket Registry of Deeds |
A separate check is required for the deeds excise. Copy and fax requests must be made in writing and prepaid. The Land Bank fee is paid by a separate check made out to Nantucket Islands Land Bank.
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).
Nantucket Islands Land Bank fee: two per cent of the purchase price upon the transfer of any real property interest in real property situated in Nantucket county (St. 1983, c. 669, §10). The fee is paid to the Land Bank Commission, which issues a certificate; the register of deeds shall not record or register any deed, except a mortgage deed, without that certificate affixed. Exemptions are listed in §12 of the Act.
Checked 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 · Services & Fees · Massachusetts registries of deeds recording fee schedule · Nantucket Islands Land Bank Act (compiled statute, 2017)
Document Requirements
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| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Mass. Deed Indexing Standards §3-1) |
|---|
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.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Land Bank Form 1 Nantucket Islands Land BankRequired for ALL transfers.
- Land Bank Form 2 Nantucket Islands Land BankRequired for all transfers where the Purchaser and/or Seller is an entity, i.e., trust, corporation, partnership, LLP or LLC.
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
E-filing is available for Recorded Land only. Documents are also accepted by mail, FedEx or UPS, and in-person drop-off. For deeds requiring Land Bank approval, packages can be sent or dropped off at the Land Bank, which delivers them to the Registry of Deeds once processed. Closings are not allowed in the registry.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Nantucket Registry · Massachusetts Deed Indexing Standards, January 1, 2025 · Nantucket Land Bank Forms
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How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
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