Recorder Office
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Suffolk Registry of Deeds
About the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
Land records in Suffolk County are recorded by the Registry of Deeds. The office is held by Stephen J. Murphy.
Non-certified copies can be located and printed online for free. Consumer Notification Service covers up to 3 properties in Suffolk County (Boston, Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop).
Verified September 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: Massachusetts Deed Indexing Standards, January 1, 2025 · Consumer Notification Service - Suffolk County Registry of Deeds · What You Need To Know - Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
Recording Fees
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| Deeds and other conveyances | $155.00 flat (Deed, Unit Deed, or Easement; entire document regardless of pages) |
|---|---|
| Mortgages and deeds of trust | $205.00 flat (per mortgage; entire document regardless of pages) |
| Releases and satisfactions | $105.00 flat (Mortgage Discharge, Release, or Partial Release) |
| Other standard documents | $105.00 flat (entire document regardless of pages) |
Other charges
| Copies, per page | $0.50 |
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Fee schedule effective December 31, 2019.
Fee is for entire document regardless of number of pages. Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Foreclosure Deed & Affidavit $155; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC Documents (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Liens (and related documents) $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; Certified Copies (per page) $1.
Paying the office
| Accepted | Cash, Check, Money order |
|---|---|
| Checks payable to | Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Recording checks must be in the exact amount when documents are mailed; no change is given. Name, address and phone number required on each check. Out of state personal checks and starter checks are not accepted; blank checks are not filled in. Separate checks are required for excise tax, for Recorded Land and Registered Land, and for the recording of plans.
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. 64D §1 · What You Need To Know - Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
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 (statewide, Mass. Deed Indexing Standards §3-1) |
A property address must be put in the left margin for all deeds and mortgages. The first page of all documents must contain sufficient space to allow a barcode label and excise tax stamp, if required, to be affixed.
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 signed with an original signature or be a certified true-attested copy; the notary's name must be printed under the signature with the commission expiration date. Grantee's address must appear on all deeds and assignments of mortgage. Re-recording an original document to correct an error or omission is prohibited. Social security numbers must be redacted. Referenced exhibits must be attached. Registered Land documents must reference the certificate number and carry the property address on the first page.
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| Stamped, self-addressed return envelope | Required |
| How recorded documents come back | Recorded Land documents are returned in the self-addressed stamped envelope; Registered Land documents remain at the Registry of Deeds. |
Registered Land e-recording began April 23, 2025; deeds, easement deeds, foreclosure deeds, unit deeds or similar transfers are not accepted for Registered Land e-recording. E-recording packages must be submitted before 3:30 pm for same day recording. Bulk recordings are not accepted. If a document must be filed in both Recorded and Registered Land, it should be filed in Registered Land first.
Verified September 2026 against the sources below. Some of them are not official publications, so confirm with the recorder's office. Sources: Massachusetts Deed Indexing Standards, January 1, 2025 · Recording Checklist - Suffolk County Registry of Deeds · FAQ - Suffolk County Registry of Deeds · eRecording - Suffolk County Registry of Deeds
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