Here are some answers to commonly asked questions:
What is the Homestead Act?
I Lost my Deed What do I do?
How can I get a copy of my Deed?
The Bristol County Registry of Deeds, Southern District provides copies of deeds to homeowners. You can obtain a copy of your deed or any other document either on our website, by mail, or in person here at the registry the cost is $1 per page.
My Spouse died. How do I take His/Her name off the Deed?
Once recorded a deed is never changed at the Registry, instead a new document is put on record that changes the meaning of the earlier document. In the case of the death of a spouse, recording a Death Certificate provides public notification that one of the owners of a property is deceased and if so written the remaining person on the deed is the sole owner.
How do I add/remove a name from a Deed?
I paid off my mortgage and the bank sent me a Discharge of Mortgage, what do i do with it?
First, real estate titles are not like automobile titles in that the automobile title is held by the bank until the loan is paid. In order to make public notification that you have paid your mortgage off, you need to bring the original Discharge of Mortgage provided by the bank to the registry of deeds along with either cash or a check in the amount of $106.00. The Registry will record the Discharge and return it to you. If you have Registered Land the Discharge will remain at the Registry of Deeds.
Can I get a copy of my Plot Plan at the Registry?
No, unfortunately, Plot Plans are usually not recorded. But in many cases, the Registry of Deeds has a copy of your Plan of Land. The Difference is a Plot Plan is specific to your house and shows your foundation with dimensions and set-backs. A Plan of Land usually shows many lots without foundations.
Someone owes me money, How do I put a lien on their property?
What is the difference between Recorded and Registered Land?
I am doing historical research and would like to know when my house was built
Releasing Estate Tax Liens
The procedure for releasing the Massachusetts estate tax lien varies depending on whether an estate tax return is required and the date of death of the property owner.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact us