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Bristol County Register of Deeds

Sherrilynn M. Mello

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Telephone Issue

Good morning, The Registry has been experiencing phone issues for the past week or so. We have been in touch with Verizon multiple times and were recently told that there is a cable underground that needs to be repaired.  This is an ongoing process that may take up 4...
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The Registry will be open today Friday February 27, 2026 for normal business hours. SherriLynn Mello Register of Deeds  
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Update for Thursday 2/26/26

We will remain closed due to the impact of the storm through Thursday, February 26, 2026, for the safety and well-being of our staff and visitors. We will continue to electronically record during the normal eRecording hours. Please check back for continued updates....
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Wednesday 2/25/26 Update

We will remain closed due to the impact of the storm through Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for the safety and well-being of our staff and visitors. We will continue to electronically record during the normal eRecording hours. Please check back for continued updates....
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Tuesday Closure

Due to the amount of snow we received from the blizzard, the Registry will be closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. We will continue to electronically record during the normal eRecording hours. Please check back for continued updates. Stay safe!!! SherriLynn Mello...
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Inclement Weather Closing

Due to the upcoming predicted blizzard, the Registry will be closed on Monday February 23, 2026. We will continue to electronically record during the normal eRecording hours. Please check back for continued updates. Stay safe!!! SherriLynn Mello Register of Deeds...
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Holiday Closing

The Registry will be closed on Monday February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day.  We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday February 17, 2026. Have a great and safe weekend !! SherriLynn Mello Register of Deeds
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inclement weather 1/27/26

Due to the inclement weather the Registry of Deeds will have a 2-hour delayed opening on 1/27/26. We will open at 10:00 a.m. Thank You!! SherriLynn Mello Register of Deeds
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Inclement weather 1/26/26

Due to the inclement weather and for the safety of our employees the Registry will be closed tomorrow Monday January 26, 2026. However, we will be e-recording ONLY during our normal business hours 8:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.   Stay Safe!!! Sherrilynn M. Mello...
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Online Purchase Account

We are implementing a new system. Starting on Monday, September 15, you will need to create and have an account (with a credit card attached) to order copies. Please follow the steps in this document to create your account within the Mass Search System  Thank you...
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Holiday Closing

Holiday Closing

Jul 3, 2025 |

In observance of the upcoming Independence Day holiday the Registry will be closed on Friday July 4, 2025. We will resume normal business hours on Monday July 7, 2025. Have a safe and wonderful...

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Holiday Closing

Holiday Closing

May 23, 2025 |

In observance of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday the Registry will be closed on Monday May 26, 2025.  We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday May 27, 2025 Enjoy your holiday weekend !!...

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Record Search Updates

Record Search Updates

Jan 29, 2025 | ,

Update on 4/22/25 These updates also included fixes involving plan downloads and downloads of older records. You should now be able to email and print reg and rec plans from the print request lists....

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Time-Stamped Copy

Jan 29, 2025 | ,

If you would like a time-stamped copy of your documents that is being recorded, please provide an extra 1st page of the document and we will provide the time stamp label.  The receipt we provide to...

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Credit Card Acceptance

Jan 7, 2025 | ,

Please note the new system is now accepting credit cards. Thank you for baring with us while we made the transition to the new system. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.

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Holiday Closing

Oct 11, 2024 |

The Registry will be closed on Monday October 14, 2024 in observance of the holiday.  We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday October 15, 2024. Enjoy the long holiday weekend! SherriLynn M....

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Holiday Closing

Aug 29, 2024 |

In observance of the upcoming Labor Day Holiday the Registry will be closed on Monday September 2, 2024. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday September 3, 2024. Enjoy your Labor Day...

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Holiday Closing

July 4th 2024

Jul 3, 2024 |

In observance of the Independence Day Holiday the Registry will be closed on Thursday July 4, 2024.  We will resume normal business hours on Friday July 5, 2024. Enjoy the Holiday Happy 4th!!!!...

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Holiday Closing

Jul 3, 2024 |

The Registry will be closed in observance of the Independence Day Holiday on July 4, 2024.  We will resume normal business hours on Friday July 5, 2024 Happy July 4th !!!  Enjoy your holiday.....

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Bristol County
Register of Deeds
Thirteenth Register of Deeds
for Bristol County – Southern District.

Sherrilynn M. Mello

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