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Bristol County Register of Deeds

Sherrilynn M. Mello

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...

The Registry will be open today Friday February 27, 2026 for normal business hours. SherriLynn Mello Register of Deeds  

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....

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....

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

In observance of the upcoming President's Day Holiday the Registry will be closed on Monday February 20, 2023. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday February 21, 2023. Have a happy and...

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e-recording

Today Monday February 13, 2023, we are experiencing technical difficulties with our e-recording gateway computer. At the present time we are unable to e-record. We are hoping to have this rectified...

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Erecording

Today Monday February 13, 2023 we are experiencing technical difficulties with our e-recording gateway computer. We are unable to e-file at the present time and are hoping to get this rectified...

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Holiday Closing

In observance of the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day the Registry will be closed on Monday January 16, 2023. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday January 17, 2023. Enjoy the...

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Holiday Closing Schedule

Christmas  Friday December 23, 2022 Closing at 2 p.m. last recording is at 1:45 p.m. Monday December 26, 2022 Closed   New Years Friday December 30, 2022 Closing at 4 p.m. last recording is at 3:45...

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Holiday closing

The Registry will be closed on Friday November 11,2022 in observance of the Veterans Holiday. We will reopen on Monday November 14,2022 for regular business hours. Happy Veterans Day and thank you...

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Copy Order/PayPal

There have been many questions from the legal community regarding the recent changes to the Registry's website and its newly implemented PayPal policy. The New Bedford Registry is not responsible...

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