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Quitclaim deeds are the most common type of deed in Massachusetts. The primary difference between a quitclaim deed and a warranty deed is that while a warranty deed makes guarantees for the time before the grantor's ownership, a quitclaim deed only makes guarantees for the time of the grantor's ownership.

Recording Requirements: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 183 § 4: Quitclaim deeds must be filed with the Registry of Deeds Office in the county where the property is located. Each Registry of Deeds Office charges a filing fee, which must be filed along with the deed. Transfer Tax: Yes.

The registry of deeds charges a fee of $125 to record the deed which the buyer pays. All deeds must be notarized by a notary public who must verify the sellers' identification through a state issued driver's license or acceptable form of identification.

Under Massachusetts law, if a grantor conveys ownership with quitclaim covenants, it must convey title that is free from all encumbrances made by the grantor. It must also defend against any claims to title that arose during its ownership, subject to any exceptions it makes.

To officially establish your company as an LLC in Massachusetts you must fill out the Massachusetts Certificate of Organization form, which asks for information about your LLC, including your company name, office address, resident agent's name and address, and purpose of the business.

Massachusetts LLC Cost. The main cost to start a Massachusetts LLC is the $500 state fee to file the Massachusetts Certificate of Organization ($520 online or by fax). You'll need to pay an additional $500 per year when you file the Massachusetts annual report.