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A property owner transfers ownership of Massachusetts real estate by signing and delivering a deed. Massachusetts recognizes three basic types of deeds for transferring title to real estate: warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and release deeds.

How do I add or remove a name on my present deed? To change the ownership on a property you will have to prepare a new deed which conveys the property to the intended owners and record that new deed at the Registry of Deeds.

Massachusetts law does not require deeds to be prepared by attorneys. Just as individuals can represent themselves in Court, individuals can prepare deeds and other legal documents. A defective deed may not properly transfer title, and may create a title defect that must be corrected.

Real Estate Transfer Tax in Massachusetts In Massachusetts, the average cost of the transfer tax is $4.56 per $1000 of the sales price. As an example, if you're selling your home for $650,000, the transfer taxes would total out to be $2,964.

A notary public must notarize all property deeds. The notary public must verify the sellers' identification through a state-issued driver's license or another acceptable form of identification. The notary must also confirm that the sellers are signing the deed voluntarily (by their own free act and will).

A certified copy of your deed or copies of other land documents may be obtained from the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at 649 High Street in Dedham, Monday through Friday, AM to PM. The cost for a copy of a document is $1.00 per page.