Excise Photo Deed For Free

To obtain an official copy of any free document or publication, please contact your local Registry of Deeds. If you are unsure of your Registry District, use the City/Town to Registry Guide to help determine the appropriate Registry of Deeds office.

In Massachusetts, the grantor must sign in the presence of a notary and the deed must be immediately filed by the grantee with the registry of deeds in the county in which the property is located.

Document must be signed with an original signature and notarized if required. Signers' and notaries' names must be printed under the signature. Notary expiration date is required. Do not put social security numbers or personal identification numbers on any recorded document.

In Person. A copy or certified copy of your deed can be obtained at the Suffolk Registry of Deeds, located in the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, 24 New Chardon St. 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02114.

How Much Are Transfer Taxes in Massachusetts? The amount of the transfer tax depends on how much the property sells for and its location. The basic transfer tax rate in Massachusetts is $2.28 per $500 of property value. However, some counties charge additional transfer taxes.

The current filing fee is $155. The Registry also charges $1 per document for postage unless you provide a stamped self-addressed envelope.

Document recording fees must be in the exact amount and total due should be paid with one check or cash. Identification may be required....Fees. DocumentFeeDeed$155Mortgage$205Mortgage Foreclosure Deed & Affidavit$155Mortgage Discharge, Release or Partial Release$1058 more rows