Massachusetts · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Dukes County, MA
Dukes County (population 20,600) records real-property documents through the Dukes County Registry of Deeds (Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard). Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Dukes County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dukes County Registry of Deeds (Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard)
- Recording fee
- $155 flat fee per deed regardless of page count (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — flat fee; Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Municipal Lien Certificate $80 add'l (+$1 postage fee per document unless SASE provided (waived for e-recorded documents); excise tax on deeds calculated at $4.56/thousand, rounded up to nearest $500, consideration ≤$100 exempt)
- Mailing address
- Dukes County Registry of Deeds, Edgartown, MA 02539 (confirm suite/mailing box via official site — direct fetch of address page failed; verify before mailing)
- Phone
- Not confirmed via direct fetch — verify at dukescountydeeds.com
- Checks payable to
- Not confirmed via direct fetch — verify at dukescountydeeds.com
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed via direct fetch; statewide MA standard (recording info block on page 1) likely applies — verify at dukescountydeeds.com/recording-requirements/
Can you e-record in Dukes County?
Dukes County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Dukes County, Massachusetts
- Prepare the document so it meets Dukes County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Dukes County Registry of Deeds (Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard) at Dukes County Registry of Deeds, Edgartown, MA 02539 (confirm suite/mailing box via official site — direct fetch of address page failed; verify before mailing).
- Pay the recording fee ($155 flat fee per deed regardless of page count (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — flat fee; Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Municipal Lien Certificate $80 add'l (+$1 postage fee per document unless SASE provided (waived for e-recorded documents); excise tax on deeds calculated at $4.56/thousand, rounded up to nearest $500, consideration ≤$100 exempt)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Dukes County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Dukes County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dukes County?
The Dukes County Registry of Deeds (Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard) charges $155 flat fee per deed regardless of page count (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — flat fee; Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Municipal Lien Certificate $80 add'l (+$1 postage fee per document unless SASE provided (waived for e-recorded documents); excise tax on deeds calculated at $4.56/thousand, rounded up to nearest $500, consideration ≤$100 exempt), with checks payable to Not confirmed via direct fetch — verify at dukescountydeeds.com. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dukes County?
Dukes County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Dukes County?
Mail recordings to Dukes County Registry of Deeds (Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard): Dukes County Registry of Deeds, Edgartown, MA 02539 (confirm suite/mailing box via official site — direct fetch of address page failed; verify before mailing) (Not confirmed via direct fetch — verify at dukescountydeeds.com).
Can Jurably record my document in Dukes County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Dukes County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.