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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, MA
Franklin County (population 71,029) records real-property documents through the Franklin County Registry of Deeds (Greenfield). 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.
Franklin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Registry of Deeds (Greenfield)
- 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; UCC (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105 add'l (+Excise tax on deeds (statewide formula) not a recording fee)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 1495, Greenfield, MA 01302-1495
- Phone
- (413) 772-0239
- Checks payable to
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated for standard deeds/mortgages; Special Permit/Variance filings require owner name, book/page of deed, and town certification that the 20-day appeal period has elapsed; originals only, no photocopies
Can you e-record in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Registry of Deeds (Greenfield) at P.O. Box 1495, Greenfield, MA 01302-1495.
- 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; UCC (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105 add'l (+Excise tax on deeds (statewide formula) not a recording fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Franklin County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Franklin County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Registry of Deeds (Greenfield) 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; UCC (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105 add'l (+Excise tax on deeds (statewide formula) not a recording fee), with checks payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Registry of Deeds (Greenfield): P.O. Box 1495, Greenfield, MA 01302-1495 ((413) 772-0239).
How can Jurably help with recording in Franklin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Franklin County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Franklin County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Franklin County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.