Massachusetts · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hampden County, MA
Hampden County (population 465,825) records real-property documents through the Hampden County Registry of Deeds (Commonwealth of Massachusetts). 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.
Hampden County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hampden County Registry of Deeds (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
- Recording fee
- Flat per-document fee (not page-based): Deed $155; Mortgage $205; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; All other documents $105 first / None for standard instruments — Massachusetts charges one flat fee per document regardless of page count (set statewide by M.G.L. c.262 §34). Plans are $105 PER SHEET. Certified copies are $1/page. add'l (+No separate rider/technology surcharge is itemized by the registry; the Secretary of the Commonwealth's statewide fee schedule states quoted fees 'include all surcharges' (e.g., any Registry of Deeds Technology surcharge is embedded in the flat fee).)
- Mailing address
- 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
- Phone
- (413) 755-1722
- Checks payable to
- Hampden County Registry of Deeds OR Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Required only if the document's first page does NOT contain a blank 3"x3" recording-information block in the upper right corner; if absent, an official Registry Document Cover Sheet must be attached (statewide MA Registers of Deeds Association standard).
Can you e-record in Hampden County?
Hampden 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Prepare the document so it meets Hampden 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 Hampden County Registry of Deeds (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) at 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103.
- Pay the recording fee (Flat per-document fee (not page-based): Deed $155; Mortgage $205; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; All other documents $105 first / None for standard instruments — Massachusetts charges one flat fee per document regardless of page count (set statewide by M.G.L. c.262 §34). Plans are $105 PER SHEET. Certified copies are $1/page. add'l (+No separate rider/technology surcharge is itemized by the registry; the Secretary of the Commonwealth's statewide fee schedule states quoted fees 'include all surcharges' (e.g., any Registry of Deeds Technology surcharge is embedded in the flat fee).)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hampden 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 Hampden 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.
Hampden County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hampden County?
The Hampden County Registry of Deeds (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) charges Flat per-document fee (not page-based): Deed $155; Mortgage $205; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; All other documents $105 first / None for standard instruments — Massachusetts charges one flat fee per document regardless of page count (set statewide by M.G.L. c.262 §34). Plans are $105 PER SHEET. Certified copies are $1/page. add'l (+No separate rider/technology surcharge is itemized by the registry; the Secretary of the Commonwealth's statewide fee schedule states quoted fees 'include all surcharges' (e.g., any Registry of Deeds Technology surcharge is embedded in the flat fee).), with checks payable to Hampden County Registry of Deeds OR Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hampden County?
Hampden 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 Hampden County?
Mail recordings to Hampden County Registry of Deeds (Commonwealth of Massachusetts): 50 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 ((413) 755-1722).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hampden County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hampden 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 Hampden County recorder in person.
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