Massachusetts · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Middlesex County, MA
Middlesex County (population 1,632,002) records real-property documents through the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds (covers most of the county incl. Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Waltham, etc.); NOTE: the northern part of Middlesex County (Lowell, Chelmsford, Billerica, etc.) is a separate district — Middlesex North Registry of Deeds, 370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852, (978) 322-9000, https://massrods.com/middlesexnorth/. 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.
Middlesex County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Middlesex South Registry of Deeds (covers most of the county incl. Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Waltham, etc.); NOTE: the northern part of Middlesex County (Lowell, Chelmsford, Billerica, etc.) is a separate district — Middlesex North Registry of Deeds, 370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852, (978) 322-9000, https://massrods.com/middlesexnorth/
- Recording fee
- Flat per-document fee: Deed $155; Mortgage $205; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; All other documents $105 first / None for standard instruments (statewide flat fee, M.G.L. c.262 §34). Plans $105/sheet. add'l (+No separately itemized rider; fees include statutory surcharges.)
- Mailing address
- 208 Cambridge Street, PO Box 68, Cambridge, MA 02141 (Middlesex South)
- Phone
- 617-679-6300 (Middlesex South)
- Checks payable to
- Middlesex South Registry of Deeds OR Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Required only if document lacks the blank 3"x3" upper-right recording-info block on page 1.
Can you e-record in Middlesex County?
Middlesex 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 Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Prepare the document so it meets Middlesex 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 Middlesex South Registry of Deeds (covers most of the county incl. Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Waltham, etc.); NOTE: the northern part of Middlesex County (Lowell, Chelmsford, Billerica, etc.) is a separate district — Middlesex North Registry of Deeds, 370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852, (978) 322-9000, https://massrods.com/middlesexnorth/ at 208 Cambridge Street, PO Box 68, Cambridge, MA 02141 (Middlesex South).
- Pay the recording fee (Flat per-document fee: Deed $155; Mortgage $205; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; All other documents $105 first / None for standard instruments (statewide flat fee, M.G.L. c.262 §34). Plans $105/sheet. add'l (+No separately itemized rider; fees include statutory surcharges.)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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.
Middlesex County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Middlesex County?
The Middlesex South Registry of Deeds (covers most of the county incl. Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Waltham, etc.); NOTE: the northern part of Middlesex County (Lowell, Chelmsford, Billerica, etc.) is a separate district — Middlesex North Registry of Deeds, 370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852, (978) 322-9000, https://massrods.com/middlesexnorth/ charges Flat per-document fee: Deed $155; Mortgage $205; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; All other documents $105 first / None for standard instruments (statewide flat fee, M.G.L. c.262 §34). Plans $105/sheet. add'l (+No separately itemized rider; fees include statutory surcharges.), with checks payable to Middlesex South 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 Middlesex County?
Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
Mail recordings to Middlesex South Registry of Deeds (covers most of the county incl. Cambridge, Newton, Framingham, Waltham, etc.); NOTE: the northern part of Middlesex County (Lowell, Chelmsford, Billerica, etc.) is a separate district — Middlesex North Registry of Deeds, 370 Jackson St., Lowell, MA 01852, (978) 322-9000, https://massrods.com/middlesexnorth/: 208 Cambridge Street, PO Box 68, Cambridge, MA 02141 (Middlesex South) (617-679-6300 (Middlesex South)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Middlesex County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Middlesex 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 Middlesex County recorder in person.
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