About Massachusetts Recorded Documents

Massachusetts recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, financing statements, and military discharges — are filed with the 21 county/district registries of deeds under M.G.L. c. 36 and c. 183. The statewide masslandrecords.com portal provides a free grantor/grantee search; Land Court records are at courts.mass.gov.

Massachusetts Recorded Documents

County Records

Plymouth County
Official Free
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, births, deaths, marriages, and other recorded documents from the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.
🌐 plymouthdeeds.org
Hampshire County
Official Free
Hampshire County Registry of Deeds mortgages, deeds, loan agreements, amendments, trust deeds, leases, assignments, liens, and more.
🌐 masslandrecords.com
Bristol County Southern District Deeds
Official Free
Search the Bristol County, Massachusetts Southern District Registry of Deeds for recorded documents. Search by name, year, street & town, or book and page. Service allows you to view images by book & page or images of plans.
🌐 newbedforddeeds.com
Bristol County Northern District Deeds
Official Free
Sign up with the Bristol County, Massachusetts Northern District Registry of Deeds office dialup service to search for and obtain copies of recorded documents. Requires registration, setup fee, and per minute use charges.
🌐 tauntondeeds.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents are recorded at the county?

Deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, military discharges, financing statements, and other instruments are recorded with the County Clerk/Recorder.

How do I get a copy of a deed?

Each county Recorder offers an official records search. Use the County tab.

Is there a statewide recorded-documents database?

In most states no. Massachusetts recorded documents are county-level.

Are recorded-document searches free?

Index searches are free. Certified copies cost a fee.