Massachusetts Deed Forms (5)

Massachusetts Deed Forms (5)

A Massachusetts deed is the real estate instrument that transfers a property title from one individual or entity to another. The completed form, once filed with the Registry of Deeds Office, becomes the public record of the property’s transfer and new ownership. Deeds are also used to correct title errors or to transfer legal title as security for a home loan.

Last updated June 25th, 2025

A Massachusetts deed is the real estate instrument that transfers a property title from one individual or entity to another. The completed form, once filed with the Registry of Deeds Office, becomes the public record of the property’s transfer and new ownership. Deeds are also used to correct title errors or to transfer legal title as security for a home loan.

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By Type (5)

Deed of Trust – Transfers a property title to a trustee until a loan is repaid.

 

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General Warranty DeedGives the grantee a full warranty that the property’s title has no liens or mortgages on it.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – Guarantees the grantor acquired no liens or mortgages during the period of their ownership.

 

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Release Deed – A deed that does not provide any warranty regarding the quality of the property title.

 

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Life Estate Deed – An estate planning tool that reserves real estate to be transferred to a named beneficiary.

 

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Formatting

Paper – White, single-sided, no larger than 8.5″ x 14″

Margins – 3″ x 3″ top right margin on first page

Font – Sufficient size and darkness to be copied legibly on a scanner[1]

Recording

Signing Requirements – The document must be signed by the grantor and notarized.[2]

Where to Record – To be valid, deeds must be recorded with the Registry of Deeds Office for the county or district where the property is located.[3]

Cost – $155 (as of this writing)[4]