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Massachusetts County Clerks & Recorders
Directory of all 14 counties in Massachusetts. Access official courthouse addresses, recording fee schedules, marriage licenses, vital statistics, and government records search portals.
State Capital Boston Register of Deeds
Deed Recording
$155.00
Base fee (first page) • +$0.00/addl page
M.G.L. c. 262 § 38
Transfer Tax
$4.56 per $1,000 of consideration (Deeds Excise Tax)
Real estate conveyance / deed stamp
Marriage License
$25 - $50
Waiting period: 72 hours • Valid: 60 days
DBA & Business
$50.00
Filing office: Town/City Clerk
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All Massachusetts Counties Directory (14)
Click on any county to view courthouse hours, address, phone number, and online records portal.
FIPS 25001
Pop. 231.735
Barnstable County
County Seat: Barnstable
Barnstable County Courthouse / Recording Office, Barnstable, MA 02630
(617) 317-1731
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25003
Pop. 126.818
Berkshire County
County Seat: Pittsfield
Berkshire County Courthouse / Recording Office, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(617) 351-1793
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25005
Pop. 581.841
Bristol County
County Seat: Taunton
Bristol County Courthouse / Recording Office, Taunton, MA 02780
(617) 385-1855
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25007
Pop. 20.819
Dukes County
County Seat: Edgartown
Dukes County Courthouse / Recording Office, Edgartown, MA 02539
(617) 419-1917
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25009
Pop. 810.089
Essex County
County Seat: Salem
Essex County Courthouse / Recording Office, Salem, MA 01970
(617) 453-1979
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25011
Pop. 70.836
Franklin County
County Seat: Greenfield
Franklin County Courthouse / Recording Office, Greenfield, MA 01054
(617) 487-2041
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25013
Pop. 460.291
Hampden County
County Seat: Springfield
Hampden County Courthouse / Recording Office, Springfield, MA 01103
(617) 521-2103
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25015
Pop. 162.502
Hampshire County
County Seat: Northampton
Hampshire County Courthouse / Recording Office, Northampton, MA 01002
(617) 555-2165
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25017
Pop. 1.623.952
Middlesex County
County Seat: Lowell
Middlesex County Courthouse / Recording Office, Lowell, MA 01850
(617) 589-2227
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25019
Pop. 14.444
Nantucket County
County Seat: Nantucket
Nantucket County Courthouse / Recording Office, Nantucket, MA 02554
(617) 623-2289
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25021
Pop. 727.473
Norfolk County
County Seat: Dedham
Norfolk County Courthouse / Recording Office, Dedham, MA 02026
(617) 657-2351
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25023
Pop. 535.308
Plymouth County
County Seat: Brockton
Plymouth County Courthouse / Recording Office, Brockton, MA 02043
(617) 691-2413
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25025
Pop. 768.425
Suffolk County
County Seat: Boston
24 New Chardon St, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 788-8575
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
FIPS 25027
Pop. 866.866
Worcester County
County Seat: Worcester
Worcester County Courthouse / Recording Office, Worcester, MA 01602
(617) 759-2537
Deed 1st Page: $155.00 Full Details
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts County Clerks
Who records deeds and property transfers in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, real estate deeds, mortgages, and liens are officially recorded by the Register of Deeds. Standard recording fees are governed by M.G.L. c. 262 § 38 with a base fee of $155.00 for the first page and $0.00 for each additional page.
What is the real estate transfer tax rate in Massachusetts?
Transfer tax rules in Massachusetts: $4.56 per $1,000 of consideration (Deeds Excise Tax). Check your specific county requirements as local documentary stamps or municipal fees may also apply.
What are the requirements for getting married in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, marriage license fees typically range around $25 - $50. The state requires a mandatory waiting period of 72 hours from application to marriage ceremony, and the license remains valid for 60 days. Notice of Intention filed with any municipal City/Town Clerk; 3-day waiting period.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Massachusetts?
For Massachusetts, business name filings (DBA / Assumed Name) require a fee of approximately $50.00 and are processed through the Town/City Clerk. Business certificate filed with the City or Town Clerk where business is located.