October recording statistics

Here are the numbers for various document types recorded for the entire registry district in October 2012 compared to October 2011:

In October 2012, there were 489 deeds recorded, up 26% from the 389 recorded in October 2011;

In October 2012, there were 1529 mortgages recorded, up 39% from the 1103 recorded in October 2011;

In October 2012, there were 11 foreclosure deeds recorded, down 67% from the 33 recorded in October 2011;

In October 2012, there were 40 orders of notice recorded, down 38% from the 65 recorded in October 2011.

Good news overall; deeds and mortgages up and foreclosure deeds and orders of notice down - exactly what we'd like to see happen.

SCHEDULING NOTE: The Registry of Deeds (and all state offices) will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2012 in observance of Veterans Day.