Monday, November 29, 2021

Registered Land Execution Date Requirement

We have rejected a number of registered land deeds and mortgages because they lack the execution date of the document. That date must be expressly stated either immediately before, or right next to, the grantor's signature. Neither the date that appears at the beginning of the document nor the date in the acknowledgement clause are sufficient. 

Please remember that all registered land documents that you intend to submit to us for registration must first be emailed to us for pre-approval. Send your fully executed documents to lowelldeeds@comcast.net. We will review the documents and email our determination that the documents may be submitted to us as is or we will specify any changes that must be made before sending the documents to us.  

Friday, November 19, 2021

Holiday Schedule - Nov/Dec 2021

The Middlesex North Registry of Deeds will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, for Thanksgiving.

Because the Christmas and New Years holidays fall in Saturdays this year, the Registry will not be closed on any other days due to holidays. Specifically, we will be open our normal hours on the following days:

  • Wednesday, November 24, 2021 (day before Thanksgiving)
  • Friday, November 26, 2021 (day after Thanksgiving)
  • Friday, December 24, 2021 (Christmas Eve)
  • Monday, December 27, 2021
  • Friday, December 31, 2021 (New Years Eve)
  • Monday, January 3, 2022 

Looking Ahead to next December (2022)

Please note that under Massachusetts state law, if a holiday falls on a Saturday it is observed on that Saturday, not on the preceding Friday (employees receive a "floating" holiday). However, if the holiday falls on a Sunday, which will be the case with Christmas and New Years next year, the holiday is observed on Monday. So NEXT YEAR, the Registry will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022, and on Monday, January 2, 2023.  

Monday, July 12, 2021

Registry Reopening Update

 

Effective July 12, 2021, the Trial Court has removed most of the pandemic-related limits on access to courthouses (except for masks which still must be worn by everyone). As a result, the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds will operate as follows:

Document Recording - Please continue to use electronic recording or US Mail/Fedex whenever possible. If you must bring your document to the registry for recording, you may drop it off inside the registry office but please have your check made out in advance and bring a self-addressed stamped envelope. (We will record the document after you leave).

Registered Land – Customers with registered land documents must first email them to lowelldeeds@comcast.net for preapproval before dropping (or mailing) the originals at the registry.

Recording a Plan – Customers with a plan to record must first email a digital image of the plan to lowelldeeds@comcast.net for preapproval before bringing it to the registry.

Homeowners - If you have a permit or decision from the town to record or if you need a copy of your deed or have any other questions, please call us at 978-322-9000 or email us BEFORE you come to the registry so we may review the process with you. 

Customer Service (copies of deeds, plans, homesteads, etc.) – All Customer Service will be conducted remotely. Please call or email us with your questions (at 978-322-9000 or at lowelldeeds@comcast.net) and we will assist you. We will email or mail to homeowners copies of documents or plans at no charge. (We will not provide in-person paper copies). 

Research Room/Research Computers – There is no dedicated research room at the registry of deeds. There are no computers for public use. Please use our website for all of your research needs. (If you cannot find the document you seek on our website please call or email us for assistance).

Real Estate Closings – There is no dedicated space for real estate closings at the registry. (There are public spaces within our building that might be used for closings but all of it is controlled by the Trial Court). 

Fedex/UPS/Couriers – The registry accepts packages addressed to the registry, however, we will refuse any packages addressed to a third party in care of the registry.

Notary Service – The registry does not notarize documents.

Declaration of Homestead – Blank homestead forms are available on our website or will be mailed to you when requested by phone or email. Once you have filled out your homestead and had it notarized you may mail it to us or drop it off (include a check payable to Registry of Deeds for $35 for the recording fee). 

Corporate Certificates – Customers may order corporate certificates from the Secretary of State’s website and have them sent to the registry for printing and pickup. Before coming to the registry, please call us at 978-322-9000 to ensure your certificate has arrived.

Oath of Office – Customers may MAKE AN APPOINTMENT to take an oath of office at the registry. Call us at 978-322-9000 to make your appointment.

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Schedule

The Middlesex North Registry of Deeds is scheduled to open at 10am on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, when all Courthouses in Massachusetts open. The delayed opening is due to the overnight snowstorm. 

Call the Registry after 10am at 978-322-9000 if you have questions about Registry operations today.

Monday, February 01, 2021

Registry to Close at 1pm on Monday, Feb 1, 2021

 Due to the impending snowstorm, all courthouses in the Commonwealth will close at 1pm today (Monday, Feb 1, 2021). Since Middlesex North is inside the Lowell Justice Center, we will close too.

However, we will remotely process electronic recordings during our normal business hours. 

Given the weather forecast, it is likely the courthouse will be closed or have a delayed opening tomorrow, so please check back for updates.