Massachusetts recording fees & transfer taxes
Itemized deed and mortgage estimates.
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How Massachusetts charges are calculated
Deed excise depends on consideration and county rules. Standard document recording charges are included; land-bank charges and registered-land variations require separate review.
Rates checked Oct 12, 2026. Check the official sources for changes since this date.
Covered transactions and locations
Standard instruments for an ordinary taxable sale in one jurisdiction. No exemptions, gifts, family transfers, assumed liens, refinances, amendments, prior-tax credits, multiple jurisdictions or nonstandard documents. No assumed liens, multiple references, land-bank charges or registered-land variations. Property subject to land-bank charges needs separate review.
14 reviewed recording locations in this snapshot; availability also depends on the document and recording date.
Barnstable County, Berkshire County, Bristol County, Dukes County, Essex County, Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Middlesex County, Nantucket County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County, Worcester County
Official sources
- https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/registry-of-deeds/rod-fees.htm — checked 2026-10-12
- https://www.mass.gov/directive/directive-95-4-enforcement-of-the-deeds-excise — checked 2026-10-12
- https://www.capecod.gov/departments/registry-of-deeds/general-information/fee-schedule-recording-procedures/ — checked 2026-10-12