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Welcome to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

William P. O'Donnell Register of Deeds stands in front of the Norfolk County seal

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In over two hundred years of continuous operation, we have gone from days of scriveners with quill pens to an era of computers and advanced document imaging.

Our objectives in all that time have remained the same: security, accuracy and accessibility for our communities’ land records, and reliable service to the residents of Norfolk County.

As Register, I am committed to carrying forward those traditions and to modernizing facilities and services to meet the changing needs of the public in this new century.

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PSA for Declaration of Homestead

Register O’Donnell explains the Declaration of Homestead. On August 6, 2024, the Homestead exemption was increased from $500,000 to $1,000,000.  

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History comes alive at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds (click here to learn more)

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If you own property in Norfolk County, we have made it easy for you to find and view your deed. Just click here and enter your name and town.

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Bar chart titled ‘Total Mortgages Recorded Per Month, January 2025–March 2025 vs. January 2026–March 2026.’ The chart compares monthly mortgage totals for January, February, and March across two years. For 2025, mortgages are approximately 1,150 in January, 1,000 in February, and 1,100 in March. For 2026, mortgages increase to about 1,250 in January, 1,230 in February, and 1,650 in March, showing higher mortgage activity in each month compared to 2025, with the largest increase in March.

Norfolk County Real Estate Market Remains Resilient in March

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that real estate activity in Norfolk County in March 2026 showed positive movement in several key areas, particularly sales volume and mortgage activity,...
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Black‑and‑white site plan map showing a parcel of land in Norfolk County with property boundaries, lot lines, and survey markings. The plan labels Charles River Street at the top, Walmac Lane at the bottom, and nearby neighboring parcels.

Register O’Donnell Discusses Type of Land Plan Available at Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Dedham MA - Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today reminded homeowners that only certain types of land plans are recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, and that...
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Click here to read an article about the closing of the Registry of Deeds Disaster Recovery Office in Dedham, published in December 2024 by The Quincy Sun. Click here to read an article about the lack of an occupancy permit to use the relocated Disaster Recovery Office published in October 2025 by The Dedham Times.

Click here to read an article published by the Franklin Observer, informing Norfolk County residents that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.

Click here to see: An IT Rebuttal that Aired on Quincy Access Television. Click this link to view: An Extended Registry IT Technology Rebuttal to County Commissioners-December 8, 2021

County Consultant Abrahams - Not an IT Security Expert

Click here to watch a five-minute video of the Plymouth County and Norfolk County Registers of Deeds testifying on HB3971. Or click here for Written Testimony and Reasons to Support HB3971 (An Act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county government that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the commonwealth).