Learn About Deed Scams

Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell is warning residents about increasing reports of deed scam solicitations being made to Norfolk County residents.

These reported deed scams target not only recent home buyers but others involved in real estate transactions across the county.

To report suspicious third party solicitations regarding your property or any real estate transaction, please contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center by phone at (781) 461-6101 or via email at [email protected].

You can learn more about deed scams by clicking on the links below:

Boston Herald Article
Register Warns on Deed Scam
March 13, 2007

Medfield Press Article
Warning Against Reoccurring Deed Scam Solicitations
October 4, 2013

Patriot Ledger Article
Property-Deed Scam Targets Homeowners
March 27, 2014

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.

 In observance of Independence Day the Registry of Deeds is closed today, Friday, July 3rd. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration!

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in celebration of Independence Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, Today, Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed, today, Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriots' Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will be closed Monday, April 20, 2026, in observance of Patriots' Day.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is closed today, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.