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    • Notable Land Records Vol 5 “We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 4 “We Remember Our Women”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 3 “We Remember Our Veterans”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 1 & Vol 2 Historical People and Sites
    • History Comes Alive
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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
William P. O'Donnell
Register of Deeds & Assistant Recorder of the Land Court
  • About
    • About the Registry of Deeds
    • Register William P. O’Donnell
    • A Message from the Register
  • Services
    • Obtain a Copy of Your Deed
    • Learn About Deed Scams
    • Homestead
    • Mortgage Discharge
    • Title Examiners and Legal Services
    • Fee Schedule
    • E-Filing Information
    • Consumer Notification Service
    • Genealogy
  • Support
    • Document Checklist
    • Publications
    • Registry Real Estate Statistics
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Document Formatting Standards
    • Foreclosure Assistance, 1st Time Home Buyers and More
    • Mortgage Loans Information
  • Online Research
    • Begin Online Research
    • Introduction to Research
    • Advanced Research Guide
    • Application/Service Agreement
    • Search for Your Deed
  • External Resources
    • Norfolk County Assessors / GIS Links
    • Other MA Registries of Deeds
    • Norfolk County Communities
    • Norfolk County RSVP Volunteer Program
    • Government and other useful links
  • News & Events
    • News & Announcements
    • Upcoming Events
    • Sign Up for Registry News
    • Notable Land Records Vol 5 “We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 4 “We Remember Our Women”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 3 “We Remember Our Veterans”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 1 & Vol 2 Historical People and Sites
    • History Comes Alive
    • Norfolk County Historical Photos
    • Norfolk County Food Pantries
    • Suits for Success
    • Toys for Tots
    • New Life Furniture Bank of MA
    • InnerCity Weightlifting
  • Contact Us
    • Hours, Directions & Parking
    • Obtain Copies of Documents
    • Public Records Request
  • About
    • About the Registry of Deeds
    • Register William P. O’Donnell
    • A Message from the Register
  • Services
    • Obtain a Copy of Your Deed
    • Learn About Deed Scams
    • Homestead
    • Mortgage Discharge
    • Title Examiners and Legal Services
    • Fee Schedule
    • E-Filing Information
    • Consumer Notification Service
    • Genealogy
  • Support
    • Document Checklist
    • Publications
    • Registry Real Estate Statistics
    • Glossary of Terms
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Document Formatting Standards
    • Foreclosure Assistance, 1st Time Home Buyers and More
    • Mortgage Loans Information
  • Online Research
    • Begin Online Research
    • Introduction to Research
    • Advanced Research Guide
    • Application/Service Agreement
    • Search for Your Deed
  • External Resources
    • Norfolk County Assessors / GIS Links
    • Other MA Registries of Deeds
    • Norfolk County Communities
    • Norfolk County RSVP Volunteer Program
    • Government and other useful links
  • News & Events
    • News & Announcements
    • Upcoming Events
    • Sign Up for Registry News
    • Notable Land Records Vol 5 “We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 4 “We Remember Our Women”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 3 “We Remember Our Veterans”
    • Notable Land Records Vol 1 & Vol 2 Historical People and Sites
    • History Comes Alive
    • Norfolk County Historical Photos
    • Norfolk County Food Pantries
    • Suits for Success
    • Toys for Tots
    • New Life Furniture Bank of MA
    • InnerCity Weightlifting
  • Contact Us
    • Hours, Directions & Parking
    • Obtain Copies of Documents
    • Public Records Request
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Publications

Massachusetts Indexing Standards

January 17, 2020
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Declaration of Homestead Form

January 10, 2017
in Forms
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Declaration of Homestead for Property held in Trust

January 10, 2017
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declaration, Homestead, property held in trust
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Declaration of Homestead for Elderly (62yrs or older)

January 10, 2017
in Forms
declaration, Elderly, Homestead
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Declaration of Homestead for Disabled

January 10, 2017
in Forms
declaration, Disabled, Homestead
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Registry of Deeds and Land Court Fee Schedule

August 27, 2015
in Information
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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Glossary of Terms

March 3, 2012
in Information
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Homestead Act Q & A Document

January 24, 2012
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Norfolk Deeds Online Research – Application

July 15, 2005
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Sample Affidavit where date of death is after 2002

July 10, 2005
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