County Recorder-Register of Deeds-Register of Mesne Conveyance
About this position
The Registry of Deeds is the office that processes information as it relates to the selling & buying of real property. It is a public office open to the legal profession and general public for researching the records. In addition to deeds, mortgages, liens and attachments, there are many other types of documents pertaining to land records filed with the Registry, for example covenants for developments, condo association by-laws etc. Plans of surveyed/subdivided property are also found in the records.
To hold any elective office in the state, a person must be a citizen of the United States, either by birth or by naturalization. Must be 18 years of age, a registered voter in the county where you are domiciled, and must have a domicile in the county for which you are chosen.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee: $10, or petition signature requirement of 50 (if qualifying without paying filing fee or running independent)
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.