Holiday Closing Notice:
The Registry will be closed in observance of
Patriot’s Day Monday, April 19th
will resume normal business hours Tuesday, April 20,2021
Update:
The Registry will continue to be closed to the public. We are now offering a 5 hour time frame from 9am to 3 pm for doing title searches. The Registry will close to all from 12-1 for lunch reopening at 1 pm. Please be respectful leaving promptly at noon. This will be done by appointment only. Appointments will only be scheduled 1 day in advance. To schedule an appointment please call 508-993-2605 ext.13.
Effective Monday November 2, 2020
Any scheduled appointments for Registry business will require wearing a mask and a temperature check upon entering the building.
Now at the Registry of Deeds – For your convenience.
Reproductions – Enlargements – Reductions
8 1/2” X 11” or 11” X 17” to 24” X 36 MAX
24” X 36” to 11” X 17” or 8 1/2” X 11” $4.00 each
Special Pricing available for larger sizes ( 36” Width Maximum )
NOTICE – THE MASSACHUSETTS DEEDS INDEXING STANDARDS HAVE BEEN UPDATED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018. YOU CAN ACCESS THESE STANDARDS BY SELECTING INFORMATION ON OUR TOP TOOL BAR AND THEN CLICKING ON THE MASSACHUSETTS INDEXING STANDARDS ENTRY.
In a continuing effort to serve you better this is just one of the many changes we are incorporating into the daily operation of the Registry of Deeds. Please share your thoughts and suggestions with us on any of these changes.
Sherrilynn M. Mello,
Register of Deeds
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towns served
Acushnet
dartmouth
fairhaven
new bedford
Westport

Hours of Business
The Registry of Deeds is open Monday through Friday, holidays excluded.
Recording 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Research 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Bristol county Register of Deeds
Thirteenth Register of Deeds for Bristol County – Southern District.
Sherrilynn M. Mello