# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 5B: Affidavits relating to title; recording

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 5B
- **Heading:** Affidavits relating to title; recording
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183 / Section 5B

## Text

Section 5B. Subject to section 15 of chapter 184, an affidavit made by a person claiming to have personal knowledge of the facts therein stated and containing a certificate by an attorney at law that the facts stated in the affidavit are relevant to the title to certain land and will be of benefit and assistance in clarifying the chain of title may be filed for record and shall be recorded in the registry of deeds where the land or any part thereof lies.

Section 5B. Subject to section 15 of chapter 184, an affidavit made by a person claiming to have personal knowledge of the facts therein stated and containing a certificate by an attorney at law that the facts stated in the affidavit are relevant to the title to certain land and will be of benefit and assistance in clarifying the chain of title may be filed for record and shall be recorded in the registry of deeds where the land or any part thereof lies.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 1 Acts or ceremonies necessary for conveyance by deed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 1A Instruments not under seal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S1A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 2 Estate conveyed by quitclaim deed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 3 Estate created without instrument in writing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 4 Effect of recordation or actual notice of deeds or leases, or of assignments of rents or profits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 5 Recording of instruments; evidence of delivery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 5A Recording of statements relating to title; use as evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S5A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 5B Affidavits relating to title; recording](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S5B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6 Name and address of grantee; recital of consideration; failure to comply](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6A Instruments conveying unregistered land; sufficient description or identification; recording; failure to comply](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S6A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6B Address of property affected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S6B.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6C Residence and address of mortgagee or assignee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S6C.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6D Endorsement on mortgages and assignments of mortgages secured by residential property; contents; failure to comply](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S6D.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 7 Conveyance by grantor notwithstanding disseisin or adverse possession; title; grantee's rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C183_S7.md)

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