# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6: Name and address of grantee; recital of consideration; failure to comply

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6
- **Heading:** Name and address of grantee; recital of consideration; failure to comply
- **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 6

## Text

Section 6. Every deed presented for record shall contain or have endorsed upon it the full name, residence and post office address of the grantee and a recital of the amount of the full consideration thereof in dollars or the nature of the other consideration therefor, if not delivered for a specific monetary sum. The full consideration shall mean the total price for the conveyance without deduction for any liens or encumbrances assumed by the grantee or remaining thereon. All such endorsements and recitals shall be recorded as part of the deed. Failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of any deed. No register of deeds shall accept a deed for recording unless it is in compliance with the requirements of this section.

Section 6. Every deed presented for record shall contain or have endorsed upon it the full name, residence and post office address of the grantee and a recital of the amount of the full consideration thereof in dollars or the nature of the other consideration therefor, if not delivered for a specific monetary sum. The full consideration shall mean the total price for the conveyance without deduction for any liens or encumbrances assumed by the grantee or remaining thereon. All such endorsements and recitals shall be recorded as part of the deed. Failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of any deed. No register of deeds shall accept a deed for recording unless it is in compliance with the requirements of this section.

## 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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