# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6A: Instruments conveying unregistered land; sufficient description or identification; recording; failure to comply

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 6A
- **Heading:** Instruments conveying unregistered land; sufficient description or identification; recording; 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 6A

## Text

Section 6A. No instrument conveying unregistered land shall be accepted for recording unless (a) the instrument indicates that the land conveyed is the same as described in or conveyed by prior recorded instruments identified sufficiently to locate the place of recording within the registry, or states that the instrument does not create any new boundaries, or (b) the instrument identifies the land conveyed either by reference to a plan or plans previously recorded in the same registry of deeds and identified sufficiently to locate the place of recording therein, or by reference to a plan or plans recorded with the conveyance. Failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of any instrument.

Section 6A. No instrument conveying unregistered land shall be accepted for recording unless (a) the instrument indicates that the land conveyed is the same as described in or conveyed by prior recorded instruments identified sufficiently to locate the place of recording within the registry, or states that the instrument does not create any new boundaries, or (b) the instrument identifies the land conveyed either by reference to a plan or plans previously recorded in the same registry of deeds and identified sufficiently to locate the place of recording therein, or by reference to a plan or plans recorded with the conveyance. Failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of any instrument.

## 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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