# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 10: Registers of deeds acting as assistant recorders

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 10
- **Heading:** Registers of deeds acting as assistant recorders
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 10

## Text

Section 10. The register of deeds in each district where land has been registered shall have the same authority as the recorder to make memoranda affecting the title of such land, and to enter and issue new certificates of title, and to affix the seal of the court to such certificates and duplicate certificates of title; but in executing the provisions of this chapter, registers of deeds shall be subject to the general direction of the recorder, in order to secure uniformity; and, in the performance of their duties under this chapter, the official designation of registers of deeds shall be assistant recorders for their respective registry districts.

Section 10. The register of deeds in each district where land has been registered shall have the same authority as the recorder to make memoranda affecting the title of such land, and to enter and issue new certificates of title, and to affix the seal of the court to such certificates and duplicate certificates of title; but in executing the provisions of this chapter, registers of deeds shall be subject to the general direction of the recorder, in order to secure uniformity; and, in the performance of their duties under this chapter, the official designation of registers of deeds shall be assistant recorders for their respective registry districts.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 1 Jurisdiction; place of sittings; rules and forms of procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 2 Justices and chief justice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 3 Scheduling of sessions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 3A Permit session of the land court department; jurisdiction; transfer of actions; assignment of cases; case management; mediation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S3A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 4 Processes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 6 Recorder; appointment; powers and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 7 Custody and control of papers and documents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 8 Places recorder or deputy allowed to act](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 9 Facsimile or electronic rendering of signature of recorder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S9.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 10 Registers of deeds acting as assistant recorders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S10.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 10A Technical assistants; termination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S10A.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 11 Oath and bond of recorder and assistant recorders; additional duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 12 Examiners of title; appointment; acting for recorder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S12.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 13 Court officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PII_TI_C185_S13.md)

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