Southern Essex Registry of Deeds

Southern Essex Registry of Deeds The Registry records, preserves and provides public access to land records for the Southern Essex District.

🏠 More You Know Monday!Did you know that your deed is a public record? Once a deed is recorded with the Registry of Dee...
09/14/2026

🏠 More You Know Monday!

Did you know that your deed is a public record? Once a deed is recorded with the Registry of Deeds, members of the public can search for and view the recorded document.

That public record helps establish the history of property ownership and makes it possible for homeowners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and others to review land records when needed.

💻 Many of our records can be searched online from home through our website — no trip to the Registry required!

🚨 LAST CALL — TOMORROW!If you prepare, review, or submit documents for recording with the Registry, don’t miss our Commo...
09/14/2026

🚨 LAST CALL — TOMORROW!

If you prepare, review, or submit documents for recording with the Registry, don’t miss our Common Notary Mistakes training tomorrow morning!

We’ll be covering some of the most common notarial issues we see on documents presented for recording — and, most importantly, what you can look for before submitting a document to help avoid preventable rejections and delays.

📅 Tomorrow — Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Community Conference Room 221-E
100 Cummings Center, Beverly
➡️ For easiest access, use Door 120A and take the elevator to the second floor.

This is your final reminder — we hope to see you tomorrow!

As Rosh Hashanah comes to a close, the Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds wishes a happy and sweet New Year to all ...
09/13/2026

As Rosh Hashanah comes to a close, the Southern Essex County Registry of Deeds wishes a happy and sweet New Year to all those who have been celebrating throughout our communities.

May the year ahead be filled with peace, happiness, good health, and countless blessings for you and your loved ones.

Shanah Tovah!

📅 Coming Up Next Week: Common Notary Mistakes!Our upcoming training on Common Notary Mistakes is just a few days away!If...
09/11/2026

📅 Coming Up Next Week: Common Notary Mistakes!

Our upcoming training on Common Notary Mistakes is just a few days away!
If you prepare, review, or submit documents for recording with the Registry, this session will highlight common notarial issues that can lead to preventable recording rejections — and what you can look for before submitting.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Community Conference Room 221-E
100 Cummings Center, Beverly

Attorneys, paralegals, conveyancers, title professionals, and others who regularly submit documents for recording are encouraged to attend. Start next week with fewer surprises at the recording counter — we hope to see you there!

❓ FAQ Friday: Do you need an appointment to visit the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds?No appointment is necessary! Wal...
09/11/2026

❓ FAQ Friday: Do you need an appointment to visit the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds?

No appointment is necessary! Walk-ins are welcome during our regular business hours, whether you need to record a document, research property records, ask a question, or get help navigating our services.

🕗 Office Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
📄 Recording Deadline: 4:00 PM

If you are planning to record a document, we recommend arriving with enough time before the 4:00 PM cutoff so our staff can assist you. We’re here to help!


Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, the famil...
09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001.

We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, the families and communities forever changed, and the first responders, public servants, members of the military, and countless others who answered the call to help.

We also honor the courage, compassion, and sense of unity shown in the days and weeks that followed.

Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember those who were taken from us and to honor all whose lives were forever shaped by September 11.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

Throwback Thursday: A Beverly Connection to an American PatriotOn September 10, 1776, 21-year-old Continental Army Capta...
09/10/2026

Throwback Thursday: A Beverly Connection to an American Patriot

On September 10, 1776, 21-year-old Continental Army Captain Nathan Hale set out on one of the most famous intelligence missions of the American Revolution.
With General George Washington in need of information about British troop movements, Hale went behind British lines on Long Island disguised as a schoolteacher. He was eventually captured and executed as a spy on September 22, 1776.

But Nathan Hale’s story also has a connection to our own Southern Essex community.

Hale was the great-grandson of Rev. John Hale, the longtime minister of Beverly and an important figure in the Salem witch trials of 1692. John Hale initially supported the proceedings but later questioned them after his own wife was accused of witchcraft. He went on to write critically about the events before his death in 1700.

More than 80 years later, his great-grandson would become one of the best-known patriots of the American Revolution. It’s another reminder that the history found throughout Southern Essex connects to some of the most important chapters in American history.

📊 August By the NumbersAnother busy month is in the books at the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds! During August, we rec...
09/09/2026

📊 August By the Numbers

Another busy month is in the books at the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds! During August, we recorded:
🏠 1,229 deeds
📝 1,248 mortgages
📚 8,113 total recordings

From home sales and refinances, to discharges, liens, plans, and more, our team works each day to accurately record, preserve, and provide access to the documents that help tell the story of property ownership in Southern Essex County.

We’ll be back next month with another look at the Registry By the Numbers!

🏠 Website Wednesday:Yesterday we talked about recording a new Declaration of Homestead when property is transferred into...
09/09/2026

🏠 Website Wednesday:Yesterday we talked about recording a new Declaration of Homestead when property is transferred into or out of a trust. But how do you know whether you have an active one or not?

You can search our recorded documents online at SalemDeeds.com to see whether a Declaration of Homestead appears in the property record.

A homestead declaration can be an important part of protecting your primary residence, so it is worth knowing what has already been recorded, or if you still need to record one.

Need help navigating our website? We offer one-on-one and group training sessions to help you learn how to search our records. To schedule a training, contact: [email protected]

📣 One Week Away!Our Common Notary Mistakes training is coming up next week!Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at 9:00 AM f...
09/08/2026

📣 One Week Away!

Our Common Notary Mistakes training is coming up next week!
Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at 9:00 AM for a practical session focused on some of the most common notarial issues we see when documents are submitted for recording — and, most importantly, how to avoid them.

We’ll cover frequent mistakes that can lead to a document being rejected, along with helpful reminders to make sure your notarizations are complete, accurate, and ready for recording the first time.

📅 Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Community Conference Room 221-E, Cummings Center
🚪 Best entrance: Door 120A — take the elevator to the second floor

Whether you notarize documents regularly or just want a refresher, we hope you’ll join us! Only one week to go!

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100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C
Beverly, MA
01915

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+19785421700

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