Massachusetts § 5B - Affidavits relating to title; recording
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5B — Affidavits relating to title; recording, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5B. Affidavits relating to title; recording
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.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5B cover?
Section 5B ("Affidavits relating to title; recording") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 5B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 5B" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 5B apply to my situation?
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