Massachusetts § 6 - Name and address of grantee; recital of consideration; failure to comply
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§ 6. Name and address of grantee; recital of consideration; failure to comply
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.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6 cover?
Section 6 ("Name and address of grantee; recital of consideration; failure to comply") 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.
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