Massachusetts § 6C - Residence and address of mortgagee or assignee
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 6C — Residence and address of mortgagee or assignee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6C. Residence and address of mortgagee or assignee
Section 6C. Every mortgage and assignment of a mortgage presented for record shall contain or have endorsed upon it the residence and post office address of the mortgagee or assignee if said mortgagee or assignee is a natural person, or a business address, mail address or post office address of the mortgagee or assignee if the mortgagee or assignee is not a natural person. Such endorsement shall be recorded as part of the mortgage or assignment of a mortgage. Failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of any mortgage or assignment of a mortgage or the recording thereof. No register of deeds shall accept a mortgage or assignment of a mortgage for recording unless it is in compliance with the requirements of this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 6C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 6C cover?
Section 6C ("Residence and address of mortgagee or assignee") 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 § 6C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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