Norfolk County Notice of Identification Form (Massachusetts)

All Norfolk County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Notice of Identification Form

Norfolk County Notice of Identification Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Identification form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.
Included Norfolk County compliant document last validated/updated 10/10/2024

Notice of Indentification Guide

Norfolk County Notice of Indentification Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Norfolk County compliant document last validated/updated 11/1/2024

Completed Example of the Notice of Indentification Document

Norfolk County Completed Example of the Notice of Indentification Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Norfolk County compliant document last validated/updated 10/30/2024

When using these Notice of Identification forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Norfolk County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

649 High St, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026-0069

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording: 9:00 to 4:00

Phone: (781) 461-6101

Local jurisdictions located in Norfolk County include:

  • Avon
  • Babson Park
  • Bellingham
  • Braintree
  • Brookline
  • Brookline Village
  • Canton
  • Cohasset
  • Dedham
  • Dover
  • East Walpole
  • East Weymouth
  • Foxboro
  • Franklin
  • Holbrook
  • Medfield
  • Medway
  • Millis
  • Milton
  • Milton Village
  • Needham
  • Needham Heights
  • Norfolk
  • North Weymouth
  • Norwood
  • Plainville
  • Quincy
  • Randolph
  • Sharon
  • Sheldonville
  • South Walpole
  • South Weymouth
  • Stoughton
  • Walpole
  • Wellesley
  • Wellesley Hills
  • Westwood
  • Weymouth
  • Wrentham

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Norfolk County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Norfolk County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Norfolk County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Norfolk County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Notice of Identification forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Norfolk County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Norfolk County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Massachusetts or Norfolk County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Norfolk County Notice of Identification forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Subcontractors, vendors, and design professionals involved in a work of improvement must send a special type of notice when they have not contracted directly with the original contractor or property owner and are working under another party. This preserves these individual's rights to a mechanic's lien while letting the owner know who is involved in the job and may have a later claim if unpaid.

In Massachusetts, a lien claimant without a direct contractual relationship with the original contractor, except for liens for labor, can only claim an amount of lien less than or equal to the amount due or to become due under the subcontract between the original contractor and the subcontractor whose work includes the work of the person claiming the lien. M.G.L. Ch. 254, 4. However, if the claimant files a Notice of Identification within thirty (30) days of commencement of his performance, lien rights are preserved for the full amount of services or materials expended. Id.

The Notice of Identification contains the following information: 1) contractor's name; 2) name of the party sending the notice; 3) whether the claimant is a subcontractor, vendor, or design professional; 4) name of the person contracted with; 5) name of the person or party furnished; 6) the property address where work is performed; and 7) the amount of the contract. Id. The Notice must be sent via certified mail, return receipt requested, to the original contractor within thirty (30) days of starting performance.

The amount stated in any such notice of identification shall not limit the amount of the lien. Id. Any inaccuracy in the naming of the contractor or other information in such notice shall not affect its validity provided there is actual notice. Id.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice. If you have questions about the Notice of Identification, or any other issues related to lien laws in Massachusetts, please consult with an attorney.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Norfolk County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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