Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion Form (Massachusetts)

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

Notice of Substantial Completion Form

Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion Form

Fill in the blank Notice of Substantial Completion form formatted to comply with all Massachusetts recording and content requirements.
Included Middlesex County compliant document last validated/updated 9/24/2024

Notice of Substantial Completion Guide

Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Middlesex County compliant document last validated/updated 10/25/2024

Completed Example of the Notice of Substantial Completion Document

Middlesex County Completed Example of the Notice of Substantial Completion Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Middlesex County compliant document last validated/updated 10/16/2024

When using these Notice of Substantial Completion forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Middlesex County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Middlesex North Registry of Deeds

360 Gorham St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 4:15

Phone: (978) 322-9000

Middlesex South Registry of Deeds

208 Cambridge St / PO Box 68, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141

Hours: 8:00am to 3:45pm M-F

Phone: (617) 679-6300

Local jurisdictions located in Middlesex County include:

  • Acton
  • Arlington
  • Arlington Heights
  • Ashby
  • Ashland
  • Auburndale
  • Ayer
  • Bedford
  • Belmont
  • Billerica
  • Boxborough
  • Burlington
  • Cambridge
  • Carlisle
  • Chelmsford
  • Chestnut Hill
  • Concord
  • Devens
  • Dracut
  • Dunstable
  • Everett
  • Framingham
  • Groton
  • Hanscom Afb
  • Holliston
  • Hopkinton
  • Hudson
  • Lexington
  • Lincoln
  • Littleton
  • Lowell
  • Malden
  • Marlborough
  • Maynard
  • Medford
  • Melrose
  • Natick
  • New Town
  • Newton
  • Newton Center
  • Newton Highlands
  • Newton Lower Falls
  • Newton Upper Falls
  • Newtonville
  • Nonantum
  • North Billerica
  • North Chelmsford
  • North Reading
  • North Waltham
  • Nutting Lake
  • Pepperell
  • Pinehurst
  • Reading
  • Sherborn
  • Shirley
  • Somerville
  • Stoneham
  • Stow
  • Sudbury
  • Tewksbury
  • Townsend
  • Tyngsboro
  • Village Of Nagog Woods
  • Waban
  • Wakefield
  • Waltham
  • Watertown
  • Waverley
  • Wayland
  • West Groton
  • West Medford
  • West Newton
  • West Townsend
  • Westford
  • Weston
  • Wilmington
  • Winchester
  • Woburn
  • Woodville

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 Middlesex 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 Middlesex County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Middlesex County?

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

Can the Notice of Substantial Completion 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 Middlesex County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Middlesex County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Massachusetts or Middlesex 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 Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion 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.

In Massachusetts, a Notice of Substantial Completion must be filed or recorded with the registry of deeds upon or after the contract has reached substantial completion. M.G.L. Ch. 254, 2(a). "Substantial completion" occurs when the work under the written contract is sufficiently complete so that it can be occupied or utilized for its intended use. Id.

The Notice of Substantial Completion contains the date of the written contact, names of the owner and contractor, and a legal property description sufficient for identification. Id.

The owner also signs the Notice and states that he has served a copy of the Notice upon every person who has filed or recorded a Notice of Contract. Id

A copy of the Notice, indicating the date of filing or recording, must also be mailed by the owner, via certified mail with return receipt requested, to every person who has filed a Notice of Contract. Id. Additionally, the contractor must serve a copy to every person who has entered into a written contract directly with the contractor as well as to every person who has given a written Notice of Identification to the contractor. Id.

The failure of the owner or contractor to give notice of the filing or recording of the Notice of Substantial Completion to the persons entitled shall not prejudice the rights of any third parties who rely upon it in good faith and without actual knowledge of such failure of notice. Id.

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

Our Promise

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

Save Time and Money

Get your Middlesex County Notice of Substantial Completion form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4420 Reviews )

Jimmy W.

November 1st, 2024

Very thorough with plenty of instructions. Nice to be able to fill in the forms on my computer at my own pace and edit if needed. Jim

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

RUTH A.

October 25th, 2024

I am so very thankful for the service that you provide for the public, thank you very much.

Reply from Staff

We deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in our services. Thank you for your valuable feedback and for choosing us.

Nancy R.

October 25th, 2024

Deeds.com is very precise, helpful and friendly. I found the form I needed without any effort and everything worked perfect and smooth. I recommend it 100%. rnThank you.

Reply from Staff

We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!

Elizabeth K.

November 25th, 2023

I found what I needed easily.

Reply from Staff

We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!

Lorie S.

April 24th, 2024

It was available to download immediately

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Della F.

May 30th, 2019

Always total satisfaction when information is needed. Request for information provided quickly from extremely knowledgeable and courteous personnel.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Jayne C.

April 23rd, 2023

It was very easy to navigate and find what I needed. Very happy with the app.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Michael S.

September 16th, 2024

Great product and service. So convenient.

Reply from Staff

Your satisfaction with our services is of utmost importance to us. Thank you for letting us know how we did!

Robert B.

February 21st, 2020

Couldn't be more simple. Good product

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Kevin B.

May 28th, 2023

Easy to use and very helpful

Reply from Staff

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback Kevin. Hope you have an amazing day.

Myron L.

November 29th, 2020

The forms were not identical to the county's version but it met my needs.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Jay T.

August 6th, 2020

I filled out the deed, had it notarized, and recorded. No problems. I put this off for so long. Once I had the form it was recorded in one day.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Peter M.

February 3rd, 2020

Quick and complete. Thanks!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Ann M.

February 11th, 2022

I was extremely pleased with how easy this process was, and how quickly my document was recorded. I will definitely use this again!

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Elizabeth H.

December 17th, 2020

You had just what I was looking for. It was explained well and easy to find. Will recommend you.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!