DEEDS
Deed and Quitclaim Deed Notary in Boston
A deed cannot be recorded until it is properly acknowledged before a notary. We come to you to notarize quitclaim, warranty and fiduciary deeds, and deeds into a trust, so your transfer can move forward without delay.
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AT A GLANCE
Acknowledged correctly, ready to record
For owners, families, trustees, executors and their attorneys
- Quitclaim, warranty and fiduciary deeds
- Deeds into and out of a trust
- Massachusetts and out-of-state property
- Home, office, hospital and nursing home visits
Deeds we notarize
Your attorney or the county where the property sits determines the form. We make sure the signing and the acknowledgment are completed correctly.
Quitclaim deeds
In Massachusetts, the quitclaim deed is the standard deed for most sales and carries covenants under state law. In many other states, a quitclaim deed transfers only whatever interest the signer holds and is common between family members, in divorces and when adding or removing a name from title.
Warranty deeds
Used in many states for sales, with the seller guaranteeing clear title. Common when a Boston-area resident is selling property in another state.
Deeds into a trust
Transferring a home into a revocable or irrevocable trust is a key step in many estate plans. See our deed to trust page and trust document notary services.
Fiduciary deeds
Signed by executors, personal representatives, trustees or guardians conveying property on behalf of an estate, trust or ward. We confirm the signer's capacity wording matches the documents.
Deeds for out-of-state property
Many states require witnesses in addition to the notary, and some use specific acknowledgment wording. We follow the form and instructions your attorney or title company provides.
Related documents
Mortgage discharges, homestead declarations, affidavits and powers of attorney that often accompany a deed. See real estate documents.
Trained, screened and insured for lender and title work
- Certified loan signing agent, trained through Loan Signing System
- National Notary Association member and NNA-trained
- Background screened, as title companies and lenders require
- Insured, with a certificate of insurance available on request
- Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent
- Commissioned Massachusetts Notary Public, over 20 years in business
Why the acknowledgment matters
In Massachusetts, a deed cannot be recorded at the Registry of Deeds unless it carries a certificate of acknowledgment, or of proof of its execution (Massachusetts General Laws chapter 183, section 29). An acknowledgment is the notarial act in which the signer appears in person, proves their identity, and confirms they signed voluntarily. The notary then completes and signs the acknowledgment certificate and applies their seal.
A deed with a missing seal, an incomplete certificate, a mismatched name or the wrong date can be rejected for recording, which can delay a sale, a refinance or an estate settlement. Our process is designed to prevent those problems: we check the certificate wording, the names, the dates and the signer's capacity before you sign.
Every person whose signature is on the deed must appear before the notary with a current government-issued photo ID. If owners are in different places, each can sign before a notary where they are, as long as the attorney or title company approves.
Have a deed ready to sign?
We come to your home, office or care facility across Greater Boston.
Before your appointment
- Have the deed prepared first. Your attorney prepares the deed. We cannot draft or change it.
- Do not sign in advance. You must sign in front of the notary.
- Bring photo ID for every signer, with names that match the deed.
- Ask about witnesses. If the property is in a state that requires witnesses, tell us when you request a quote.
- Know where it goes next. Confirm with your attorney who records the deed and how the original should be returned.
What we can and cannot do
We are notaries, not attorneys. We verify identity, witness signatures and complete notarial certificates. We cannot prepare a deed, choose the type of deed, review title, advise on taxes or tell you how a transfer will affect your rights. Those are legal questions for a Massachusetts attorney, and the Massachusetts Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service if you need one.
For Massachusetts real estate closings, we notarize only as arranged by the attorney conducting the closing, consistent with chapter 222, section 17. For full buyer and seller packages, see our real estate closing notary and loan signing pages.
Frequently asked questions
Can you prepare my quitclaim deed?
No. Preparing a deed is legal work for an attorney. Once your attorney prepares it, we can notarize your signature.
Does a Massachusetts deed need witnesses?
Massachusetts requires the deed to be acknowledged before a notary for recording. Some other states also require one or two witnesses. Follow your attorney's or title company's instructions, and tell us if witnesses are needed.
Can each owner sign at a different time?
Often, yes. Each signer can appear before a notary separately if the attorney or title company approves. Ask them before scheduling.
Can you notarize a deed at a hospital or nursing home?
Yes. We regularly visit hospitals and care facilities. The signer must be alert, able to communicate and able to understand what they are signing.
Can I notarize a deed for property outside Massachusetts here?
Yes. A Massachusetts notary can notarize your signature on a deed for property in another state, using the acknowledgment form that state requires.
My name has changed since I took title. What should I do?
Tell your attorney before the appointment. The deed often needs to show both names, and your ID must support the name you sign.
Do you record the deed?
We do not record deeds. Your attorney or title company typically records it at the Registry of Deeds.
Schedule your deed signing
Quitclaim, warranty, fiduciary and trust deeds notarized wherever you are.