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HOLIDAY NOTICE!

We will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6TH, 2010 and will re-open on Tuesday, September 7TH, 2010 AT our regular business hours.  

Our motto: How May We Help You!

Recording Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

To call ahead and reserve a Closing Room, please contact Customer Service at
978-542-1704
Breaking News

Astro Fuel Releases Mechanics Liens
on 6/22/2010
Click here to make sure your lien has been discharged

Breaking News

The Gloucester Times reports:
"More residents filing for Homestead protection"
click here to read the article

Consumer Advisory

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued a Consumer Advisory with tips for avoiding Mortgage Modification Scams and Foreclosure Rescue Scams. 
Click here to read the advisory
Click here to visit their website for more information.

ALERT - ALERT - ALERT!

There are companies offering to provide you with a Certified Copy of your Deed for a cost of $69.50.

Please be aware that you may print a copy of your deed online for FREE if you have purchased your home after 1983. FOR DEEDS PRIOR TO 1983, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO contact our Customer Service Department FOR A fREE COPY OF YOUR DEED. 

register John O'Brien: "This is nothing more than a consumer rip-off."

Click to read the article from the Salem News
Click to read the article from the Lynn Daily Item
Click to read the article from the Beverly Citizen
Click to read the article from the Banker & Tradesman
Click to read the article from the Georgetown Record
Click to read the article from the North Andover Citizen
Click to read the article from the Tri-Town Transcript
Click to read the article from the Cape Ann Beacon
Click to read the article from the Swampscott Reporter
Click to read the article from the Marblehead Reporter
Click to read a second article from the Salem News
 

WARNING!!!

The Southern Essex registry of Deeds wants to alert you of this potential fraudulent mortgage scheme. 
Click to read the Salem news story
Click to read the Boston Globe story 
Homeowners should make sure that the proper entities are being paid when refinancing or selling their property.

Register O'brien alerts
Essex County Residents to Rental Scam
Click Here to read the Salem News article from 7/28/09
Click Here to read the Salem News article from 7/29/09

Renters, for assistance in determining home ownership Click Here to search our Public Property Records
also you may contact us at southernessexcustomerservice@sec.state.ma.us
or call us at 978-542-1704

 

REGISTER O'BRIEN'S LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
"'JUMBO' LOAN INTEREST RATE IS UNFAIR" 
The Eagle-Tribune 6/5/2009

 

REGISTER, "HOMESTEAD-DECLARATION SCAM PUTS REGISTRY ON HIGH ALERT"
MA Lawyers Weekly Story 5/18/2009

 

Click Here for a Homestead Form. For any questions please contact our Customer Service Department  at 978-542-1704 or via email at 

"FOR OUR CUSTOMERS' CONVENIENCE,  THE RECORDING HOURS FOR THE SOUTHERN ESSEX DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS WILL BE FROM
8:00AM - 4:00PM."
   

                                                         JOHN O'BRIEN
                                              REGISTER



REGISTER O'BRIEN'S SUGGESTIONS
ON THE ECONOMY

FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERS RESOURCE CENTER

REGISTER OF DEEDS JOHN L. O'BRIEN ANNOUNCES HIS 2009 "HOMESTEAD PROTECTION OUTREACH PROGRAM" CLICK HERE!

 

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