Discharging your mortgage

Here’s what to do:

Check with your lender: Sometimes, your lender or closing attorney will file the discharge for you. However, you might receive the Discharge of Mortgage in the mail.

File the discharge yourself: Bring the original Discharge of Mortgage provided by your lender, along with a check for $105 plus applicable postage fees made payable to the Registry of Deeds.

Record the discharge: We will record the discharge and return it to you within a couple of weeks. (For Registered Land, the original discharge will be retained.) Feel free to bring a copy for us to timestamp with the recording information for your records.

Mail-in option: If you prefer, mail the original Discharge of Mortgage with a check for $105 plus applicable postage fees made payable to the Registry of Deeds to:

Fall River Registry of Deeds
441 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720