Quincy Property Records Search

Quincy property records are held at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and all other land documents for Quincy go through that registry. The Quincy Assessor's Office keeps a separate set of records for property tax assessments and ownership details. You can search both sets of records online at no cost. The registry uses MassLandRecords.com for deed searches, while the city assessor runs its own database at assessors.quincyma.gov. Between these two systems, you can find just about anything related to Quincy property records.

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Quincy property deeds and mortgages are recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at 649 High Street in Dedham. This is the only registry for all of Norfolk County, so every property transaction in Quincy ends up there. The registry stores deeds, mortgages, liens, plans, homestead declarations, and other land records. It is part of the Secretary of State's office and all records are open to the public.

You can search Norfolk County records online through MassLandRecords.com at no charge. The Norfolk Research Portal also gives access to recorded documents. Both tools let you search by owner name, property address, document type, or book and page number. Documents show up online within minutes of being recorded, so you can find even the most recent filings. To record documents in person, visit the Dedham office during regular business hours.

Quincy Assessor Property Data

The Quincy Assessor's Office is at Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street. Call (617) 376-1170 for questions about your property valuation or tax bill. The assessors appraise about 27,000 parcels in the city each year and also process more than 74,000 motor vehicle and boat excise tax bills annually.

Quincy runs its own online property lookup through the assessor's website. You can search by address or parcel ID. The system does not support name searches at this time. Results include the property tax assessment, ownership information, sales data, and exemption status. It is a straightforward tool that loads fast and gives you the basics without extra steps.

Quincy tax rates have been fairly stable. The FY 2025 residential rate is $11.53 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial is $23.01 per $1,000. The prior year was $11.27 residential and $22.45 commercial. A home assessed at $500,000 would owe roughly $5,765 in annual property taxes at the current rate.

The Massachusetts Land Records portal gives free access to deeds and mortgages for Quincy and all other communities in the state.

Select Norfolk County from the district list to search Quincy property records by name or address.

Quincy Property Tax Exemptions

Quincy offers several property tax exemption programs for qualifying residents. These reduce the amount of tax you owe each year. You must apply through the assessor's office and meet the eligibility rules for each program.

Available exemptions include programs for senior citizens age 65 and older, legally blind property owners, widows and widowers with minor children, spouses of deceased police officers and firefighters, and veterans. Each program has its own income and asset limits. Some require that you have owned and lived in the property for a set number of years. The assessor's office at (617) 376-1170 can tell you which programs you may qualify for and what paperwork you need to file.

Note: Exemption applications have deadlines, so contact the Quincy Assessor's Office early in the fiscal year to avoid missing your window.

Recording Fees for Quincy

Fees to record Quincy property documents at the Norfolk County Registry follow the state schedule. Deeds cost $155. Mortgages are $205. Discharges run $105. A Declaration of Homestead is $35. The deed excise tax is $4.56 per $1,000 of the sale price, paid at the time of recording. Certified copies are $1.00 per page from the registry.

Filing a homestead on your Quincy home gives you up to $1,000,000 in protection under M.G.L. Chapter 188. All recorded documents are public records under M.G.L. Chapter 66. The rules for valid deeds and recording are in M.G.L. Chapter 183. These laws apply to every property in Quincy and across Massachusetts.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Quincy. Boston and Brookline use different county registries, while Weymouth and Brockton are in Norfolk and Plymouth counties.