Below is a list of currently know announcements regarding courthouse closures nationwide in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
| County | Status | Searching | Recording | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | SHUT DOWN | In Person | On-Line | Walk-In | Drop-Off | E-Recording | Notes |
| Madison | OK | No | No | No | Yes | E-recording still permitted | |
Contents
- 1 Maryland
- 2 Massachusetts
- 2.1 Barnstable
- 2.2 Berkshire Middle
- 2.3 Berkshire North
- 2.4 Berkshire South
- 2.5 Bristol Fall River
- 2.6 Bristol North
- 2.7 Bristol South
- 2.8 Dukes
- 2.9 Essex South
- 2.10 Essex North
- 2.11 Franklin County
- 2.12 Hampden Registry of Deeds
- 2.13 Hampshire
- 2.14 Middlesex North
- 2.15 Middlesex South
- 2.16 Nantucket
- 2.17 Norfolk
- 2.18 Plymouth
- 2.19 Suffolk
- 2.20 Worcester North
- 2.21 Worcester South
- 3 Pennsylvania
Maryland
Prince George's
The county has shut down its recording offices. No further recordings will be processed until further notice.
Massachusetts
Barnstable
Registry is open for recordings only. No closings at the Registry or title research.
Berkshire Middle
building is closed but accepting recordings at the front door. They are e-recording.
Berkshire North
is open-normal hours
Berkshire South
is open-normal hours
Bristol Fall River
(Joel Stein) Open to Public
Bristol North
beginning March 19th will not permit closings in their main office in Taunton or the satellite office in Attleboro. They are open to e-recording and encourage it. On their website they have listed more information.
Bristol South
(Joel Stein) Open to Public
Dukes
open to recordings (Joel Stein)
Essex South
Open (Joel Stein)
Essex North
Open (Joel Stein)
Franklin County
closed but accepting e-recording and onsite recording if you call from downstairs of building
Hampden Registry of Deeds
is closed in Hampden because the Court House is closed. They are open in Westfield. e-recordings are available.
Hampshire
Recording only
Middlesex North
accepting e-filings only
Middlesex South
is fully closed and a notice that no documents are being accepted. However, it appears e recordings are going on record. (Dominic Poncia)
Nantucket
Closed (Joel Stein)
Norfolk
closed to public but accepting e-recordings or recording at door
Plymouth
Open to the public (Joel Stein)
Suffolk
closed completely
Worcester North
open to Public
Worcester South
open for recordings
Pennsylvania
Bucks
Bucks County is currently open. The Recorder is encouraging people to use online resources rather than come into the office for searching purposes if possible.
Lancaster
The Recorder of Deeds is open but will be restricting in-person recording to a drop-off procedure. Source: [1]
Montgomery
The Assessment and Treasurer Offices as well as the Courts are open. The Recorder’s office has suspended its public and title search areas effective Friday, March 13 but remains open.
Westmoreland
The County offices are currently open but is asking the public to conduct business over the internet or through the mail.
