Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell will be the guest speaker at the Sharon Historical Society’s quarterly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at the society’s museum, 16 High St.
The short speaking program will touch on the registry's history and O'Donnell's work to modernize and computerize the Norfolk County real estate records.
O'Donnell also will answer questions. His staff will provide information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act. A computer will be available to show how to access the registry’s website and land records database to confirm the status of a mortgage discharge or print out a copy of a deed. Although the Register and his staff cannot provide legal advice, they can provide answers to basic questions, give general information and provide Declaration of Homestead forms.
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The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The registry is the basic resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information.
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