Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell will be the guest speaker of the Sharon Adult Center and Council on Aging's Over 60 Men's Club at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Sharon Community Center.
The short speaking program will touch on the historical nature of the registry and the register's efforts to modernize and computerize the vast number of Norfolk County real estate records. Following his remarks, the register will be available to answer individual questions. The register's staff will help provide information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act. A computer will be available to demonstrate how to access the registry's website and land records database. The register and staff can 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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