Worcester District Registry of Deeds

Tax Stamps

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts derives revenue from the sale of real estate through the sale of state tax stamps. The amount of the excise tax stamp differs from time to time depending on the action of the State General Court. In Worcester County, the seller, by custom, is obligated to pay for the amount of this stamp just as the buyer is accountable for paying the recording fee for the deed and his/her mortgage. The money paid for the tax stamps is income to the Registry and is forwarded to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The current tax stamp rate is $2.28 per $500.00 of value.

Deeds Excise Tax Stamp Calculator

*Please note that the above calculator is only an estimate and actual excise calculated at the Registry of Deeds may vary from the figures above. Please confirm the excise stamp amount with the Registry of Deeds.

Registry of Deeds
90 Front St
Worcester, MA
01608