After a change in ownership, how do I correct the name(s) on my tax bill?

In order to change a name or trustee's name on a real estate tax bill, the Assessors' Office must receive a copy of a recorded deed or newly recorded trustee document filed at the Bristol County Registry of Deeds or Land Court.

In order to remove a decedent's name from a real estate tax bill, the Assessors' Office requires a recorded copy of a Death Certificate or Inheritance Tax Release of Lien. If the ownership is held as Tenancy by the Entirety or Joint Tenancy, the decedent's name will be removed. If the ownership is Tenancy in Common, the Assessors' Office will make the change once the probate has been finalized.

In the event your name has changed, please provide the Assessors' Office with the appropriately recorded document(s) from the Registry of Deeds or Land Court.

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1. What do the Assessors do?
2. How do Assessors determine value?
3. At what ratio is property assessed?
4. What does full and fair cash value mean?
5. Why do assessments change when nothing has happened to the property?
6. When are real property tax bills mailed?
7. What is the CPA tax?
8. Who is responsible for taxes if a property is sold after January 1?
9. Why is the former owner’s name still on my tax bill?
10. After a change in ownership, how do I correct the name(s) on my tax bill?
11. How do I change my address for tax billing?
12. What should I do if I recently sold my property but I am still receiving a tax bill?
13. When do I file for overvaluation abatement?
14. Where do I file an abatement application?
15. What is Proposition 2 1/2?
16. What is the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers?