Land Court forms

For use in Land Court (revised 12/2023). This form is used by parties and their attorneys when participating in mediation through the Land Court’s in-house mediation program.

Find forms for lawyers providing LAR services in court.

Use this form to inform the court that you are appearing in a case to represent a party or yourself. (Updated 12/6/23)

LC-002 (08/2016). This notice should be accompanied by the appearance of successor counsel.

(04-2022) Email application to LandCourt.FeeGenAppt@jud.state.ma.us.

For use in Land Court (revised 5/31/23). Complete this form to submit a request to the court to appoint a specific appointee in a pending Land Court case. All fee generating appointments must comply with S.J.C. Rule 1:07.

Courts are starting to use a system called FTR, but it is not yet available in all courts. If FTR is available for your case, audio recordings are accessible online for $10.00 at https://us.court.fm. Otherwise, use this form to order a CD.

For use in Land Court (03/07/2019).

For use in Land Court (effective 10/1/2021, last rev. 9/22/2021). Complaint to declare provisions void that restrict the transfer or use of property based on race, color, religion, national origin or sex, pursuant to G.L. c. 184, § 23B and Land Court Standing Order 2-21, effective October 1, 2021. No filing fee due.

For use in Land Court (revised 5/31/23). Fee Generating Appointees in a Land Court case may submit this form to comply with the statement of payment requirement under § 7 of S.J.C. Rule 1:07.

For use in all courts. All filers must mark on this form all applicable confidentiality provisions, and identify the precise location of the confidential information within the document being filed. Submitting this form does not, by itself, guarantee compliance with any additional rules for handling impounded info.

Use this Military Affidavit form to inform the court about the military status of a person in your case (50 U.S.C. § 3931). Instructions are included with the form. Revised 4/6/23. If you do not have a lawyer and are representing yourself in a case, simplified instructions for this form are available below.

If you do not have a lawyer and are representing yourself in a case, use these simplified instructions to help you fill out the Military Affidavit form.

For use in Land Court (Rev. 9/19). The action must be based on a claim or claims set forth in G. L. c. 185, § 3A (a) to (d), inclusive and the underlying project or development must involve 25 or more dwelling units; or the construction or alteration of 25,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.

For use in Land Court.

If you cannot pay for court fees and costs, you may be able to have the state pay for them. Find out if you are eligible to have court fees and costs waived, and learn how to apply.

Find the affidavit of indigency and related forms and instructions.

(Related to COVID-19 emergency)

For use in Land Court (CSSBQ, rev. 03/2020). Cover sheet required for all new-filed Subsequent to Registration (“S-Case”) Complaints.

LC-DA-DACS (10/31). This form is mandatory for use when submitting documents affecting registered land to the Land Court for approval. See Land Court Registered Land Resources webpage for guidance. Requests for condominium-related documents must use the Condominium/Amendment Approval Cover Sheet.

LC-CONDO-CACS (10/24). This form is mandatory for use when submitting condominium-related documents affecting registered land to the Land Court for approval. See Land Court Registered Land Resources webpage for guidance. All other document approval requests must use the Approval Request Cover Sheet.

A checklist of forms and procedures required in Land Court for voluntary withdrawal of land from the registration system (Rev. 5/3/19).

SVW (07-2022). For use in the Land Court for filing a SBQ Complaint for Voluntary Withdrawal of Land from the Registration System pursuant to G.L. c. 185, § 52.

ORWD (07-2022). For use in the Land Court in connection with a SBQ Complaint for Voluntary Withdrawal of Land from the Registration System pursuant to G.L. c. 185, § 52.

Explains the requirements for the submittal package for pre-file review in Land Court of proposed subdivisions of registered land. (Revised 12/26/23)

For use in Land Court (10/2016).

For use in Land Court. If a condominium is to contain both registered and recorded land, the registered portion may be withdrawn from the provisions of Chapter 185 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 183A § 16.

For use in Land Court.

For use in Land Court.

For use in Land Court (MDC-14)

For use in Land Court (SAD, formerly LCP-2, rev. 03/2024). Complaint under G.L. c. 185, § 97 for entry of new certificate of title/memorandum of unit ownership after death of registered owner. This form is to be used in conjunction with Land Court Chief Title Examiner Memorandum Re: Land Court Guideline 14.

Land Court form used to order reproductions of survey plans.

The Land Court does not accept for filing any Servicemembers Civil Relief Act cases not accompanied by the Mortgagee's Affidavit under MGL c.244, § 35A, as amended by St. 2010, c.258, § 7. This form may not display properly in your browser. Please download the form and open it using Acrobat reader.

For use in Land Court (10-29-18). See also, Filing requirement for complaint to determine military status.

Instructions for filing complaints in Land Court under the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (1-2-2015).

For use in Land Court (Rev. 2/13).

Land Court order of notice to all defendants and to all persons entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (04-19-19).

SMMJF (02/2019). Land Court motion for judgment in a Servicemember's case 50 U.S.C. § 3953(c)(1).

Land Court motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Attorney's affidavit as to current registered land information for use in Land Court ( Rev. 8/12).

Use this Military Affidavit form to inform the court about the military status of a person in your case (50 U.S.C. § 3931). Instructions are included with the form. Revised 4/6/23. If you do not have a lawyer and are representing yourself in a case, simplified instructions for this form are available below.

TL 1-5 (11-2024). For use in the Land Court for filing a new Tax Lien Complaint to foreclose property owners’ rights of redemption pursuant to G.L. c. 60, § 65.

As of Nov. 1, 2024, parties must use the notice of filing prepared by the Department of Revenue, per G.L. c. 60, § 75, as amended by c. 140 of the Acts of 2024, § 96. Plaintiff must record or register the notice in the local Registry of Deeds or Land Registration District, and then file a copy with the Land Court.

Use this Military Affidavit form to inform the court about the military status of a person in your case (50 U.S.C. § 3931). Instructions are included with the form. Revised 4/6/23. If you do not have a lawyer and are representing yourself in a case, simplified instructions for this form are available below.

For use in Land Court (10/2016).

LC-TL-MW (11/24). This form is mandatory for use in Land Court Tax Lien (TL) cases when a plaintiff moves to withdraw the Complaint to Foreclose Rights of Redemption previously filed in the case.

LC-TL-MOHRG (02/24). This form is mandatory for use when filing any motion and request for the court to schedule a hearing in Land Court Tax Lien (TL) cases. If needed, attach supporting affidavits or documentation to the motion form.

LCTL-ANS-CS (10-2021). For use in Land Court.

The “Guide and File” program can help a defendant complete and file a Tax Lien Answer form online. Guide and File guides the user through questions to complete the form. The completed Answer form can then be filed at the Land Court either electronically (eFile) or in person/by mail (on paper).

Mandatory form to be completed by plaintiff in all tax lien cases to move the case beyond the first-tier citation phase.