An Act to modernize the administration of registered land under Chapter 185 of the General Laws

This bill updates the laws governing registered land in Massachusetts to streamline how property titles are managed and withdrawn from the registration system. It allows public entities like the state or local governments to easily remove land from the registry when they acquire it through eminent domain, while also creating a formal process for private landowners to voluntarily withdraw their property from the system. To withdraw land voluntarily, owners must file a notice with the land court, submit a title report, and provide proof that other interested parties, such as mortgage holders, have been notified. Once approved by a judge, the land reverts to standard unregistered status, clearing it of certain liens and claims that were previously tied to the registered system. Additionally, the bill clarifies rules about correcting errors in official land records, ensuring changes are only made for clerical mistakes or with a court order.