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Public Records Fee in Massachusetts

Massachusetts public records fees are governed by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, § 10, which permits a fee reduction of 25% under specified conditions. The statute sets out a formula for calculating the allowable fee when a request is made for a public record, with the reduction applied to the standard fee. The exact criteria and calculation method are defined in the statute itself. A worked example below illustrates how the 25% reduction is applied. For a precise estimate based on your specific request, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statutory formula directly from the official source.

Governing authority

In Massachusetts, the public records fee rule is set by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, § 10. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, § 10 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleX/Chapter66/Section10).

Massachusetts public records fee: the verified value is 25% under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, § 10. The verified packet cites Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, § 10 (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleX/Chapter66/Section10).

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This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.