By Stephen McCarthy
This morning I am meeting the trustee of a condo association to obtain a 6D Certificate.
The 6 D Certificate is proof all of the condo fees and assessments for a a condo have been paid in full.
A few things you need to know about the 6D Certificate:
- The seller obtains the 6 D certificate for the closing
- A 6D is only required for the sale of a condo. Not part of the sale of a single family or multi family
- The buyer and the lender will not close without a completed 6 D Certificate
- The Seller of the condo can not sign the 6D
- A Trustee of the condo association signs the 6 D
- The 6 D Cert must also be notarized
- The 6 D Cert must be an original
- When you get the 6 D certificate completed make it good beyond the scheduled closing date. If the closing is delayed you want to avoid going back for a new 6D
- Some condo associations charge a fee to prepare a 6 D. Might cost $50 to $200
- This document is required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, section 6(d)
As the listing agent I will follow for the 6D to make sure it is available for closing day. However sometimes the seller’s attorney or the seller will obtain the signed and notarized document.
