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Santa Fe County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Santa Fe County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Santa Fe County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/26/2025
Santa Fe County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Santa Fe County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

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Document Last Validated 6/25/2025
Santa Fe County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Santa Fe County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/20/2025

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Important: Your property must be located in Santa Fe County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Santa Fe County Clerk
Address:
240 Grant Ave
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (505) 986-6280 & 6289

Recording Tips for Santa Fe County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Santa Fe County

Properties in any of these areas use Santa Fe County forms:

  • Cerrillos
  • Edgewood
  • Glorieta
  • Lamy
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Fe
  • Stanley
  • Tesuque

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Santa Fe County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Santa Fe County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Santa Fe County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Santa Fe County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Santa Fe County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Santa Fe County?

Recording fees in Santa Fe County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (505) 986-6280 & 6289 for current fees.

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Removing a Deceased Joint Tenant from a New Mexico Real Estate Title

New Mexico's statutes define joint tenancy at 47-1-36. This law states that a "joint tenancy in real property is one owned by two or more persons, each owning the whole and an equal undivided share, by a title created by a single devise or conveyance, when expressly declared . . . to be a joint tenancy." Property titled in this manner cannot be passed in a will; instead, a deceased joint tenant's share is distributed equally amongst the survivors as a function of law until only one person holds the property in sole ownership.

While technically accurate, this description oversimplifies the situation. What happens when it's time to sell the property? Unless the local recording office cross-references death notices with real estate records, the deceased owner's name still appears on the title. This inaccuracy can create confusion during a title search and slow down the transfer process. In addition, outdated ownership information might interfere with property tax billing, which could lead to unnecessary fees and/or penalties.

The surviving owner(s) may prevent these potential issues with a simple step: when one joint tenant dies, the other(s) can execute and record an affidavit of facts as to death with the local recording office. It is possible to address this at the time of sale, but it makes sense to handle it within a short time after the owner's death because the necessary documentation is more likely to be easily accessible. This action keeps property records up-to-date, verifies the owner's interest and rights to the title, and ensures smoother transfers in the future.

Each circumstance is unique, so please contact an attorney with questions or for complex situations.

(New Mexico Affidavit of DJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Santa Fe County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant meets all recording requirements specific to Santa Fe County.

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