Lea County Grant Deed Form

Lea County Grant Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Lea County Grant Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Lea County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional New Mexico and Lea County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Lea County Clerk
Address:
100 North Main, Suite 1C / PO Box 1507
Lovington, New Mexico 88260
Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (575) 396-8619
Recording Tips for Lea County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
Cities and Jurisdictions in Lea County
Properties in any of these areas use Lea County forms:
- Caprock
- Crossroads
- Eunice
- Hobbs
- Jal
- Lovington
- Maljamar
- Mcdonald
- Monument
- Tatum
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Lea 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 Lea County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea County?
Recording fees in Lea County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (575) 396-8619 for current fees.
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In New Mexico, real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a grant deed. A standard grant deed conveys an interest in real property to the named grantee with covenants that the title is free of any encumbrances (except for those stated in the deed) and that the grantor holds an interest in the property and is free to convey it. Grant deeds are not statutory in New Mexico, so the covenants should be explicit in the form of the instrument of transfer.
Grant deeds offer the grantee more protection than quitclaim deeds, but less than warranty deeds. A quitclaim deed includes no warranty of title, and only conveys any interest that the grantor may have in the subject property. A warranty deed provides more protection to the grantee than a grant deed because it requires the grantor to defend against all claims against the title.
A lawful grant deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status; the consideration given for the transfer; and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting choice. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership.
For New Mexico residential property, the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and community property. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more unmarried persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is expressly created in the conveyance (NMSA 1978 47-1-15). A conveyance to a married couple is presumed to be community property, with some exceptions (NMSA 1978 40-3-12).
As with any conveyance of realty, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. Finally, it must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. Note: because New Mexico is a nondisclosure state, certain types of personal information, including the consideration exchanged in a transfer of property, are withheld from public record.
Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official. Record the deed at the county clerk's office in the county where the property is located for a valid transfer. Contact the same office to confirm accepted forms of payment.
All transfers require a Real Property Transfer Declaration Affidavit, which details the sales information for the transfer. There are certain exceptions, such as an instrument delivered to establish a gift or a distribution, or an instrument pursuant to a court-ordered partition. If the transfer is exempt from the affidavit requirement, detail the reason why on the face of the deed. See NMSA 1978 7-38-12.1(D) for a list of exemptions. File this affidavit with the assessor's office within 30 days of the deed's recordation.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact an attorney with any questions related to grant deeds or transfers of real property in New Mexico.
(New Mexico Grant Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Lea County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Lea County.
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