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Rio Arriba County Grant Deed Form

Rio Arriba County Grant Deed Form

Rio Arriba County Grant Deed Form

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

Validated 7/18/2025 Preview Form
Rio Arriba County Grant Deed Guide

Rio Arriba County Grant Deed Guide

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Rio Arriba County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Rio Arriba County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

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Validated 3/4/2025 Preview Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Rio Arriba County Clerk

Address:
Courthouse - 7 Main St / PO Box 158
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico 87575

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (505) 588-7724

Espanola Office

Address:
County Annex - 1122 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, New Mexico 87532

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (505) 753-1780

Recording Tips for Rio Arriba County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs

Cities and Jurisdictions in Rio Arriba County

Properties in any of these areas use Rio Arriba County forms:

  • Abiquiu
  • Alcalde
  • Canjilon
  • Canones
  • Cebolla
  • Chama
  • Chimayo
  • Cordova
  • Coyote
  • Dixon
  • Dulce
  • El Rito
  • Embudo
  • Espanola
  • Gallina
  • Hernandez
  • La Madera
  • Lindrith
  • Los Ojos
  • Medanales
  • Petaca
  • San Juan Pueblo
  • Tierra Amarilla
  • Truchas
  • Vallecitos
  • Velarde
  • Youngsville

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County?

Recording fees in Rio Arriba County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (505) 588-7724 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 Rio Arriba County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Rio Arriba County.

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