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Bernalillo County Quitclaim Deed Form

Bernalillo County Quitclaim Deed Form

Bernalillo County Quitclaim Deed Form

Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all New Mexico recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/14/2025
Bernalillo County Quitclaim Deed Guide

Bernalillo County Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed form.

Document Last Validated 7/28/2025
Bernalillo County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Bernalillo County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed New Mexico Quitclaim Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/25/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Bernalillo County Clerk
Address:
One Civic Plaza NW, 6th floor / PO Box 542
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102-0542

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (505) 468-1290

Recording Tips for Bernalillo County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bernalillo County

Properties in any of these areas use Bernalillo County forms:

  • Albuquerque
  • Cedar Crest
  • Isleta
  • Kirtland Afb
  • Sandia Park
  • Tijeras

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bernalillo County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Bernalillo County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (505) 468-1290 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In New Mexico, real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a quitclaim deed. Quitclaim deeds are statutory under NMSA 1978 Section 47-1-44(3).

Quitclaim deeds offer no warranties of title and provide the least amount of protection to the grantee. They do not guarantee that the grantor has good title or ownership of the property and only transfer whatever interest the grantor may have in the property at the time of execution. They are typically used in divorce proceedings or other transfers of property pursuant to court order, or to clear title.

A lawful quitclaim deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status, and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. 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 quitclaim 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, the document must meet all state and local recording standards. Note that 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. This affidavit must be filed 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 quitclaim deeds or transfers of real property in New Mexico.

(New Mexico QD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Quitclaim Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Bernalillo County.

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