Otero County Quitclaim Deed Form

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

Otero County Quitclaim Deed Guide
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Otero County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Otero County Clerk
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Hours: 7:30 to 6:00 M-F
Phone: (575) 437-4942
Recording Tips for Otero County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Bring multiple forms of payment in case one isn't accepted
Cities and Jurisdictions in Otero County
Properties in any of these areas use Otero County forms:
- Alamogordo
- Bent
- Cloudcroft
- High Rolls Mountain Park
- Holloman Air Force Base
- La Luz
- Mayhill
- Mescalero
- Orogrande
- Pinon
- Sacramento
- Sunspot
- Timberon
- Tularosa
- Weed
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Otero 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 Otero County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Otero 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 Otero 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?
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How much does it cost to record in Otero County?
Recording fees in Otero County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (575) 437-4942 for current fees.
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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 Otero County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Quitclaim Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Otero County.
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