New Mexico Release of Deed of Trust
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About the New Mexico Release of Deed of Trust
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- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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In New Mexico, the Trustee or the Beneficiary/Lender can release a Deed of Trust. This form is used by the Beneficiary/Lender. NM Stat 48-7-4(C)(2018) If, at any time the obligation secured by the mortgage or deed of trust described in Subsection B of this section is fulfilled, and the balance is zero, the mortgagee or beneficiary shall cause the mortgage or deed of trust to be released of record upon written demand of the mortgagor, trustor or the successor or assignee thereof.
48-7-5. Failure to release; penalty; civil liability.]
Any person who shall be guilty of violating the preceding section [48-7-4 NMSA 1978], upon conviction before any justice of the peace [magistrate] or district court having jurisdiction of the same shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten [($10.00)] nor more than twenty-five dollars [($25.00)], and shall be liable in a civil action to the owner of such real estate for all costs of clearing the title to said property including a reasonable attorney's fee.
(New Mexico Release of DOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in New Mexico only.
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Common Uses for Release of Deed of Trust
- Record a partial reconveyance to release a portion of collateral
- Record a partial release of a mortgage or deed of trust
- Clear a paid-off mortgage from the public record
- Document the reconveyance of a property after loan payoff
- Clear title after paying off a home equity line of credit
- Document a borrower's obligation secured by real property
- Record a deed of trust to secure a promissory note
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our release of deed of trust forms are specifically formatted for each county in New Mexico.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.