Bernalillo County Release of Deed of Trust Form (New Mexico)
All Bernalillo County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Release of Deed of Trust Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Bernalillo County compliant document last validated/updated 7/23/2025
Release Guidelines
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Bernalillo County compliant document last validated/updated 6/24/2025
Completed Example of the Release of Deed of Trust Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Bernalillo County compliant document last validated/updated 4/10/2025
The following New Mexico and Bernalillo County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Release of Deed of Trust forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Bernalillo County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Bernalillo County Clerk
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
Local jurisdictions located in Bernalillo County include:
- Albuquerque
- Cedar Crest
- Isleta
- Kirtland Afb
- Sandia Park
- Tijeras
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Bernalillo County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Bernalillo County using our eRecording service.
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 the Release of Deed of Trust forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Bernalillo County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Bernalillo County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New Mexico or Bernalillo County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Bernalillo County Release of Deed of Trust forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
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.
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