Mckinley County Release of Deed of Trust Form
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Mckinley County Release of Deed of Trust Form
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Mckinley County Release Guidelines
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Mckinley County Completed Example of the Release of Deed of Trust Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
McKinley County Clerk
Gallup, New Mexico 87301
Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 M-F
Phone: (505) 863-6866
Recording Tips for Mckinley County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Mckinley County
Properties in any of these areas use Mckinley County forms:
- Brimhall
- Church Rock
- Continental Divide
- Crownpoint
- Fort Wingate
- Gallup
- Gamerco
- Jamestown
- Mentmore
- Mexican Springs
- Navajo
- Prewitt
- Ramah
- Rehoboth
- Smith Lake
- Thoreau
- Tohatchi
- Vanderwagen
- Yatahey
- Zuni
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Mckinley County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Mckinley 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 Mckinley County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Mckinley County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Mckinley 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 Mckinley County?
Recording fees in Mckinley County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (505) 863-6866 for current fees.
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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.
Important: Your property must be located in Mckinley County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Release of Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Mckinley County.
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