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Quay County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Quay County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Quay County Transfer on Death Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Validated 4/28/2025 Preview Form
Quay County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

Quay County Transfer on Death Deed Guide

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Validated 5/8/2025 Preview Form
Quay County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Quay County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Deed Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Validated 6/17/2025 Preview Form

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Quay County Clerk
Address:
300 South Third St / PO Box 1225
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401

Hours: 8:00am - 12:00 & 1:00 - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: (575) 461-0510

Recording Tips for Quay County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Quay County

Properties in any of these areas use Quay County forms:

  • Bard
  • House
  • Logan
  • Mcalister
  • Nara Visa
  • Quay
  • San Jon
  • Tucumcari

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Quay County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Quay County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (575) 461-0510 for current fees.

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On January 1, 2014, New Mexico joined with eleven other states to enact the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act (URPTODA), found at Sections 45-6-401 through 45-6-417 NMSA 1978 (2014). This enhances and adds clarity to the previous transfer on death statute already in force in the state.

A transfer on death deed (TODD) under the new law is defined by the Uniform Law Commission as an instrument that provides owners of real estate in New Mexico with a simple process for the non-probate transfer of real estate. The act allows an owner of real property to designate a beneficiary who will automatically receive the property upon the owner's death, without the need to include it in the decedent's probate estate. Instead, the property passes by means of a recorded TODD. During the owner's lifetime, the beneficiary of a TOD deed has no interest in the property and the owner retains full power to transfer or encumber the property, or even to revoke the deed outright.

New Mexico's version of the URPTODA sets out the rules and provides forms for both the deed and its revocation. To be valid, the TODD must meet three requirements ( 45-6-409):

1) it must contain the essential elements and formalities of a properly recordable inter vivos deed;

2) it must state that the transfer to the designated beneficiary is to occur at the transferor's death; and

3) it must be recorded before the transferor's death in the public records with the clerk of the county where the property is located.

TODDs represent a potential future interest, conveying whatever rights, if any, the owner retains in the property at the time of death. So, unlike inter vivos deeds ("traditional" documents such as warranty or quitclaim deeds), a TODD does not require notice, delivery, acceptance, or consideration ( 45-6-410).

The transferor (owner) under a TODD must meet the same standards for capacity as someone who executes a will, but the deed is not affected by the terms of the deceased owner's will. For example, Mary executes and records a TODD leaving her house and land to Bob, and then leaves the same property to Joe in her will. In most cases, Bob gets the land and Joe gets nothing.

If Mary actually wanted to leave the land to Joe, she could execute and record a revocation of the transfer to Bob, then record a new TODD in Joe's name. Alternately, she could sell the land to someone else entirely, and include a statement in the deed, revoking all or part of any previously recorded TODDs. See Section 45-6-411 for more information.

TODDs also offer some flexibility to beneficiaries. If the recipient is unable or unwilling to accept the transfer, Section 45-6-414 authorizes a beneficiary to disclaim all or part of his/her interest as provided by the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act [Chapter 45, Article 2, Part 11 NMSA 1978].

Overall, New Mexico's statutory transfer on death deed is a flexible estate planning tool that allows owners of real property in the state to convey a potential future interest in real property to one or more beneficiaries. The transfer may be changed or revoked at any time during the owner's life, simply by recording the appropriate documents. Each situation is unique, so carefully review all the benefits and drawbacks of this and any other real estate decisions. Seek legal counsel for help with specific questions or complex situations.

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

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

This Transfer on Death Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Quay County.

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