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Bernalillo County Transfer on Death Revocation Form

Bernalillo County Transfer on Death Revocation Form

Bernalillo County Transfer on Death Revocation Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/29/2025
Bernalillo County Transfer on Death Revocation Guide

Bernalillo County Transfer on Death Revocation Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/18/2025
Bernalillo County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Revocation Document

Bernalillo County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Revocation Document

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Document Last Validated 7/4/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Bernalillo County Clerk
Address:
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

Recording Tips for Bernalillo County:
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Bernalillo County

Properties in any of these areas use Bernalillo County forms:

  • Albuquerque
  • Cedar Crest
  • Isleta
  • Kirtland Afb
  • Sandia Park
  • Tijeras

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Bernalillo County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Bernalillo 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 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 I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Bernalillo 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 Bernalillo County?

Recording fees in Bernalillo County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (505) 468-1290 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 updated law enhances and adds clarity to the previous transfer on death statute already in force in the state.

Real estate owners who record a transfer on death deed (TODD) under the URPTODA retain the ability to revoke the recorded conveyance. These deeds offer a potential future interest but no guarantee of anything; the beneficiary only gains title to the property rights present when the owner dies.

Why does revocability matter? Life is unpredictable. For example, the original beneficiary may become unable or unwilling to accept the property. Marriage or divorce could alter the nature of the relationship between the owner and the intended recipient. The owner/transferor might decide to use the land another way. Regardless of the reason, the ability to cancel or modify a recorded TODD without involving the courts or restructuring their entire estate plan lets owners resolve unexpected issues in a relatively simple way.

There are three primary methods for revoking a transfer on death deed, as defined in the New Mexico Statutes at 45-6-411.
The named transferor may execute and record:

1. a statutory revocation form;

2. a new transfer on death deed that revokes all or part of a previously recorded TODD; or

3. an inter vivos deed (such as a warranty or quitclaim deed) that expressly revokes all or part of a previously recorded TODD.

Timely recording is essential for all documents dealing with ownership of real property, but it is even more important for documents associated with transfers at death. Just as with a TODD, the revocation must be recorded during the owner's life in the office of the clerk for the county in which the deed is recorded or it has no effect.

In addition to the reasons discussed above, consider filing a revocation form prior to selling real estate previously identified in a recorded transfer on death deed. Documenting the change helps to maintain a clear chain of title (ownership history) by closing out what might otherwise look like a potential claim against the property. A clear chain of title makes future transactions involving the property less complicated.

The right to revoke or modify a recorded transfer on death deed adds flexibility to a comprehensive estate plan. Executing and recording a statutory revocation form allows owners of New Mexico real estate to control the distribution of their property at death without the need for a will or probate. Each circumstance is unique, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.

(New Mexico Revocation of TOD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Transfer on Death Revocation meets all recording requirements specific to Bernalillo County.

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