New Mexico Recorder Information

Real estate deeds that transfer property in New Mexico can be recorded to provide constructive notice of the transfer. In most cases deed documents are recorded in the county where the property is located.

Statutory recording requirements for real estate deed documents:

- Documents submitted for recording must be originals, which must be signed by all pertinent parties and notarized. A certified copy will be accepted in lieu of the original if the original cannot be obtained.

- A return address needs to be included on all documents.

- Documents need to contain a legal description of the real property being transferred.