Find everything you need to record real estate documents in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Recorder Offices
Eddy County Clerk
County Admin Complex - 325 S Main St, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
8:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri
575-885-3383
Artesia Sub Office
602 S First St, Artesia, New Mexico 88210
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 to 12:00; Wed 1:00 to 5:00
575-746-2541
About the Eddy County Recorder's Office
The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining records related to real property situated in Eddy County.
Recording Fees
RECORDING FEE PER DOCUMENT
To record 1-10 indexed entries, the fee is $25.
Each additional block of 10 indexed entries is $25.
DETERMINATION OF RECORDING ENTRIES
The County Clerk's Office will review the grantor/grantee's and legal description of each document and determine how many entries will be required for indexing. Every name indexed counts as one entry.
For example:
GRANTOR/GRANTEE: EVERY NAME INDEXED COUNTS AS 1 ENTRY
Ben White, an unmarried man =1
John Smith and Sue Smith (no vesting) = 2
Ben White and Ellen White, husband and wife = 2
John Smith and Sally Taylor, husband and wife = 2
John Smith and Mary Smith Revocable Trust = 1
John Smith and Mary Jones Revocable Trust = 2
Ellen White, aka Ellen Smith = 2
Ellen Ferguson-Smith = 1
Ellen White, Individually and Attorney in fact for Ben White =2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EVERY SEPARATE DESCRIPTION COUNTS AS 1 ENTRY
Lot, Subdivision = 1
Lot 1 & Lot 2, Subdivision = 2
Lot 1, Apt. A, Subdivision = 1
Unit A of XYZ Condos, located on Lot 1, Subdivision = 2
Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2, Subdivision = 2
Copy Fee $1.00 per page
Certification $2.00 per document
Images emailed/faxed: $1.00
Plat Copy $10.00
Plat Mylar Copy (18x24) $15.00
Recording fees are due at the time of recording.
To record 1-10 indexed entries, the fee is $25.
Each additional block of 10 indexed entries is $25.
DETERMINATION OF RECORDING ENTRIES
The County Clerk's Office will review the grantor/grantee's and legal description of each document and determine how many entries will be required for indexing. Every name indexed counts as one entry.
For example:
GRANTOR/GRANTEE: EVERY NAME INDEXED COUNTS AS 1 ENTRY
Ben White, an unmarried man =1
John Smith and Sue Smith (no vesting) = 2
Ben White and Ellen White, husband and wife = 2
John Smith and Sally Taylor, husband and wife = 2
John Smith and Mary Smith Revocable Trust = 1
John Smith and Mary Jones Revocable Trust = 2
Ellen White, aka Ellen Smith = 2
Ellen Ferguson-Smith = 1
Ellen White, Individually and Attorney in fact for Ben White =2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: EVERY SEPARATE DESCRIPTION COUNTS AS 1 ENTRY
Lot, Subdivision = 1
Lot 1 & Lot 2, Subdivision = 2
Lot 1, Apt. A, Subdivision = 1
Unit A of XYZ Condos, located on Lot 1, Subdivision = 2
Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 2, Subdivision = 2
Copy Fee $1.00 per page
Certification $2.00 per document
Images emailed/faxed: $1.00
Plat Copy $10.00
Plat Mylar Copy (18x24) $15.00
Recording fees are due at the time of recording.
Document Requirements
* Documents must be originals and must be notarized with a proper acknowledgment.
* If a document is larger than 8.5 x 14 inches, an additional page fee will be added.
* Paper should be white, size 8.5 x 11 inches or 8.5 x 14 inches.
* The text of the document should be in black ink, with a minimum font size of 10 point.
* It must contain a legal description of the real property or in the case of releases and assignments, a book and page reference.
* The consideration paid for the real property must be mentioned in the document.
* A name and address for the grantee must be included in the body of the document.
* If a document is larger than 8.5 x 14 inches, an additional page fee will be added.
* Paper should be white, size 8.5 x 11 inches or 8.5 x 14 inches.
* The text of the document should be in black ink, with a minimum font size of 10 point.
* It must contain a legal description of the real property or in the case of releases and assignments, a book and page reference.
* The consideration paid for the real property must be mentioned in the document.
* A name and address for the grantee must be included in the body of the document.
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Recorder Offices
Eddy County Clerk
County Admin Complex - 325 S Main St, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220
8:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri
575-885-3383
Artesia Sub Office
602 S First St, Artesia, New Mexico 88210
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:00 to 12:00; Wed 1:00 to 5:00
575-746-2541
Available Forms
Quitclaim Deed
Gift Deed
Warranty Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Grant Deed
Correction Deed
Easement Deed
Termination of Easement
Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note
Assignment of Mortgage
Release of Mortgage
Deed of Trust and Promissory Note
Assignment of Deed of Trust
Release of Deed of Trust
Contract for Deed
Personal Representative Deed
Transfer on Death Deed
Transfer on Death Revocation
Affidavit of Facts as to Death
Notice of Administration
Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant
Transfer of Homestead Affidavit
Mineral Deed
Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants
Notice of Lis Pendens
Release of Lis Pendens
Disclaimer of Interest
Certificate of Trust