New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County (population 667,601) records real-property documents through the Bernalillo County Clerk – Recording & Filing Division. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Bernalillo County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bernalillo County Clerk – Recording & Filing Division
- Recording fee
- $25.00 for document with up to 10 indexed entries first / N/A (fee is per indexed-entry block, not per page) add'l (+Each additional block of 10 indexed entries: $25.00)
- Mailing address
- Bernalillo County Clerk's Office, Attn: Recording & Filing, P.O. Box 542, Albuquerque, NM 87103-0542 (physical: 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102)
- Phone
- 505-468-1290
- Checks payable to
- Bernalillo County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Original signed and notarized document required; court documents must be certified copies; full legal description of property required
Can you e-record in Bernalillo County?
Yes. Bernalillo County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets Bernalillo County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Bernalillo County Clerk – Recording & Filing Division at Bernalillo County Clerk's Office, Attn: Recording & Filing, P.O. Box 542, Albuquerque, NM 87103-0542 (physical: 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 for document with up to 10 indexed entries first / N/A (fee is per indexed-entry block, not per page) add'l (+Each additional block of 10 indexed entries: $25.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Bernalillo County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bernalillo County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bernalillo County?
The Bernalillo County Clerk – Recording & Filing Division charges $25.00 for document with up to 10 indexed entries first / N/A (fee is per indexed-entry block, not per page) add'l (+Each additional block of 10 indexed entries: $25.00), with checks payable to Bernalillo County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bernalillo County?
Yes. Bernalillo County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Bernalillo County?
Mail recordings to Bernalillo County Clerk – Recording & Filing Division: Bernalillo County Clerk's Office, Attn: Recording & Filing, P.O. Box 542, Albuquerque, NM 87103-0542 (physical: 415 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102) (505-468-1290).
Can Jurably record my document in Bernalillo County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Bernalillo County recorder in person.
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