New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Chaves County, NM
Chaves County (population 63,364) records real-property documents through the Chaves County Clerk's Office (Recording 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.
Chaves County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chaves County Clerk's Office (Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (covers first 10 indexed entries, per NMSA 1978 recording-fee statute applied statewide in NM) first / $25.00 for each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Copy fee $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; records-management/archive rider fees not separately published — confirm with Clerk)
- Mailing address
- 675 W. 5th Street, Roswell, NM 88201
- Phone
- (575) 624-6614
- Checks payable to
- Chaves County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statewide or county-specific cover-sheet mandate found; NM does not generally require a separate recording cover sheet (unverified for Chaves specifically)
Can you e-record in Chaves County?
Yes. Chaves 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 Chaves County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets Chaves 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 Chaves County Clerk's Office (Recording Division) at 675 W. 5th Street, Roswell, NM 88201.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (covers first 10 indexed entries, per NMSA 1978 recording-fee statute applied statewide in NM) first / $25.00 for each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Copy fee $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; records-management/archive rider fees not separately published — confirm with Clerk)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Chaves County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Chaves County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Chaves County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chaves County?
The Chaves County Clerk's Office (Recording Division) charges $25.00 (covers first 10 indexed entries, per NMSA 1978 recording-fee statute applied statewide in NM) first / $25.00 for each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Copy fee $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; records-management/archive rider fees not separately published — confirm with Clerk), with checks payable to Chaves County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chaves County?
Yes. Chaves 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 Chaves County?
Mail recordings to Chaves County Clerk's Office (Recording Division): 675 W. 5th Street, Roswell, NM 88201 ((575) 624-6614).
How can Jurably help with recording in Chaves County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Chaves County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Chaves County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Chaves County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.