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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Chaves 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Chaves 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 Chaves County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.