New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Colfax County, NM
Colfax County (population 12,184) records real-property documents through the Colfax County Clerk's Office. 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.
Colfax County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Colfax County Clerk's Office
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (every 10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per additional 10-entry block add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; faxes $2.00/page; plat copies 18x24 $7.00; probate new case filing $30.00)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 159, Raton, NM 87740 (physical: 230 North 3rd Street, Raton, NM 87740)
- Phone
- (575) 445-5551
- Checks payable to
- Colfax County Clerk's Office
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified on county recording page (unverified)
Can you e-record in Colfax County?
Yes. Colfax 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 Colfax County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets Colfax 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 Colfax County Clerk's Office at P.O. Box 159, Raton, NM 87740 (physical: 230 North 3rd Street, Raton, NM 87740).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (every 10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per additional 10-entry block add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; faxes $2.00/page; plat copies 18x24 $7.00; probate new case filing $30.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Colfax 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 Colfax 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.
Colfax County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Colfax County?
The Colfax County Clerk's Office charges $25.00 (every 10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per additional 10-entry block add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; faxes $2.00/page; plat copies 18x24 $7.00; probate new case filing $30.00), with checks payable to Colfax County Clerk's Office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Colfax County?
Yes. Colfax 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 Colfax County?
Mail recordings to Colfax County Clerk's Office: P.O. Box 159, Raton, NM 87740 (physical: 230 North 3rd Street, Raton, NM 87740) ((575) 445-5551).
How can Jurably help with recording in Colfax County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Colfax 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 Colfax County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.