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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Colfax 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Colfax 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 Colfax County recorder in person.
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