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Recording a Deed or Document in De Baca County, NM
De Baca County (population 1,647) records real-property documents through the De Baca 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.
De Baca County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- De Baca County Clerk's Office
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (1-10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; e-copy emailed $1.00/page; faxed $2.00 + copy fee; plat copy $10.00)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 347, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 (physical: 248 E Avenue C, Fort Sumner, NM 88119)
- Phone
- (575) 355-2601 (fax 575-355-2441)
- Checks payable to
- De Baca County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed (unverified)
Can you e-record in De Baca County?
Yes. De Baca 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 De Baca County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets De Baca 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 De Baca County Clerk's Office at P.O. Box 347, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 (physical: 248 E Avenue C, Fort Sumner, NM 88119).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (1-10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; e-copy emailed $1.00/page; faxed $2.00 + copy fee; plat copy $10.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in De Baca 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 De Baca 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.
De Baca County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in De Baca County?
The De Baca County Clerk's Office charges $25.00 (1-10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; e-copy emailed $1.00/page; faxed $2.00 + copy fee; plat copy $10.00), with checks payable to De Baca County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in De Baca County?
Yes. De Baca 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 De Baca County?
Mail recordings to De Baca County Clerk's Office: P.O. Box 347, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 (physical: 248 E Avenue C, Fort Sumner, NM 88119) ((575) 355-2601 (fax 575-355-2441)).
How can Jurably help with recording in De Baca County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in De Baca 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 De Baca County recorder in person.
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Under contract in De Baca County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.