New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Los Alamos County, NM
Los Alamos County (population 19,407) records real-property documents through the Los Alamos County Clerk. 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.
Los Alamos County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Los Alamos County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25 for 1-10 indexed entries first / $25 per additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certified copies add $1.00 for certification/seal)
- Mailing address
- Los Alamos County Clerk, 1000 Central Avenue, Suite 240, Los Alamos, NM 87544
- Phone
- (505) 662-8010
- Checks payable to
- "Los Alamos County Clerk" or "LACC"
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet mandated; standard NM formatting applies: white paper 8.5x11/8.5x14, black ink, minimum 10-point font, original notarized document
Can you e-record in Los Alamos County?
Yes. Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County Clerk at Los Alamos County Clerk, 1000 Central Avenue, Suite 240, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
- Pay the recording fee ($25 for 1-10 indexed entries first / $25 per additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certified copies add $1.00 for certification/seal)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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.
Los Alamos County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Los Alamos County?
The Los Alamos County Clerk charges $25 for 1-10 indexed entries first / $25 per additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certified copies add $1.00 for certification/seal), with checks payable to "Los Alamos County Clerk" or "LACC". Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Los Alamos County?
Yes. Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County?
Mail recordings to Los Alamos County Clerk: Los Alamos County Clerk, 1000 Central Avenue, Suite 240, Los Alamos, NM 87544 ((505) 662-8010).
How can Jurably help with recording in Los Alamos County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Los Alamos County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.