New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in McKinley County, NM
McKinley County (population 68,119) records real-property documents through the McKinley 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.
McKinley County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McKinley 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; certification $3.00/document; emailed images $0.50)
- Mailing address
- McKinley County Clerk, 207 West Hill Ave, Gallup, NM 87301
- Phone
- (505) 863-6866
- Checks payable to
- McKinley County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
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 McKinley County?
McKinley County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in McKinley County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets McKinley 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 by mail to McKinley County Clerk at McKinley County Clerk, 207 West Hill Ave, Gallup, NM 87301.
- 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; certification $3.00/document; emailed images $0.50)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in McKinley 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 McKinley 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
McKinley County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McKinley County?
The McKinley County Clerk charges $25 for 1-10 indexed entries first / $25 per additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; certification $3.00/document; emailed images $0.50), with checks payable to McKinley County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McKinley County?
McKinley County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in McKinley County?
Mail recordings to McKinley County Clerk: McKinley County Clerk, 207 West Hill Ave, Gallup, NM 87301 ((505) 863-6866).
How can Jurably help with recording in McKinley County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McKinley 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 McKinley County recorder in person.
Other New Mexico counties
Jurably in New Mexico
Under contract in McKinley County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.