New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Quay County, NM
Quay County (population 8,454) records real-property documents through the Quay County Clerk (Recorder of Deeds). 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.
Quay County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Quay County Clerk (Recorder of Deeds)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 (covers 1-10 indexed entries, statewide NM fee schedule) first / Additional $25.00 per each additional block of 10 entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; emailed images $1.00; faxed images $1.00/page)
- Mailing address
- Quay County Clerk, P.O. Box 1225, Tucumcari, NM 88401 (physical: 300 South Third Street, 3rd Floor, Tucumcari, NM 88401)
- Phone
- (575) 461-0510 (fax 575-461-0513)
- Checks payable to
- Quay County Clerk (unverified)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Can you e-record in Quay County?
Yes. Quay 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 Quay County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets Quay 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 Quay County Clerk (Recorder of Deeds) at Quay County Clerk, P.O. Box 1225, Tucumcari, NM 88401 (physical: 300 South Third Street, 3rd Floor, Tucumcari, NM 88401).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 (covers 1-10 indexed entries, statewide NM fee schedule) first / Additional $25.00 per each additional block of 10 entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; emailed images $1.00; faxed images $1.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Quay 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 Quay 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.
Quay County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Quay County?
The Quay County Clerk (Recorder of Deeds) charges $25.00 (covers 1-10 indexed entries, statewide NM fee schedule) first / Additional $25.00 per each additional block of 10 entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; emailed images $1.00; faxed images $1.00/page), with checks payable to Quay County Clerk (unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Quay County?
Yes. Quay 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 Quay County?
Mail recordings to Quay County Clerk (Recorder of Deeds): Quay County Clerk, P.O. Box 1225, Tucumcari, NM 88401 (physical: 300 South Third Street, 3rd Floor, Tucumcari, NM 88401) ((575) 461-0510 (fax 575-461-0513)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Quay County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Quay 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 Quay 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.