New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Juan County, NM
San Juan County (population 120,340) records real-property documents through the San Juan County Clerk, Recording Department. 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.
San Juan County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Juan County Clerk, Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $25.00 for first ten (10) entries (statewide NM fee schedule) first / Additional $25.00 for each additional block of 10 entries add'l (+unverified specific rider/archive fees)
- Mailing address
- San Juan County Clerk, P.O. Box 550, Aztec, NM 87410 (physical: 100 S. Oliver Dr., Suite 200, Aztec, NM 87410)
- Phone
- (505) 334-9471
- Checks payable to
- San Juan County Clerk (confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Can you e-record in San Juan County?
Yes. San Juan County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in San Juan County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets San Juan 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to San Juan County Clerk, Recording Department at San Juan County Clerk, P.O. Box 550, Aztec, NM 87410 (physical: 100 S. Oliver Dr., Suite 200, Aztec, NM 87410).
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 for first ten (10) entries (statewide NM fee schedule) first / Additional $25.00 for each additional block of 10 entries add'l (+unverified specific rider/archive fees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Juan 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 San Juan 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.
San Juan County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Juan County?
The San Juan County Clerk, Recording Department charges $25.00 for first ten (10) entries (statewide NM fee schedule) first / Additional $25.00 for each additional block of 10 entries add'l (+unverified specific rider/archive fees), with checks payable to San Juan County Clerk (confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Juan County?
Yes. San Juan County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 San Juan County?
Mail recordings to San Juan County Clerk, Recording Department: San Juan County Clerk, P.O. Box 550, Aztec, NM 87410 (physical: 100 S. Oliver Dr., Suite 200, Aztec, NM 87410) ((505) 334-9471).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Juan County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Juan 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 San Juan 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.