New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Santa Fe County, NM
Santa Fe County (population 156,907) records real-property documents through the Santa Fe County Clerk (Recording Division). 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.
Santa Fe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Santa Fe County Clerk (Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- $25.00 per document (covers first 10 indexed entries) per NM Recording Fees statute (NMSA 14-8-25) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $4 first page + $1/additional page)
- Mailing address
- Santa Fe County Clerk, 240 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Phone
- (505) 986-6280
- Checks payable to
- Santa Fe County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not explicitly required; recording page/2x3 blank space customary; notary seal must be legible and not overlap signatures/text
Can you e-record in Santa Fe County?
Yes. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County Clerk (Recording Division) at Santa Fe County Clerk, 240 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 per document (covers first 10 indexed entries) per NM Recording Fees statute (NMSA 14-8-25) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $4 first page + $1/additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Santa Fe County?
The Santa Fe County Clerk (Recording Division) charges $25.00 per document (covers first 10 indexed entries) per NM Recording Fees statute (NMSA 14-8-25) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $4 first page + $1/additional page), with checks payable to Santa Fe County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Santa Fe County?
Yes. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County?
Mail recordings to Santa Fe County Clerk (Recording Division): Santa Fe County Clerk, 240 Grant Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501 ((505) 986-6280).
How can Jurably help with recording in Santa Fe County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Santa Fe County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.