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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Santa Fe County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Santa Fe County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Santa Fe County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.