New Mexico · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Union County, NM
Union County (population 3,844) records real-property documents through the Union 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.
Union County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Union County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $25.00 per document (first 10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; emailed/faxed images $1.00)
- Mailing address
- Union County Clerk, 200 Court Street, PO Box 430, Clayton, NM 88415
- Phone
- (575) 374-8896 ext 4 (fax 575-374-2763)
- Checks payable to
- unverified (likely 'Union County Clerk')
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: unverified explicit cover-sheet mandate; legal description of property (or book/page reference for releases/assignments) required
Can you e-record in Union County?
Yes. Union County accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Union County, New Mexico
- Prepare the document so it meets Union 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 CSC, or by mail to Union County Clerk at Union County Clerk, 200 Court Street, PO Box 430, Clayton, NM 88415.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 per document (first 10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; emailed/faxed images $1.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Union 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 Union 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.
Union County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Union County?
The Union County Clerk charges $25.00 per document (first 10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 indexed entries add'l (+Copy $1.00/page; certification $2.00/document; emailed/faxed images $1.00), with checks payable to unverified (likely 'Union County Clerk'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Union County?
Yes. Union County accepts electronic recording through 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 Union County?
Mail recordings to Union County Clerk: Union County Clerk, 200 Court Street, PO Box 430, Clayton, NM 88415 ((575) 374-8896 ext 4 (fax 575-374-2763)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Union County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Union 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 Union 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.