All States → New Mexico
Free Quit Claim Deed Form — New Mexico
Use this free New Mexico quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. New Mexico has no state real estate transfer tax. A Real Property Transfer Return (RPTR) must be completed and submitted with the deed if the transfer involves consideration.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in New Mexico
New Mexico quit claim deeds are used most often to transfer property between spouses following marriage or divorce. Because New Mexico is a community property state, both spouses generally need to sign when transferring marital property. Estate planning transfers into revocable living trusts are common. Parents transfer property to adult children, and real estate owners move property into LLCs. New Mexico also has a significant amount of rural land and mineral rights transfers, and quit claim deeds are used to convey surface or mineral interests between family members.
New Mexico Quit Claim Deed Form
New Mexico Quit Claim Deed Form
Enter the basic information below. We'll send you a completed deed form for New Mexico.
Your deed needs to be notarized before recording
All quit claim deeds must be notarized to be legally valid. Notarize online from your phone or computer — no travel required, available 24/7.
New Mexico Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in New Mexico, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public
- ✓Property must be identified by its legal description
- ✓Deed must name the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal name
- ✓Real Property Transfer Return (RPTR) required if consideration is paid
- ✓Must be recorded with the County Clerk in the county of the property
- ✓No state real estate transfer tax in New Mexico
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in New Mexico
After the County Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. Recording times and fees vary by county. The Clerk updates the official land records, and the county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership. Because New Mexico has no transfer tax, the only cost at recording is the filing fee. The grantee should update their mailing address with the county assessor. The grantee is responsible for New Mexico property taxes from the date of transfer.
New Mexico Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded. Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in New Mexico.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in New Mexico?
You file the deed with the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. New Mexico has 33 counties, each with its own County Clerk. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in New Mexico?
No. New Mexico does not impose a state real estate transfer tax. The only cost at recording is the county filing fee. This makes New Mexico one of the less expensive states for deed recording.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in New Mexico?
Yes. Family transfers are common in New Mexico and are inexpensive because there is no transfer tax. Because New Mexico is a community property state, both spouses must sign if the property is community property acquired during the marriage. Confirm with the County Clerk or a New Mexico attorney whether the Real Property Transfer Return is required for your transfer.
Do both spouses need to sign a quit claim deed in New Mexico?
New Mexico is a community property state. Property acquired during the marriage is generally community property, and both spouses must sign a deed conveying that property. Property owned by one spouse before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance during the marriage is separate property, and only that spouse needs to sign. When ownership status is uncertain, both spouses should sign.
What is the Real Property Transfer Return in New Mexico?
The Real Property Transfer Return (RPTR) is a form required by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department when a deed is recorded and actual consideration is paid. It discloses the terms and price of the transfer so that the state can maintain accurate market data. Transfers with no consideration, such as gifts between family members and transfers into a trust, may be exempt. Confirm the RPTR requirement with the County Clerk before filing.
Ready to notarize your deed?
Deeds must be notarized before recording. Get it done online in minutes — no appointment needed.
Notarize Online with NotaryLive →