County Clerk
The County Clerk serves ex-officio as recorder of their respective counties. The Clerk is the chief officer responsible for the administration of elections in the county. The Clerk has numerous duties associated with the Probate Court. As ex-officio clerk of the County Commission, the County Clerk is to attend sessions of the board, to keep the seals, and record of the proceedings, resolutions and the decisions on all questions concerning the raising of money. The clerk is to sign all orders issued by the board and is to keep and preserve and file all accounts and actions of the Board of County Commission.
Contacts
Linda Jaramillo - Torrance County Clerk (2013-2016) - Email
Linda Kayser - Deputy Clerk - Email
Yvonne Otero - Administrative Assistant
Sylvia Chavez - Secretary
Torrance County Clerk's Office
PO BOX 767
205 9th Street
Estancia, NM 87016
Phone: (505) 246-4735
Fax:(505) 384-4080
NOTICE:
DOCUMENTS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK ARE PUBLIC RECORDS, SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND DISCLOSURE.
Recording Requirements
Real Estate Documents
All documents must have original signature, notary seal and date of notary expiration. Correct fee must accompany document or it will be returned unrecorded. Recording space of at least 2x3 for our recording information must be allowed.The only documents that do not require a notary are: LIS Pendent, Buck's, Federal Tax Lien, release (IRS)
UCC's –Financing Statements
Only real estate filings will be recorded at Torrance County, all others will be filed at the secretary of state's office. All statements must be on correct standard page or a double fee shall be charged. Legal description must be on all documents. Book and page will be allowed. Correct fee must be included, if a shortage occurs, we will return document unrecorded. Any over payment shall be kept.
Marriage Licenses
Picture id such as driver's license. Both parties must be present. Both parties must be at least 18 years of age or have parent accompany them. Any party under the age of 15 must have approval of the district court before any license will be issued. Parties that do not reside in the country shall need proof of id drivers license (birth certificate, passport).
Probate (See Probate Judge Page) - Click Here
If the deed is in joint tenants, no probate is needed, just record the death certificate. Probate fees must be included. An original or certified death certificate and a will, if available must be included. All documents recorded for purpose of probate will stay in the county file.
Faxing, and Mailing Copies
Any and all request must be in written form. We need a book and page along with the correct fees.
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