Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 35039

Rio Arriba County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Serving a population of 39.876 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Tierra Amarilla • Land Area: 5860,874 sq mi • State: New Mexico (NM)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Rio Arriba County Courthouse / Recording Office, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575

Seat of government for Rio Arriba County in Tierra Amarilla, NM.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(505) 863-1409

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 35039 • Coordinates: 36.5097° N, -106.6940° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Rio Arriba County

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Rio Arriba County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by NMSA 1978, § 14-8-15 (Flat document fee)

First Page Base Fee

$25.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$0.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

None (New Mexico has no real estate transfer tax)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in New Mexico:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

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Need Official Property Deeds or Title Records in Rio Arriba County?

Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Rio Arriba County

License Fee $25.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 365 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Rio Arriba County courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Issued by County Clerk. No waiting period.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $10.00

Death Cert $5.00

Marriage Cert $10.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through New Mexico Department of Health Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics and the local Rio Arriba County clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Rio Arriba County

Filing Fee: $25.00

1. Filing Authority

In Rio Arriba County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the New Mexico Secretary of State.

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in New Mexico.

3. State Rules & Notice

Business registration handled directly via New Mexico Secretary of State.

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Rio Arriba County?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Rio Arriba County New Mexico Secretary of State. Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in New Mexico.

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Articles of Organization

New Mexico Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official New Mexico Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with New Mexico county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Frequently Asked Questions: Rio Arriba County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Rio Arriba County Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Rio Arriba County office is located at Rio Arriba County Courthouse / Recording Office, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (505) 863-1409.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Rio Arriba County?

Under New Mexico statute (NMSA 1978, § 14-8-15 (Flat document fee)), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Rio Arriba County costs $25.00 for the first page, plus $0.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: None (New Mexico has no real estate transfer tax).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Rio Arriba County, NM?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Rio Arriba County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $25.00. New Mexico requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 365 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Rio Arriba County?

In Rio Arriba County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the New Mexico Secretary of State with a standard statutory filing fee of $25.00. Business registration handled directly via New Mexico Secretary of State.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Rio Arriba County?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $10.00 and death certificates starting at $5.00) can be requested through the New Mexico Department of Health Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics or directly at the Rio Arriba County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.