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Lea County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Lea County, New Mexico. Serving a population of 72.101 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Lovington • Land Area: 4391,552 sq mi • State: New Mexico (NM)
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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

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Physical Courthouse Address

Lea County Courthouse / Recording Office, Lovington, NM 88260

Seat of government for Lea County in Lovington, NM.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(505) 625-9875

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

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 35025 • Coordinates: 32.7957° N, -103.4133° W
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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Lea 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

Lea 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.
Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea County

Filing Fee: $25.00
1. Filing Authority

In Lea 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Lea County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Lea County Clerk & Recorder office located?
The official Lea County office is located at Lea County Courthouse / Recording Office, Lovington, NM 88260. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (505) 625-9875.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Lea County?
Under New Mexico statute (NMSA 1978, § 14-8-15 (Flat document fee)), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Lea 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 Lea County, NM?
Both applicants must appear in person before the Lea 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 Lea County?
In Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.