Physical address:
200 Court Street
Clayton, NM 88415
Office - 575.374.9491 ext 2
Mailing address:
PO Box 430
Clayton, NM 88415
It is the duty of the Union County Clerk to record and preserve all land records which include but are not limited too; deeds, resolutions, ordinances and marriage licenses.
Staff in this office MAY NOT fill out forms or offer such direction to the public. New Mexico County employees are prohibited from giving LEGAL ADVISE.
Our office is not licensed or bonded to conduct detailed real estate searches. Please contact a local Abstract or Title Company. The Union County Clerk's Office will not assume liability for searches conducted by others.
October 8, 2024 through October 31, 2024 in person searches will be by appointment only. Appointments need to be made 24 hours in advance.
November 4, 2024 through November 11, 2024 in person searches will not be allowed.
To obtain a marriage license both parties must be present and be 18 years of age or older. Sufficient ID must be provided such as driver's license, birth certificate or passport to satisfy the identity and qualifications to receive a marriage license. Anyone under the age of 18 shall first receive the written consent of each of the minor's parents as shown on the minor's birth certificate or a judicial authorization by the district court upon request of a parent or legal guardian is presented to the county clerk. Fee for marriage license is $25.00.
All weddings must be scheduled in advance.
The duties of the County Clerk’s Office are established in the New Mexico Constitution and fall under four main areas:
Recorder of the county, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.
Chief election officer responsible for administration of elections for the county.
Clerk of the Probate Court in handling informal proceedings only.
Miscellaneous duties such as those of notary public, administration of oaths, certification of acknowledgment, declarations, instruments and protests.
County Fee Schedule (pdf)
DownloadMarriage License Information (pdf)
DownloadThe Legislature of the State of New Mexico 55th Legislature 1st Session Laws 2021 Chapter CA1 (pdf)
DownloadThe Legislature of the State of New Mexico 55th Legislature 1st Session Laws 2021 Chapter CA3 (pdf)
DownloadHouse Executive Message NO. 38 (pdf)
DownloadNotice of Post Election Voting System Check (pdf)
DownloadNotice of Board of Registration (pdf)
DownloadPost-Election Voting System Audit Notice 2023 (pdf)
Download2024 Primary Election Proclamation - English (pdf)
Download2024 Primary Election Proclamation - Spanish (pdf)
DownloadNOTICE OF DESTRUCTION 2024 (pdf)
Download2024 Primary Election Post System Audit Check Notice (pdf)
DownloadWatcher/Challenger Notice (pdf)
DownloadVoting Device Preparation (pdf)
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The Office of the Informal Probate Court is located in the Union County Administration Building, 200 Court Street, Clayton, NM. The Informal Probate Court operates within the office of the Union County Clerk.
Informal Probate cases can be searched within the public records database from the late 1800’s to current. Formal Probate cases filed in the Eighth Judicial District Court can be searched at http://nmcourts.gov. You may view informal Probate cases in person in the Clerk’s office during business hours.
Probate Judge Contact Information
Sharon Loera
(575)374-9491 ext 2
(806)333-3550
Mailing Address
PO Box 430
Clayton, NM 88415
ATTN: Probate Court
Office Hours
Wednesday 1:00pm to 4:00pm by appointment
Fees
$5.00 – forms packet (with or without a will)
$30.00 – filing fee
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