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1. Why is the tax bill not in my name?

The Deed is still in the process of being changed or it will be changed on the next tax bill.

2. How are names added or removed from property records?

See or call the Clerk's office at (505) 863-6866

3. How can the name of a deceased person be removed from the records?

See or call the Clerk's office at (505) 863-6866

4. How can the name of a former spouse be removed from the records?

See or call the Clerk's office at (505) 863-6866

5. Can the Treasurer’s, Assessor's or Clerk’s Office help me fill out a deed?

Sorry we cannot aid or give legal advice on filling out deeds, you need to contact your attorney/lawyer.

6. Where can a person get a blank deed or other document forms?

From any printing shop that has forms.

7. How can the mailing address for a tax bill be changed?

By mail , in person or by phone (505) 722-4459. Change of Address Form

8. My property is mortgaged/escrowed. Do I pay the taxes?

No, but you will still receive a tax bill for your records.

9. How can I determine if my taxes have been paid by the mortgage company?

You can call the Treasurer's office at (505) 722-4459.

10. I think I have overpaid my taxes. Will I receive a refund?

If a taxpayer remits an amount in payment of his property taxes that exceeds the total property tax liability shown on the property tax bill, together with any applicable penalty and interest computed to the date payment is received by the county treasurer, a refund of the amount in excess shall be made to the taxpayer if either of the following conditions are met:
1. A written request for the refund is made by the taxpayer and received by the county treasurer within sixty days of the date the excess payment is received by the county treasurer; or
2. The county treasurer on his own initiative determines by June 30 of the year following the year for which taxes are imposed that an excess payment has been made.

11. If I paid my property taxes and my mortgage company paid my taxes, who will receive the refund for the duplicate payment?

The refund will go to the person(s) that incurred the overpayment.

12. My mortgage company pays my property taxes through an escrow, why am I receiving a bill?

We do not track whether you have a mortgage company paying your taxes or not. We send all tax bills to the owner on file. Your mortgage company MAY pay the taxes, however it is YOUR responsibility to ensure that your mortgage company is paying your taxes. If you are not sure that your mortgage company is going to pay, please contact them.

13. Why is the previous owner's name in the legal description of my bill?

The previous owners' name is placed in the legal description as a chain of title, showing who the previous owner was. When you sell the property your name will go in that section.

14. I just bought this property, why am I being charged for the entire year of taxes?

Since property taxes in New Mexico are based on a calendar year, your closing officer will generally impound from the seller a pro-rated share of the current year's taxes in advance. The buyer will then be credited with the amount that the seller has paid into closing. When the taxes become due, THE BUYER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE BILL since he/she has been credited with the seller's pro-rated amount.

15. How can I acquire properties with delinquent property taxes?

The only way to acquire property with delinquent property taxes is by purchasing it at the auction put on by the State of New Mexico. When property taxes have not been paid on real property for three years, the law requires the County Treasurer to turn these properties over to the State. The State then charges a $125.00 Cost to the State fee and will auction the property. State Delinquent Auction Information

16. Do you accept postmarks?

Yes, for the first half, in December & the second half in May.