Bernalillo County Clerk Mechanics Lien Filing

File your New Mexico Mechanics Lien in Bernalillo County without any hassle. Do it electronically in minutes.

Guide to filing construction documents in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Bernalillo County should get familiar with the Bernalillo County Clerk. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Bernalillo County Clerk, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

The mechanics lien rules in New Mexico can be complex. Before recording a lien in Bernalillo County, read Filing a Lien in New Mexico: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Bernalillo County Clerk Forms:

Lien FAQs for Bernalillo County

What types of documents can I file at the Bernalillo County Clerk?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

Filing in person

You can file your Clerk in person at the County Clerk, located at:
415 Silver SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico, NM, 87102

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (505) 468-1290.

E-Filing

Who can file a lien in Bernalillo County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, then your mechanics lien should be filed here. However, every state has specific rules about who has the right to file a lien, including notice requirements and specific deadlines. To make sure you are allowed to file a lien, visit the New Mexico Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQ page.

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

In New Mexico, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 120 days to file a lien after the project completion. Subcontractors and suppliers have 90 days to file after project completion.

What are the Bernalillo County Clerk fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Bernalillo County, New Mexico:
$25 for the first 10 index entries. $25 for each additional block of 10 indexed entries

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Bernalillo County Clerk to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Bernalillo County Clerk fees page for the latest information.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Bernalillo County Clerk?

Bernalillo County Clerk accepts the following forms of payment:

Cash, Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, and all major Credit Cards.

If paying by check, make it payable to Bernalillo County.

How do I release a lien in Bernalillo County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Bernalillo County Clerk, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$25.

How do I get copies of documents from the Bernalillo County Clerk?

In Bernalillo County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Bernalillo County Clerk.