Union County, New Mexico, houses three villages (Des Moines, Folsom, Grenville), one town (Clayton), and a census-designated place (Capulin). Property records in Union County, NM, are needed to understand the information on land ownership and its characteristics for planning urban growth, taxation, and property disputes.

They include information regarding the local housing and economic trends, such as the average value of homes within the county at $141,100, average rent at $655, and average household income at $50,624.

On top of this, rates from property taxes are all based on the actual property values. In Union County, citizens have to pay a rate of 0.41% on average.

In Union County, NM, property records, are under the supervision of the County Clerk. The office diligently records and preserves all land records, including, but not limited to, deeds, mortgages, leases, liens, releases, and subdivision plats.

These records can be accessed online through the Official Records Search portal using various criteria, including grantor/grantee, subdivision, document type, and document number. The portal contains records from October 25, 1963 to present.

For records not available online or those who want to personally inspect records can visit the County Clerk's office at 200 Court Street, Clayton, NM 88415.

Alternatively, requests for copies of Union County property records can be submitted through mail to P.O. Box 430, Clayton, NM 88415, including the required information and applicable fees. For more information on the request procedure and the specific fees, call the office at (575) 374-9491 ext 2.

As for property zoning verification in Union County, contact the Town of Clayton’s planning department or zoning administrator if within town limits. For unincorporated areas, consult the New Mexico State Land Office. The Union County Assessor’s Office may also provide property maps and classifications, though detailed zoning information could be limited.