New Mexico Statutes
Part 4 - UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH
Section 45-6-417 - Optional form of revocation.

The following form may be used to create an instrument of revocation under the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act. The provisions of the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act govern the effect of this or any other instrument used to revoke a transfer on death deed.
(front of form)
"REVOCATION OF TRANSFER ON DEATH DEED
NOTICE TO OWNER
This revocation must be recorded before you die or it will not be effective. This revocation is effective only as to the interests in the property of owners who sign this revocation.
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Owner or Owners of Property Making This Revocation:
____________________________
_____________________________
Printed name
Mailing address
____________________________
_____________________________
Printed name
Mailing address
Legal description of the property:
_______________________________________________________________________
REVOCATION
I revoke all my previous transfers of this property by transfer on death deed.
SIGNATURE OF OWNER OR OWNERS MAKING THIS REVOCATION
____________________________
_____________________________
Signature
Date
____________________________
_____________________________
Signature
Date
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
(insert acknowledgment here)"
(back of form)
"COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF THIS FORM
How do I use this form to revoke a Transfer on Death (TOD) deed? Complete this form. Have it acknowledged before a notary public or other individual authorized to take acknowledgments. Record the form in the public records in the office of the county clerk of each county where the property is located. The form must be acknowledged and recorded before your death or it has no effect.
How do I find the "legal description" of the property? This information may be on the TOD deed. It may also be available in the office of the county clerk for the county where the property is located. If you are not absolutely sure, consult a lawyer.
How do I "record" the form? Take the completed and acknowledged form to the office of the county clerk of the county where the property is located. Follow the instructions given by the county clerk to make the form part of the official property records. If the property is located in more than one county, you should record the form in each of those counties.
I am being pressured to complete this form. What should I do? Do not complete this form under pressure. Seek help from a trusted family member, friend or lawyer.
I have other questions about this form. What should I do? This form is designed to fit some but not all situations. If you have other questions, consult a lawyer."
History: 1978 Comp., § 45-6-417, enacted by Laws 2013, ch. 38, § 17.
Effective dates. — Laws 2013, ch. 38, § 18 provided that Laws 2013, ch. 38, § 17 was effective January 1, 2014.