If you're filing a quitclaim deed in Esmeralda County, Nevada, the document must be submitted to the Esmeralda County Recorder’s Office. This office handles property records and ensures compliance with recording laws in Nevada.
Places Served by Esmeralda County
- Goldfield – County seat and historical mining town
- Dyer – Agricultural community in Fish Lake Valley
- Silver Peak – Known for lithium production
- Columbus – Historic ghost town region
- Palmetto – Former mining settlement
- Fish Lake Valley – Rural region along the Nevada–California border
- Millers – Abandoned town near US Route 6
- Monte Cristo – Historical mining region
- Lida – Near the White Mountains
- Other remote homesteads and ranches throughout the county
Recorder’s Office Contact Information
- Mailing Address:
Esmeralda County Auditor/Recorder
PO Box 458
Goldfield, NV 89013 - Physical Address:
403 Crook Street #458
Goldfield, NV 89013
Get Directions to Esmeralda County Recorder's Office - Phone: (775) 485-6337
- Fax: (775) 485-6338
- Email: vboyer@esmeraldacountynv.gov
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (excluding legal holidays)
How to Record a Quitclaim Deed in Esmeralda County
- Document Formatting: Use white 8.5" x 11" paper, 20-pound weight, 10pt Times New Roman font, and 1" margins on all sides. Leave a 3"x3" space at the top-right for recording labels.
- Include Required Info: Names of parties, printed names under signatures, document title, notary acknowledgment, and return address.
- Assessor's Parcel Number: Must be at the top left of the first page along with the grantee's mailing address.
- Legal Description: Try locating the legal description in a prior deed, title report, closing documents, or property tax bill. If unavailable, search Esmeralda County’s records for a previously recorded deed you can copy. If using a metes and bounds description, include the preparer’s contact details or cite the prior recording.
Tip: If you cannot find your legal description in personal paperwork, use the county’s property records to locate a previously recorded document for your parcel. This often contains the full legal description you can reference or reuse.
- Complete the Declaration of Value (DOV) form: Required by Nevada law. Download DOV Form (PDF)
- Fees: $37 for the first page, additional charges may apply. Include payment with submission.
- Submit Documents: Mail or deliver to the address above. If requesting certified copies, include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Esmeralda County-Specific Notes
- Documents must comply with Nevada formatting rules. Ensure legibility and all required layout elements.
- Esmeralda County does not offer e-recording. Filings must be submitted by mail or in person.
- Recorder staff cannot provide legal advice per NRS 7.285.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is recording a deed?
Recording a deed is the official process of filing it with the County Recorder’s Office so it becomes part of the public record. This protects your property rights and alerts the public to ownership changes.
Is the Declaration of Value form required?
Yes. A DOV form must accompany all quitclaim deeds filed in Nevada—even if the property is being gifted or transferred within a family.
Where can I get a Declaration of Value form?
The form is available from the Nevada Department of Taxation or by contacting the County Recorder's Office. We’ve included a downloadable version in the filing guide above.
Does the deed need to be notarized?
Yes. The deed must be signed in the presence of a notary public before it can be recorded.
Can I file the deed by mail?
Yes. Mail the signed and notarized deed, the DOV form, the appropriate fee, and a return envelope to the Recorder’s Office. In-person delivery is also accepted.
How much does it cost to record a quitclaim deed in Esmeralda County?
The base fee is typically $37 for a one-page document. Additional fees may apply for multi-page filings. Refer to the step-by-step guide above for details.