If you're filing a quitclaim deed in Humboldt County, Nevada, the document must be recorded with the Humboldt County Recorder’s Office to be legally recognized. Below are step-by-step filing instructions, contact info, and helpful resources.
Places Served by Humboldt County
- Winnemucca – County seat and main urban area
- Paradise Valley – Historic town near Humboldt River
- Orovada – Small farming and ranching town
- Denio – Remote desert town near Oregon border
- Golconda – Rural area along I-80
- McDermitt – Border town shared with Oregon
- Other ranches and mining communities
Recorder’s Office Contact Information
- Physical Address:
Humboldt County Recorder’s Office
25 W Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Get Directions to Humboldt County Recorder's Office - Phone: (775) 623-6412
- Fax: (775) 623-6337
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays)
How to Record a Quitclaim Deed in Humboldt County
- Document Formatting: Use standard white 8.5" x 11" paper, 20-lb weight, 10pt font, and 1" margins. Leave a 3"x3" space at the top-right of the first page.
- Include Required Details: Identify grantor/grantee, include return address, notary block, and document title.
- Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN): Must be placed on the top-left of the first page along with grantee’s full mailing address.
- Legal Description: Use the property’s legal description from a prior deed, title paperwork, or tax bill. If unavailable, search the Recorder’s records for a previously recorded document.
Tip: If you don’t have the legal description, try the Recorder’s public records search to find a prior deed for your parcel.
- Declaration of Value (DOV): Required by Nevada. Download the DOV Form (PDF)
- Recording Fees: $37 for the first page. Include check or money order payable to “Humboldt County Recorder.”
- Submission: Submit by mail or in person with payment, completed deed, DOV form, and a return envelope.
Humboldt County-Specific Notes
- Humboldt County does not currently offer e-recording. All recordings must be submitted by mail or in person.
- Ensure the legal description is accurate and legible. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your deed.
- The Recorder’s Office cannot provide legal advice or fill out your forms—per Nevada law (NRS 7.285).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is recording a deed?
Recording a deed is the official process of submitting it to the County Recorder’s Office so it becomes part of the public record. This helps establish and protect property ownership.
Is the Declaration of Value form required?
Yes. Nevada law requires a Declaration of Value form to be filed with all property transfers, even if no money changes hands.
Where can I get a Declaration of Value form?
You can download the form directly from the Nevada Department of Taxation or from the filing instructions section above. Humboldt County may also provide paper copies at their office.
Does the deed need to be notarized?
Yes. A quitclaim deed must be signed in the presence of a notary public before it can be recorded with Humboldt County.
Can I file the deed by mail?
Yes. Mail your signed and notarized deed, completed DOV form, appropriate payment, and a return envelope to the Humboldt County Recorder’s Office. In-person submission is also accepted.