Fees
The County Clerk shall charge a fee of Thirty-Five Dollars ($35.00) per hour for employee time spent conducting searches for real property records. If a person requesting inspection would like a copy of a public record, a reasonable fee may be charged, as detailed in the list below. A receipt indicating that the fees have been paid for making copies of public records will be provided upon request to the person requesting the copies.
| Item | One-sided page |
|---|---|
| Photo copies | $1 |
| Reader / printer copies | $1 |
| 18″ x 24″ plats | $4 |
| 24″ x 36″ plats | $6 |
| 36″ + plats | $1 for each additional foot |
| Electronic data | $0.35/CD, actual cost to the County for USB, or free Google link |
Requestors may search for records in the Clerk’s Office free of charge during regular business hours.
The County Clerk’s Office may require advance payment of fees before conducting searches or providing copies of requested records.
Any excess funds paid by the requestor shall be refunded. If the actual cost exceeds the estimated amount, an additional cost estimate will be provided before further work is undertaken.
The Sierra County Clerk is the elected official responsible for the keeping of vital records, including County Ordinances and Resolutions (below).
The County Clerk is also the County chief election’s officer and oversees all election processes. Early voting is held in the County Clerk’s office.
Business Licenses are submitted to the County Clerk’s Office. Licenses are $50 per year. Any person engaged in any business in Sierra County shall obtain a license with the County Clerk’s office, unless they are in a municipality, in which case a municipal business license is required.
Business License applications are available below in PDF form, and may be filled out in advance, but must be submitted in person to the Clerk’s office.
Election Information
How to become a candidate in the 2025 Regular Local Election
General Election: November 4, 2025
Polls are open from 7am-7pm on election day at the following voting sites:
- T or C Civic Center
- Albert J Lyon Events Center
- Elephant Butte Community Center
- Hillsboro Community Center
- Ken James Senior Center
- Winston Community Church
- Monticello Fires Station
- Caballo Church
Early Voting for the November 4 General Election
HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
October 7, 2025 to October 31, 2025
(except Monday October 13, a holiday)
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10am-6pm on Saturday November 1, 2025
LOCATION
County Commission Chambers
1712 N. Date Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Absentee Application to Vote By Mail
Request an application in person at the Clerk’s office, by mail, or apply online at www.nmvote.org beginning October 7, 2025.
Last day to request an application to early vote is October 21, 2025.
November 4 2025 General Election Proclamations
