New Mexico Eviction filing fees
How much does it cost to file an eviction in New Mexico?
New Mexico magistrate and metropolitan courts charge a docket fee to file any civil action, including an eviction, under NMSA 1978 § 35-6-1(A). The current schedule shows the docket fee as $72.00; check the amount with the court before filing. The court may waive costs for a party who shows indigency.
Verified Source: NMSA 1978, § 35-6-1(A), (C) · last checked 2026-10-23
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