Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
Filing information for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court in Albuquerque, NM. Part of the Bernalillo County small claims court system.
Small claims in New Mexico — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
$46
filing fee (published)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full New Mexico small claims guide · The form that starts a case (4-201): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
401 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Mailing Address
401 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Hours: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Area Served
All of Bernalillo County
How to File at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in New Mexico
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000.
Metropolitan Court in Albuquerque, Magistrate Court elsewhere
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 4 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court?
Filing fees in New Mexico are set by the state and are $46. If you can't afford the fee, New Mexico offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Bernalillo County?
Small claims cases in Bernalillo County are limited to $10,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Bernalillo County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Where is Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, and when is it open?
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is at 401 Lomas Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Posted hours: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Phone: (505) 841-8151. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Albuquerque?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.