Artesia Magistrate Court
Filing information for Artesia Magistrate Court in Artesia, NM. Part of the Chaves 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
Yes
e-filing accepted
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
Artesia Magistrate Court
109 N. 15th St.
Artesia, NM 88210
Mailing Address
109 N. 15th St.
Artesia, NM 88210
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (open during the lunch hour)
Area Served
Geographic area covered by the Artesia Magistrate Court district in Chaves County
How to File at Artesia Magistrate Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available and mandatory for attorneys in Magistrate Courts through the Tyler Technologies eFile & Serve system. Self-represented litigants (pro se) can use the 'Guide & File' online service to prepare court documents, which are then printed and filed in person.
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 get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Chaves County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Chaves County →Small 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 Artesia Magistrate 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 Chaves County?
Small claims cases in Chaves 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 Artesia Magistrate Court?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Artesia Magistrate Court, and when is it open?
Artesia Magistrate Court is at 109 N. 15th St., Artesia, NM 88210. Posted hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (open during the lunch hour). Phone: (575) 746-2481. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Artesia?
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.