Dona Ana County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Dona Ana County, NM. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Las Cruces area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Doña Ana County Anthony Circuit Court – Magistrate Court
220 Crossett Lane Suite B
Anthony, NM 88021
Other Courthouse Locations
Doña Ana County Hatch Circuit Court – Magistrate Court
201 West Hall Street
Hatch, NM 87937
Serves: Hatch (ZIP code 87937) and surrounding areas
Doña Ana County Las Cruces – Magistrate Court
110 Calle de Alegra
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Serves: Las Cruces (ZIP codes 88001, 88003, 88004, 88005, 88007, 88011, 88012) and surrounding areas
How to File in Dona Ana County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) 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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New Mexico small claims court guide →