Taos Magistrate Court
Filing information for Taos Magistrate Court in Taos, NM. Part of the Taos 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
Taos Magistrate Court
105 Albright Street, Suite M
Taos, NM 87571
Mailing Address
105 Albright Street, Suite M
Taos, NM 87571
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Area Served
Taos County
How to File at Taos 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. Self-represented litigants can use the 'Guide & File' online service to prepare court documents, which then need to be printed and filed in person at the 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 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 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 Taos 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 Taos County?
Small claims cases in Taos 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 Taos 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 Taos Magistrate Court, and when is it open?
Taos Magistrate Court is at 105 Albright Street, Suite M, Taos, NM 87571. Posted hours: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Phone: (575) 758-4030. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Taos?
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.