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Santa Fe County Probate Statistics

Use this county view to check filing-fee patterns, e-filing access, and timing signals before you rely on a probate cost estimate or start preparing a petition.

Data quality: Medium

What This County Snapshot Covers

This page is meant to answer the fast operational questions first: what the county charges to open common probate proceedings, whether e-filing is available, how long creditor claims may run, and where to verify the court record.

4

Fee Rows Captured

No

E-Filing Available

4 mo

Creditor Claim Period

Medium

Data Quality

Official Sources to Verify

Court Forms or Filing Portal

Review the county or court forms page tied to this probate workflow.

Case Search

Use the county case-search tool when you need live docket or estate-case status information. Search results may not include every probate record.

NM Case Lookup is the statewide public case-search portal for New Mexico District, Magistrate, Metropolitan, and Municipal courts (no registration required). Document images are not available, and personal identifying information is redacted. Informal probate filed in the county Probate Court may not appear; confirm probate case details directly with the county Probate Court or the district court clerk.

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Probate Court (informal) or District Court (formal) Website

Go straight to the Probate Court (informal) or District Court (formal) website for clerk notices and local instructions.

Filing Fee Schedule

Formal Administration$132
Petition for Probate$30
Summary Administration$30
Small Estate Affidavit$30

Filing Options

in person
by mail
by appointment

Filing Deadlines

Creditor Claim Period4 months

Probate Court (informal) or District Court (formal) Information

Santa Fe County Probate Court

240 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Mailing: Attn: Probate Judge, PO Box 1985, Santa Fe, NM 87504)

Phone: 505-992-1636

Hours: Wednesday and Friday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (appointments recommended)

Probate Court (informal) or District Court (formal) Website →

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the Santa Fe County probate fees on this page the full cost of the case?
Not necessarily. Filing fees are only one part of probate cost. Publication charges, certified copies, appraisal expenses, attorney fees, and other estate-administration costs may still apply.
What does e-filing status mean for Santa Fe County probate cases?
E-filing status tells you whether the county accepts online filing and, when available in the dataset, whether attorneys are required to use it. That still does not replace checking the current clerk instructions before filing.
Why might a fee or deadline be missing?
Some counties publish fees in fragmented schedules, update procedures without a clean machine-readable source, or handle certain deadlines in local instructions rather than a simple statewide field. Use the county reference page and Probate Court (informal) or District Court (formal) website to verify anything missing.

Information current as of June 22, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in New Mexico can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.