New Mexico · Taos County

Small Claims Court in Taos County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Taos County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Taos County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Taos
Taos County Courthouse
105 Albright St, Taos, NM, 87571

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Taos County are handled at Taos County Courthouse in Taos. Taos County covers 20 ZIP codes, including the Amalia, Arroyo Hondo and Arroyo Seco areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Taos County

Small claims in Taos County

In Taos County, New Mexico, small claims cases are heard in the New Mexico Magistrate Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. The Taos County Courthouse is located at 105 Albright St in Taos, 87571, and can be reached at (575) 737-6300. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is not available, so filings are handled at the courthouse itself. More information is posted at https://www.taoscounty.org/170/Clerk. The county has a population of 34,482 and covers communities including Questa, Penasco, Ranchos De Taos, Red River, Arroyo Seco, El Prado, Tres Piedras, and Taos Ski Valley, along with ZIP codes such as 87571, 87525, 87556, 87557, and 87579. Taos County lies near Mora County, Rio Arriba County, and Colfax County, and residents of those nearby counties may find their local courts listed separately. The court accepts and processes small claims filings during its posted business hours.

Where Taos County hears these cases

Taos County Courthouse

105 Albright St, Taos, NM 87571
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Taos County at a glance

Population34,482
Court sits inTaos
Court systemNew Mexico Magistrate Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county20
Towns and cities20
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Taos County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Amalia, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Seco, Carson, Cerro, Chamisal, Costilla, El Prado, Llano, Penasco, Questa, Ranchos De Taos, Red River, San Cristobal, Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Trampas, Tres Piedras, Vadito, Valdez.

ZIP codes:

8751287513875148751787519875218752487525875298754387553875568755787558875648757187576875778757987580

Taos County in context

Taos County is the 14th most populous of New Mexico's 33 counties, with about 34,482 residents. Taos County Courthouse, in Taos, is about 29 miles from the Rio Arriba County courthouse in Tierra Amarilla and 36 miles from the Colfax County courthouse in Raton.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Taos County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Taos County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$25–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by New Mexico

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Taos County

Filing fee
$25–$75
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
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FAQ

Taos County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Taos County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Taos County Courthouse, 105 Albright St, Taos, NM 87571. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (575) 737-6300.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Amalia, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Seco, Carson, Cerro, Chamisal, Costilla, El Prado, Llano, Penasco, Questa, Ranchos De Taos, Red River, San Cristobal, Taos, Taos Ski Valley, Trampas, Tres Piedras, Vadito, Valdez.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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