Chaves County, NM
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Requirements
To file a probate, you must provide:
- An Application for Informal Probate
- Original Death Certificate
- Last Will and Testament (if decedent had one)
*When printing probate documents from the supreme court website, please only print single sided.
Decedent’s death must not have occurred less than 120 hours and no more than 3 years from the time of filing.
Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Probate Packets (With or Without Will) | $5 |
| Initial Filing Fee of Probate | $30 |
| Copies | $0.15 per Page |
| Certifications | $0.50 per Document |
| Clerk's Certificates | $1.50 |
| Exemplification Certificates | $1.50 |
