Process service and court filing in Chaves County, New Mexico
2 Chaves County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (civil e-filing per NMRA 1-005.2)
- E-filing system
- Odyssey File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $132 (civil and probate cases, new/reopened, district court)
- Family law petition fee
- $137 (domestic relations cases, new/reopened, district court)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Chaves County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Chaves County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Chaves County?
1Court lists e-filing in Chaves County as: Mandatory for attorneys (civil e-filing per NMRA 1-005.2). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Chaves County courthouses hear civil cases?
Fifth Judicial District Court, Chaves County, Roswell Magistrate Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Chaves County?
$132 (civil and probate cases, new/reopened, district court), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Chaves County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Chaves County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.