Process service and court filing in Otero County, New Mexico

Courts we file and serve in

2 Otero 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
$132.00 (Twelfth Judicial District civil case filing fee)
Family law petition fee
$137.00 (domestic relations case filing fee)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Otero County1000 New York Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310(575) 437-7310Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile
Alamogordo Magistrate Court263 Robert H Bradley Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310(575) 437-9000Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Otero County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Otero County?

1Court lists e-filing in Otero 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 Otero County courthouses hear civil cases?

Twelfth Judicial District Court, Otero County, Alamogordo Magistrate Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Otero County?

$132.00 (Twelfth Judicial District civil case filing fee), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Otero 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 Otero County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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