Probate Court Forms
About the Forms
Please be aware that Probate Court staff is not allowed to provide legal advice or assist you with completing any forms. The probate packets offered by Sandoval County Probate Court are not intended as a substitute for legal advice. If you have legal questions, it is recommended you seek the advice of a competent attorney.
Probate Packets
- Intestate Forms Packet — No Will
- Testate Forms Packet — With Will
- Proof of Authority Forms Packet — Ancillary Probate
- Special Administrator Forms Packet
Other Probate Forms
- 4B-101 — Opening and closing a probate court case, flowchart
- 4B-201 — Affidavit of poverty and indigency
- 4B-202 — Order allowing free process
- 4B-702 — Verified small estate closing statement of the personal representative
- 4B-801 — Proof of authority
- 4B-802 — Certificate acknowledging receipt of documents related to proof of authority
- 4B-901 — Application for informal appointment of special administrator
- 4B-902 — Order appointing special administrator
- 4B-903 — Acceptance for appointment of special administrator
- 4B-904 — Letters of special administration
You may also access forms individually on the New Mexico Courts website: nmcourts.gov/forms-files/probate/
You may purchase a Testate or Intestate Probate Packet from the Probate Court for $5.00 (cash or check only — cards not accepted). A printed packet contains the necessary forms and instructions.
Upon request, the Probate Court can mail a Testate or Intestate Probate Packet for $5.00 plus postage if advance payment is received.
Fees, Costs & Filing for Probate Matters
Accepted forms of payment: cash, check, cashier's check, certified check, or money orders. Make checks payable to Sandoval County Probate Court. Exact cash amount only.
Fees are non-refundable.
Probate Court Fee Schedule
| Probate Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Informal Probate Application Fee (Testate or Intestate) | $30.00 |
| Proof of Authority (Ancillary Probate) | $30.00 |
| Special Administrator Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Copies | $1.00 per page |
| Certification of Pleadings | $1.00 per document |
| Probate Packets (Testate or Intestate) | $5.00 |
| Marriage Ceremonies | No charge — gratuity not accepted |
No financial transactions will be accepted after 4:00 PM.
Mailing Addresses
Physical Address:
Sandoval County Probate Court
1500 Idalia Rd., Bldg. D
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Mailing Address:
Sandoval County Probate Court
P.O. Box 40
Bernalillo, NM 87004
Questions? Contact the court at (505) 867-7645 or email the Probate Clerk at amromero@sandovalcountynm.gov.ex