Probate / New Mexico / Lea County
Lea County Probate Records
18,729 records indexed · 3,486 probate · 5,648 heirship · 1,567 wills
Records by type
| Probate filings | 3,486 |
| Affidavits of heirship | 5,648 |
| Wills filed for record | 1,567 |
| Guardianship | 171 |
| Other (death certs, letters, inventory) | 7,857 |
Date range: 1857-01-10 to 2026-02-19
Lea County Clerk
Lea County Clerk
100 N Main Ave, Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 396-8521
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How do I search Lea County, New Mexico probate records?
Use the search box at the top of probate.report to find decedent names, case numbers, or filing types in Lea County. Results include probate court filings, affidavits of heirship, executor's deeds, and wills filed for record.
Where is the Lea County probate court located?
Lea County Clerk is at 100 N Main Ave, Lovington, NM 88260, (575) 396-8521.
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Are Lea County probate records public?
Yes. Probate filings are public records under New Mexico state law (and analogous statutes in every US state), with limited exceptions for sealed estates, juvenile matters, and certain conservatorships.
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