New Mexico Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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New Mexico rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent3 days — 3-Day Notice to Pay or QuitSource: N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(D)
Lease violation7 days — tenant may cureSource: N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(A)
Unconditional quit3 days — Substantial violation (violence, drugs, weapons, serious property damage) — 3-day notice, no cure; repeat violation within 6 months of a prior notice — 7-day notice, no cureSource: N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(I); § 47-8-33(B)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, posting and mailingSource: N.M. Stat. § 47-8-13; § 47-8-43
StatuteNew Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act, N.M. Stat. § 47-8-1 et seq.

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in New Mexico

Serve the notice exactly as New Mexico law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in New Mexico?

3 days (3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit), N.M. Stat. § 47-8-33(D). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting and mailing. N.M. Stat. § 47-8-13; § 47-8-43 Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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