Local Coverage
McKinley County, New Mexico is served by its own District Court. Our local agents are familiar with this court's filing requirements and can execute personal service, substitute service, or skip tracing anywhere in McKinley County, returning a sworn proof of service that meets New Mexico's evidentiary standard.
Service Methods Available
Direct, in-hand delivery of the summons and complaint to the named party at any address within McKinley County, the primary and most reliable method of service.
Start personal service in McKinley County →Where personal service proves impractical after reasonable attempts, New Mexico's rules permit substitute service on a qualifying adult at the defendant's residence or place of business within McKinley County.
Discuss substitute service eligibility →When a defendant can't be located at a known address, our investigative team conducts a documented search across McKinley County to establish a current, serviceable address.
Request a locate investigation →Local Court Directory
District Court
201 W. Hill Street, Room 4, Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 827-4860
M-F: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Visit court website →Common Questions
Civil matters in McKinley County are handled by the New Mexico District Court — see the Local Court Directory above for exact address and contact information.
Yes, our network covers all of McKinley County, New Mexico.
A sworn affidavit of service documenting when, where, and how the documents were delivered, meeting New Mexico's evidentiary standard.
Talk to our team about service of process in McKinley County, New Mexico.