About Acceptance for appointment of special administrator
This form is an acceptance by which an applicant agrees to serve as special administrator of a decedent's estate and to collect, manage, and preserve estate assets until a general personal representative is appointed.
When you'd use it: The form is for use when an applicant accepts appointment as special administrator of a deceased person's estate, as referenced by Rule 1B-201 NMRA.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Acceptance for appointment of special administrator is published as a PDF by the New Mexico courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: nmcourts.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Acceptance for appointment of special administrator in New Mexico
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Acceptance for appointment of special administrator (4B-903) when the form is for use when an applicant accepts appointment as special administrator of a deceased person's estate, as referenced by Rule 1B-201 NMRA. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — New Mexico probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Acceptance for appointment of special administrator carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Acceptance for appointment of special administrator to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the New Mexico county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).