New Mexico Contractor & Trade License Requirements
New Mexico requires statewide contractor licensing for all construction trades through the Construction Industries Division (CID) under the Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD). Every contractor must employ a Qualifying Party (QP) who holds the appropriate trade license. All trades require both a Business and Law exam and a trade-specific exam. Licenses are issued in specific classifications and renewed every 3 years.
General Contractor
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$586
Electrician
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$586
Plumber
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$401
HVAC Technician
RequiredExperience4 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$401
Roofing Contractor
RequiredExperience2 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$401
Reciprocity Agreements
New Mexico has reciprocity agreements with 6 states. Licensed contractors from these states may be eligible to skip certain exams.
colorado — Reciprocal journeyman electrician license accepted if obtained through examination
texas — Reciprocal journeyman electrician license accepted if obtained through examination
oklahoma — Reciprocal journeyman electrician license accepted if obtained through examination
idaho — Reciprocal journeyman electrician license accepted if obtained through examination
montana — Reciprocal journeyman electrician license accepted if obtained through examination
nebraska — Reciprocal journeyman electrician license accepted if obtained through examination