New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor License

The Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Construct, erect, alter, repair, or demolish canals, dams, reservoirs, and irrigation systems
  • Excavate, ditch, fill, compact, and place pre-cast components, waterproof membranes and liners, concrete reinforcement, abutments, and buttresses in connection therewith
  • Install tanks, pumps, pipelines and substations incidental to the project
  • Irrigation activities and piping, when applicable solely to agriculture production or livestock maintenance on a farm or ranch, excluding electrical work, are exempt from licensing requirements

How to Get the Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor License in New Mexico?

  1. Meet the experience requirement:
    • At least two years of documented experience in the Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor field.
  2. Apply for eligibility through PSI©.
  3. Send these documents via mail with the corresponding application fee to:
    PSI©
    2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE Suites E & F
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    877-663-9267
  4. Once the documents and the eligibility have been approved, schedule and pay for the examination.
  5. Take and pass the following examinations:
    • New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor Trade Exam
    • New Mexico CORE (GF) Contractor Trade Exam
    • New Mexico Business and Law Examination (PSI©)
  6. After passing the examination, complete the Application for Contractor License and the Construction Industries Division Contractor License Code Bond.
  7. Gather the following documents and send them by mail to PSI©: PSI©
    2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE Suites E & F
    Albuquerque, NM 87107

    (877) 663-9267
  8. Once accepted, the license will be delivered via USPS.

New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses

New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor License Exams

Below is all the information related to the trade, GF-Core, and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.

New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor Trade Exam

New Mexico CORE (GF) Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 40
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 100 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (30 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Stormwater Management (10)
    • OSHA Safety (8)
    • Project Management (6)
    • Surveying / Layout (5)
    • New Mexico One-Call (6)
    • Building Code / Inspections (5)
  • PSI© CORE (GF) Official Content Outline

New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor Business and Law Examination

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 130 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75% (38 points)
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • Licensing Requirements (8)
    • Estimating and Bidding (5)
    • Business Organization and Financial Management (8)
    • Tax Laws (5)
    • Labor Laws (4)
    • Project Management and Lien Law (5)
    • Contracts (8)
    • Risk Management (4)
    • Environmental and Safety (3)
  • PSI© Business & Law Official Content Outline

New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the GF Core, Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) and Business and Law exams. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • NEW MEXICO CANALS, RESERVOIRS, OR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS (GF-3) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,106.67
  • NEW MEXICO CANALS, RESERVOIRS, OR IRRIGATION SYSTEMS (GF-3) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $1,206.67

New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Contractor Exam Books

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New Mexico CORE (GF) Contractor Exam Books

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New Mexico Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3) Business and Law Examination Books

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