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New Mexico Contractor Licenses
All state licenses are issued by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (NMRLD). The Construction Industries Division regulates the General Construction, Electrical, LP Gas , and, Mechanical and Plumbing categories; each category has a specific Bureau. Contracting activities under these classifications are defined in the Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA 1978, Section 60-13-3 . Furthermore, Manufactured Housing is its own division.
In New Mexico, licensing is mandatory to ensure safety, quality, and professionalism in every construction project. Therefore, contracting without a license is against the law.
Examination services are conducted byPSI©. Applicants pass with a score of 75%. General Construction, Electrical, LP Gas, and Mechanical and Plumbing contractors are required to pass a Business and Law examination. For categories that have a journeyperson license, this certificate is required if applying for a contractor license.
Check out the licenses below for their requirements, exams, books, and classes.
Acoustical Insulation and Insulation (GS-1)
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Asphalt, Bitumen, and Concrete Construction (GA)
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Asphalt, Bitumen and Concrete Construction (GA-98)
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Airports (GF-1)
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Awnings and Canopies (GS-2)
Pending Scope
Boiler Operator (B01) Journeyman
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Boiler Operator (B02) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Bridges (GF-2)
Pending Scope
Caissons, Piers and Pile Driving (GS-15)
Pending Scope
Cathodic Protection and Lightning Protection Systems (ES-2)
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Cathodic Protection, and Lightning Protection Systems (ES-2J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Canals, Reservoirs, or Irrigation Systems (GF-3)
Pending Scope
Carburetion Sale, Service and Installation (CNG-1 CNG)
Pending Scope
Concrete, Cement, Walkways, and Driveways (GS-34)
Pending Scope
CORE (GF)
Pending Scope
Curbs, Gutters, and Culverts (GA-3)
Pending Scope
Demolition (GS-5)
Pending Scope
Door Installation (GS-6)
Pending Scope
Drainage or Flood Control Systems (GF-4)
Pending Scope
Dry Chemical Fire Protection (MS-14)
Pending Scope
Dry Chemical Fire Protection (MS-14J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Drywall Installation and Texture (GS-7)
Pending Scope
Earthmoving, Excavation, and Ditching (GS-8)
Pending Scope
Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines (EL-1)
Pending Scope
Electrical Distribution Systems, including Transmission Lines (EL-1J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Electrical Inspector (General)
Pending Scope
Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting (ES-1)
Pending Scope
Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting (ES-1J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Elevators, Escalators, Conveyors (GS-9)
Pending Scope
Fire Protection Systems (MS-12)
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Fire Protection Systems (MS-12J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Fixed Works (GF-98)
Pending Scope
Framing (GS-13)
Pending Scope
General Building (GB-98)
Pending Scope
General Building Contractor Part 2 Examination (GB-98)
Pending Scope
General Building Inspector
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Heat, Cooling, and Process Pipe (MM-4)
Pending Scope
Heat, Vent and Air Conditioning (MM-3)
Pending Scope
Highway Signs and Guard Rails (GA-5)
Pending Scope
Installation, Service and Repair (LP-5)
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Installation, Service and Repair of Cylinder Exchange Cabinets (LP-8)
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Installation, Service and Repair of Mobile Units (LP-6)
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Lawn Sprinklers (MS-6)
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Limited Installation, Service and Repair (LP-4)
Pending Scope
Low Voltage Special Systems (under 50 Volts) (ES-3)
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Low Voltage Special Systems (under 50 Volts) (ES-3J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
LP Gas Carburetion, Sale, Service and Installation (LP-10)
Pending Scope
LP Gas Inspector Certification
Pending Scope
Maintenance and Repair (GA-2)
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Manufactured Housing Broker
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Manufactured Housing Dealer
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Manufactured Housing Inspector
Pending Scope
Manufactured Housing Installer 1
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Manufactured Housing Installer 2
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Manufactured Housing Installer 3
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Manufactured Housing Installer 3 – Electrical Endorsement
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Manufactured Housing Salesperson
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Manufactured Housing Yardline Endorsement
Pending Scope
Masonry (GS-16)
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Mechanical (MM-98)
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Mechanical Inspector
Pending Scope
Miscellaneous Sheet Metal (GS-32)
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Natural Gas Fitting (MM-2)
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Natural Gas Fitter (JG) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Natural Gas Fitter Practical Examination Journeyman
Pending Scope
Pipe Fitter (JPF) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Plastering, Stucco and Lathing (GS-30)
Pending Scope
Plumber (JP) Journeyman
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Plumber Practical Examination Journeyman
Pending Scope
Plumbing (MM-1)
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Plumbing Inspector
Pending Scope
Railroad and Tunnel Construction (GF-6)
Pending Scope
Recreation Areas (GF-5)
Pending Scope
Refrigeration (JR) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Residential and Commercial Electrical (EE-98J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 Code Examination (EE-98J) Journeyman
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Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 2 Theory Examination (EE-98J) Journeyman
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Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 1 (Commercial and Industrial) (EE-98)
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Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 2 (Residential) (EE-98)
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Residential and Commercial Electrical Part 3 (Specialties) (EE-98)
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Residential and Commercial Electrical Practical Examination Journeyman
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Residential Building Contractor Part 1 Examination (GB-2)
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Residential Electrical Inspector
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Residential Electrical Practical Examination Journeyman
Pending Scope
Residential Electrical Wiring Part 2 Theory Examination (ER-1J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1)
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Residential Electrical Wiring Part 1 Code Examination (ER-1J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Residential Inspector
Pending Scope
Residential Water Well Pump Installer (ES-10R)
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Residential Water Well Pump Installer (ES-10RJ) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Retail Sale of LP Gas (LP-3S)
Pending Scope
Roofing (GS-21)
Pending Scope
Septic Tanks & Sewer (MS-3)
Pending Scope
Sheet Metal (JSM) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Sheet Metal Practical Examination Journeyman
Pending Scope
Siding (GS-31)
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Sign Construction (Non-Electrical) (GS-23)
Pending Scope
Sprinkler (JS) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Station for Dispensing LP Gas (LP-9)
Pending Scope
Streets, Roads, and Highways (GA-1)
Pending Scope
Striping (GA-4)
Pending Scope
Structural Steel Erection (GS-24)
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Swimming Pools (GS-25)
Pending Scope
Tanks and Tower (GF-7)
Pending Scope
Telephone Communication Systems and Telephone Interconnect Systems (ES-7)
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Telephone Communication Systems and Telephone Interconnect Systems ( ES-7J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Transmission Lines, Tanks, and Substations (NonElectrical) (GF-8)
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Utility Lines (GF-9)
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Water Well Pump Installer (ES-10)
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Water Well Pump Installer (ES-10J) Journeyman
Pending Scope
Wholesale Sale or Delivery of LP Gas (LP-1)
Pending Scope
Wholesale or Manufacture of Appliances, Equipment or Containers (LP-7)
Pending Scope
Windows, Doors and Skylights (GS-14)
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- Written by Juan Garzon
