Mechanical and Plumbing
For the State of New Mexico, mechanical and plumbing work must be under the supervision or performed by someone who has a Journeyman Certificate. Therefore, even if you have a contractor’s license in one or more trades, you must either be or employ a Certified Journeyman to perform the work under a particular classification. A Journeyman certificate will be active for three years, starting on the last day of the month of issuance. The Construction Industries Division issues the Mechanical and Plumbing contractor licenses to those businesses which are owned by or employ someone who is certified by the state as a Qualifying Party.
List of Mechanical and/or Plumbing Trades:
- Boiler Operator (B01) Journeyman
- Boiler Operator (B02) Journeyman
- Dry Chemical Fire Protection (MS-14)
- Dry Chemical Fire Protection (MS-14J) Journeyman
- Fire Protection Systems (MS-12)
- Fire Protection Systems (MS-12J) Journeyman
- Heat, Cooling, and Process Pipe (MM-4)
- Heat, Vent and Air Conditioning (MM-3)
- Lawn Sprinklers (MS-6)
- Mechanical (MM-98)
- Mechanical Inspector
- Medical Gas Installer (JMG) Journeyman
- Natural Gas Fitting (MM-2)
- Natural Gas Fitter (JG) Journeyman
- Natural Gas Fitter Practical Examination Journeyman
- Pipe Fitter (JPF) Journeyman
- Plumber (JP) Journeyman
- Plumbing (MM-1)
- Refrigeration (JR) Journeyman
- Septic Tanks, Sewer & Cesspools (MS-3)
- Sheet Metal (JSM) Journeyman
- Sheet Metal Practical Examination Journeyman
- Sprinkler (JS) Journeyman
- Welder (JW) Journeyman
How to apply for Mechanical and Plumbing contractor licenses?
- Determine the work classification needed. Scopes of work can be found in Mexico Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 6. If unsure of the proper classification, submit a Classification Determination form to PSI© and a detailed description of the work.
- Submit a completed notarized package of the following documents to:
PSI© Albuquerque
877-663-9267
2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE, Suite E&F
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Public.psiexams.com
The application package must contain the following documents:- Contractor License Application
- (CID) Contractor License Code Bond
- Valid Qualifying Party Certificate
- Passing score examination (Trade & Business Law)
- Proof of Financial Responsibility Bond
- Current (within the last year) New Mexico Tax ID number application with official stamp or registration certificate. (Contact the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department at 505-827-0700.)
- Work Experience Verification form must have minimum years of experience depending on the classification.
- Minimum of six months:
- Minimum of 4 years:
- Dry Chemical Fire Protection (MS-14)
- Dry Chemical Fire Protection (MS-14J) Journeyman
- Fire Protection Systems (MS-12)
- Fire Protection Systems (MS-12J) Journeyman
- Heat, Cooling, and Process Pipe (MM-4)
- Heat, Vent and Air Conditioning (MM-3)
- Mechanical (MM-98)
- Natural Gas Fitting (MM-2)
- Plumbing (MM-1)
- Minimum of 2 years:
- Once the application packet has been approved and eligibility cleared, the license will be issued via USPS to the home address provided. (Licenses are effective for only three years, and a Contractor License Renewal Form must be submitted prior to expiration during each cycle.)
Useful links for Plumbing/Mechanical Contractors and Journeymen
- PSI© Mechanical/Plumbing Experience Verification Form
- Journeyman Certificate Application
- Journeyman Certificate Renewal Form
- New Contractor Application
- Contractor Renewal Form
- New Mexico Frequently Asked Questions
- PSI© Exam Information
- Mechanical Plumbing Bureau
- Approved Continuing Education
- License Classifications
Contact information for Mechanical/Plumbing Contractor Licenses
Construction Industries Division Regulation and Licensing Department
5500 San Antonio DR. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
CID Santa Fe office
2500 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700
CID Albuquerque office
5500 San Antonio Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 222-9801
CID Las Cruces office
505 S Main St
Loretto Towne Ctr Ste 150
Las Cruces, NM 88004
(575) 524-6320
Mechanical Plumbing Bureau
Bureau Chief: Tamara Kuykendall
(505) 490-2997
PSI© Albuquerque
877-663-9267
2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE, Suite E&F
Albuquerque, NM 87106
https://public.psiexams.com/