New Mexico Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor License
The Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor License allows you to do the following work:
- Electrical systems and wiring methods of 5000 volts, nominal or less at residential one and two-family dwelling units
- Multi-family dwellings when all such units are on the ground floor with no occupancies above or below
May not contract for more than four dwelling units in any single building or structure. Does not include wiring for commercial use, such as motels, hotels, and similar occupancies.
How to Get the Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor License in New Mexico?
- Apply for eligibility throughPSI©:
- Complete the Qualifying Party Certificate
- Fill out the Work Experience Certificate
The Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor License requires a minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Send the complete documents and application fees to PSI©:
2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE Suites E & F
Albuquerque, NM 87107
877-663-9267 - When approved by PSI©, apply for the Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1), and Business and Law examinations:
- To submit an application online:
- Register or sign in at PSI©
- Select the exam and add the Social Security Number
- Pay the fee and schedule the examination
- To register by mail or fax:
- Complete the New Mexico Contractor Examination Registration Form
- Pay the exam fee and send all documents to PSI©:
2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE Suites E & F
Albuquerque, NM 87107
877-663-9267
Fax (702) 932-2666
- To apply by phone, complete the Examination Registration Form and call (855) 807-3994.
- To submit an application online:
- After passing the examinations, candidates must gather the following list of documents:
- Exam Passing Scores
- Contractor License Form
- CID Contractor License Code Bond
- Qualifying Party Certificate
- Proof of Financial Responsibility Bond
- Proof of current New Mexico Tax ID number application with registration certificate or official stamp.
- Send all forms to the following PSI© address:
2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE Suites E & F
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(877) 663-9267 - Upon approval, the license will be sent via USPS.
For all applicants interested in applying outside of New Mexico, complete theOut-Of-State Testing Request Instructions.
New Mexico Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor License Exam Prep Courses
New Mexico Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor License Exams
Below is all the information related to the trade and Business and Law exams, including the official reference lists.
New Mexico Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 80
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 180 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 75% (60 points)
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
- General Knowledge and Electrical Installation Requirements (17)
- Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits (17)
- Overcurrent Protection (4)
- Grounding and Bonding (8)
- Conductors and Cables (9)
- Raceways and Boxes (9)
- Special Occupancies and Special Equipment, including Pools (3)
- Lighting and General-Use Equipment (3)
- New Mexico State Code (6)
- Low Voltage (4)
- PSI© Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Official Content Outline
New Mexico Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) 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 Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) 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 RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING (ER-1) - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $520.86-
NEW MEXICO RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING (ER-1) - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
Sales price: $590.86
New Mexico Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Contractor Exam Books
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The 2017 National Electrical Code is used as ...NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
r224 1$157.78$157.78 -
The New Mexico Electrical Code has the recent...New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4)
r1247 1$30.00$30.00
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The American Electrician's Handbook provides ...American Electricians Handbook
r16 1$140.00$140.00 -
Ugly's Electrical References, 2020 Edition is...Uglys Electrical References
r303 1$31.65$31.65
New Mexico Residential Electrical Wiring (ER-1) Business and Law Examination Books
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Contractors' Guide to Business, Law and Proje...NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business Law and
r592 1$101.43$101.43 -
The focal point of the New Mexico Constructio...New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing
r1251 1$30.00$30.00 -
This pdf is used for the New Mexico Bridges (...New Mexico Contractors License Requirement
r1253 1$30.00$30.00