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New Mexico HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical License Requirements
Last updated 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with your state licensing board.
HVAC
- Renewal
- 3-year cycle for journeyman certificate
- CE hours
- Verify with board
- Initial cost
- ~$401
- License types
- MH-98 Mechanical HVAC
- Experience
- 4 years
- Exam
- Trade + Business exam (PSI)
- Bond
- Not required at state level
- Insurance
- Workers' comp required with employees; general liability recommended
- Reciprocity
- No formal reciprocity — verify with board
- Board
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID)
Plumbing
- Renewal
- 3-year cycle
- CE hours
- Verify with board
- Initial cost
- ~$300
- License types
- Journeyman Plumber → Master Plumber
- Experience
- 4 years
- Exam
- State plumbing exam (PSI)
- Bond
- Not required at state level
- Insurance
- Workers' comp required with employees; general liability recommended
- Reciprocity
- No formal reciprocity — verify with board
- Board
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division
Electrical
- Renewal
- 3-year cycle
- CE hours
- Verify with board
- Initial cost
- ~$300
- License types
- Journeyman Electrician → Master Electrician
- Experience
- 4 years
- Exam
- NEC-based exam (PSI)
- Bond
- Not required at state level
- Insurance
- Workers' comp required with employees; general liability recommended
- Reciprocity
- No formal reciprocity — verify with board
- Board
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division
New Mexico licenses all three trades through the Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation & Licensing Department. The state uses PSI-administered exams and runs a 3-year journeyman certificate cycle.
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New Mexico
Full New Mexico guide →HVAC
- Renewal
- 3-year cycle for journeyman certificate
- CE
- Verify with board
- Cost
- ~$401
- Board
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID)
Plumbing
- Renewal
- 3-year cycle
- CE
- Verify with board
- Cost
- ~$300
- Board
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division
Electrical
- Renewal
- 3-year cycle
- CE
- Verify with board
- Cost
- ~$300
- Board
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division
Requirements may change. Always verify with your state licensing board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who licenses contractors in New Mexico?
The Construction Industries Division (CID) under the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department licenses HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors statewide.
How often do New Mexico journeyman certificates renew?
Every 3 years.