In the state of New Mexico construction contractors must be licensed. Upon request the Construction Industries Division will send out a brochure and an information sheet on the application process.
The state of New Mexico does not recognize any license from another state.
New Mexico residence requirements for licensing.
Corporations must incorporated in the state or be qualified to do business in New Mexico.
Out-of-state corporations must either have a registered agent or office in New Mexico for at least 90 days.
Individuals or partnerships must have either a residence or street address in New Mexico for at least 90 days.
Al applicants must have a current New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department tax identification number
Applicants also must workers' compensation insurance validated by the New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration (if applicable).
A PSI exam
The following trades require two (2) or four (4) years of work experience.
General Construction
Asphalt, bitumen, concrete construction
Streets, road, highways, tunnels, parking lots, alleys, seal coat, surfacing
Striping
Maintenance, repairs
Highway signs, guardrails
Curbs, gutters, culverts
Building Construction
Residential
General building
Building Specialty
Acoustical/insulation, urethane foam
Awnings, canopies
Ceramic tile, marble, terrazzo
Concrete, cement, walkways, driveways
Demolition
Door installation
Drywall
Earthmoving, excavating, ditching
Elevators, escalators, conveyers
Fencing
Fixtures, cabinets and millwork
Floor covering, seamless and wood floors, finishing
Sound, intercommunication, electrical alarm systems
Electrical traffic control systems
Microwave communications systems
Cable tv
Telephone communication systems
Telephone interconnect systems
Mechanical
Plumbing
Natural gas fitting
Air conditioning, ventilation
Heating, cooling, process piping
Mechanical Specialty
Residential plumbing
Residential natural gas fitting
Cesspools, septic tanks, sewers
Appliance installation, service
Evaporative coolers
Lawn sprinklers
Swimming pool piping
Water conditioners
Refrigeration
Boiler installation, repair, service
Controls (mechanical systems)
Fire protection sprinkler systems
Pneumatic tube systems
Dry chemical fire protection
Journeyman classifications
Electrical
Electrical distribution systems, including transmission lines
Electrical specialties
Electrical signs, outline lighting
Cathodic protection
Sound, intercommunication, electrical alarm systems
Electric traffic control systems
Microwave communication systems
Cable TV
Telephone communications systems
Telephone interconnect systems
Mechanical
Plumber
Natural gas fitter
Boiler operator
Sheet metal
Pipefitter
Welder
Specialty
Consumers are advised to also check for municipal license requirements as contractor laws can differ from county to county. It is also advisable to double check with the state's requirements before hiring a contractor.
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