New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

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Contact Information

Physical address:
2550 Cerrillos Rd.
3rd Floor
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

Phone: (505) 222-9801

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Licenses

We track the following licenses with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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New Mexico Contractor License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division
Insurance Requirements:

Workers' compensation insurance is required.

Bond Requirements:

A $10,000 consumer protection bond is required.

Notes:

Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships:

  • Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs must be licensed even though one or more stockholders, members, or partners have a license or qualifying party certificate
  • Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs must be legally authorized to do business in New Mexico to be eligible to apply for, renew, or retain a license
  • Any license issued to a corporation, LLC, LP or LLP shall automatically cancel when the entity ceases to exist under New Mexico law

Joint Ventures:

  • No two or more persons shall submit a joint bid or jointly engage in contracting unless operating as a validly licensed joint venture
  • To be eligible to apply for, renew, or retain a license, each entity comprising the joint venture must hold a valid New Mexico contractor license and be legally authorized to do business in New Mexico
  • Any license issued to a joint venture entity shall automatically cancel when the entity ceases to exist under New Mexico law

Partnerships:

  • A partnership must be legally authorized to do business in New Mexico to be eligible to apply for, renew, or retain a license
  • Any license issued to a partnership shall automatically cancel when the partnership ceases to exist under New Mexico law

Sole Proprietorships:

  • A sole proprietorship must be legally authorized to do business in New Mexico to be eligible to apply for, renew, or retain a license
  • On the death of a sole proprietor, the license shall automatically cancel
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor License Application

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $6 certificate fee + $150 per classification ($300 for GB02, GB98, GA98, GF98, EE98, and MM98)

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Required
How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants: 

  1. File entity formation documents with the New Mexico Secretary of State to form your business entity.
  2. Appoint a qualifying party for each classification of work covered by the license. 
  3. Check with PSI to make sure that the name you intend to use on license is available
  4. Complete a Qualifying Party Certificate  or a copy of the exam report showing passing scores on exams. 

Foreign Applicants: 

  1. File  a foreign qualification application with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
  2. Appoint a qualifying party for each classification of work covered by the license. 
  3. Check with PSI to make sure that the name you intend to use on license is available
  4. Complete a Qualifying Party Certificate or a copy of the exam report showing passing scores on exams. 
     
Required Attachments:
  • Copy of valid qualifying party certificate, or copy of exam score report showing passing scores on exam(s) for applicable classification(s). May submit official transcript showing passing grade on business and law course administered by a CID approved school in lieu of passing score on business and law exam. If a Qualifying Party intends to qualify two or more licenses at the same time, you
    MUST submit proof of at least thirty people (30%) common ownership between all of the licensed entities. Please list all company license names and numbers, and all ownership information for each license.
  • Proof of Financial Responsibility: Bond - must be issued in the exact name shown on the application.
  • Proof of current (within the last year) New Mexico Tax ID number application with an official stamp or registration certificate. Must be issued in the exact name shown on the application.
  • If a Corporation, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, or Limited Liability Company, provide proof of registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State (505)827-3600. Must be issued in the exact name shown on the application.
  • Self-addressed envelope large enough and with sufficient postage to return your application materials if your application is rejected. If your application is accepted, this envelope will be used to send your new license once it has been issued.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Contractor License Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$150 per classification ($300 for GB02, GB98, GA98, GF98, EE98, and MM98)

Due:

Triennially by the end of the month of issuance.

Original Ink:Required
Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Valid bond
  • Self addressed envelope with sufficient postage. This envelope will be used to send your renewal materials back to you if your submission is rejected, or to send your new certificate once your renewal documents have been processed.

Amendment
Change of Qualifying Party

Form:

Status Change Form

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $6 certificate fee per classification

Due:
  • In the event a licensee loses its qualifying party, through termination of employment or otherwise, both the licensee and the qualifying party must notify CID or its designee in writing of the separation within 30 days thereof.
  • If the qualifying party is the only one attached to the license, the firm has 120 days to attach a new qualifying party to their license.
Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • A copy of a valid QP certificate, or if a new QP, the passing exam score report for all required exam(s), for the classification(s) to be added.
  • If a qualifying party intends to qualify for two or more licenses at the same time, you must submit proof of at least 30% common ownership between all the Licensees.

New Mexico Journeyman Boiler Operator License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Boiler Operator Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Boiler Operator Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Dry Chemical Fire Protection License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Dry Chemical Fire Protection Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Dry Chemical Fire Protection Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Electrician Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Electrician Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Plumber and Natural Gas Fitter License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Plumber and Natural Gas Fitter Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Plumber and Natural Gas Fitter Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Plumber Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Plumber Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Refrigeration License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Refrigeration Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Refrigeration Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Sheet Metal License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Sheet Metal Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Sheet Metal Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Sprinkler License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Sprinkler Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Sprinkler Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Journeyman Welder License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Welder Certificate

Agency Fee:

$75

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

New Mexico Journeyman Welder Certificate Renewal

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

The journeyman certificate will expire every three years, effective on the last day of the month in which it was issued.

Notarization Required?:Required

New Mexico Manufactured Housing Manufacturer License

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division
Law:

NMAC § 14.12.2

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Bond Requirements:

$50,000 Consumer Protection Bond underwritten by a corporate surety company authorized to conduct business in New Mexico

Notes:

Once a license has been obtained, each manufacturing plant is required to submit a written report to the division of all new homes shipped into or within New Mexico. The report must be filed by the 15th day of the month following the shipment month and should contain the following information:

  • New Mexico license number and name
  • Serial number and H.U.D. label number assigned to the home
  • Name of the retailer to whom the homes are delivered
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Requirement Notes:

Each manufacturing plant or location shall have a qualifying party and each location shall have a separate license.

Initial Registration

Form:

MHD Manufacturer License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Manufacturer I: $500

Manufacturer II - Refurbisher: $400

Required Attachments:
  • Financial Statement (signed and notarized)
  • Consumer Protection Bond
    • Must use the bond form provided in the application packet
  • Certificate of Qualifying Party
  • Copy of Manufacturer Warranty
  • 10 copies of your Manufacturers Installation Manuals
  • Consent to Service of Process (out-of-state corporate manufacturers)
  • Articles of Incorporation or other applicable entity registration
Bond Amount:

$50,000

Registration Renewal

Form:

MHD Renewal Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

Manufacturer I: $500

Manufacturer II - Refurbisher: $400

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Penalties:

Licenses not renewed within 30 days of expiration will incur a penalty in the amount of $1/day for the first 30 days and thereafter a fee equal to twice the amount of the license fee. Renewal applications submitted more than 1 calendar year past the expiration of the license will be treated as new applications.

Notes:

To avoid a lapse in license, the renewal application must be completed and post-marked or hand-delivered before the expiration of the license

Required Attachments:
  • Bond
  • Current Manufacturer License
Bond Amount:

$50,000

Amendment

Form:

Name Address Change Form

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$25

Notes:

Changes to a business name and/or physical location require an updated bond rider that reflects the exact physical location and name as indicated on the change request form.

Required Attachments:
  • Updated bond rider, if applicable

New Mexico Qualifying Party Certificate

Agency:New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Qualifying Party Certificate Application

Agency Fee:

$30 application fee + $6 per classification

Renewal Not Required

Not required



All QP certificates are valid indefinitely as long as they are attached to an active license. Once detached from a license, a QP Certificate will automatically cancel if not reattached to a license within two consecutive years and will have to reapply and retest.

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