New Mexico Construction Licensing

Certificate of Fitness Application 

Email randy.ferguson@state.nm.us

$0

• Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Pumps & Standpipe Systems

1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division MS-12 (Fire Protection Sprinkler or JS-12 (Journeyman
Sprinkler) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
3. Copy of training and education
4. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

• Chemical Fire Suppression Systems UL300, FM200, INERGEN Systems, Etc

1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division MS-14 (Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems) or JS-12
(Dry Chemical Fire Protection) Contractor) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
3. Copy of training and education
4. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

• Automatic Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division ES-3 (Low Voltage Special Systems) or EE-98 (Residential &
Commercial Electrical) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
3. Copy of training and education
4. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

• Fire and Smoke Dampers

1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. For mechanically actuated fire and smoke dampers, applicants shall provide documentation of a valid
NFPA-Certified Fire Protection Specialist certification or of an approved fire and life safety certification from a
program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
3. for electrically actuated fire and smoke dampers monitored by a fire alarm system, applicants shall comply
with requirements of Automatic Fire Detection & Alarm Systems listed above.
4. for fire and smoke dampers with both mechanical and electrical components, the applicant inspecting the
mechanical components shall provide documentation pursuant to (1) of this section and the applicant
inspecting the electrical components shall provide documentation pursuant to (2) of this section.
5. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division ES-3 (Low Voltage Special Systems) or EE-98 (Residential &
Commercial Electrical) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
6. Copy of training and education
7. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

• Portable Fire Extinguishers

1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copies of Training from the Manufacturer
3. Provide a signed and notarized affidavit that the company has the ability to re-service and recharge all types of fire

Certificate of Fitness Application 

Email randy.ferguson@state.nm.us

Annually by the date of issuance 

$0

Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Fire Pumps & Standpipe Systems
1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division MS-12 (Fire Protection Sprinkler or JS-12 (Journeyman
Sprinkler) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
3. Copy of training and education
4. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

Chemical Fire Suppression Systems UL300, FM200, INERGEN Systems, Etc
1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division MS-14 (Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems) or JS-12
(Dry Chemical Fire Protection) Contractor) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
3. Copy of training and education
4. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

Automatic Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division ES-3 (Low Voltage Special Systems) or EE-98 (Residential &
Commercial Electrical) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
3. Copy of training and education
4. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

Fire and Smoke Dampers
1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. For mechanically actuated fire and smoke dampers, applicants shall provide documentation of a valid
NFPA-Certified Fire Protection Specialist certification or of an approved fire and life safety certification from a
program accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
3. for electrically actuated fire and smoke dampers monitored by a fire alarm system, applicants shall comply
with requirements of Automatic Fire Detection & Alarm Systems listed above.
4. for fire and smoke dampers with both mechanical and electrical components, the applicant inspecting the
mechanical components shall provide documentation pursuant to (1) of this section and the applicant
inspecting the electrical components shall provide documentation pursuant to (2) of this section.
5. Copy of New Mexico Construction Industries Division ES-3 (Low Voltage Special Systems) or EE-98 (Residential &
Commercial Electrical) license for company and qualified party.
NOTE: The qualifying party must be on the company payroll, and cannot be a subcontractor.
6. Copy of training and education
7. Any Certifications from the manufacturer

Portable Fire Extinguishers
1. Completed Certificate of Fitness Application
2. Copies of Training from the Manufacturer
3. Provide a signed and notarized affidavit that the company has the ability to re-service and recharge all types of fire

Contractor License Application

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

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. 
    

• 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.

Contractor License Renewal Form

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

Triennially by the end of the month of issuance.

Status Change Form

$30 application fee + $6 certificate fee per classification

• 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.

• 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.