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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services.
This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in New Mexico.
New Mexico Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
New Mexico Certificate of Fitness
Agency:
New Mexico State Fire Marshal's Office - Fire Code Enforcement Bureau
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
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.
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
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
New Mexico Contractor License
Agency:
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division
Corporations, LLCs, LPs, and LLPs must be licensed even though one or more stockholders, members, or partners have a license or a 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
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.
$300/classification for the following classifications: GB02, GB98, GA98, GF98, EE98, and MM98
$150/classification for all other classifications
The maximum fee for multiple classifications within any one category is $300
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.
$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.
Original Ink:
Required
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.
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.
New Mexico Lead Abatement Company License
Not required
Lead Services Company licensure is not required on the State level in New Mexico.
New Mexico does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
Although there is no license specific to lead abatement contracting in New Mexico, contractors may need a New Mexico Contractor License.
New Mexico Manufactured Housing Installer License
Agency:
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Bond Requirements:
$10,000
Notes:
The following license classifications are available:
MHD-1 Permits the holder to level ground and place piers to support a manufactured home, to attach and tighten tiedowns, to connect existing water and sewer lines, to connect electrical cable to the home's approved existing receptacle, to install and repair skirting, and to install concrete associated with footings or foundations.
MHD-2 Permits the holder to perform all functions of an MHD-1 and to make structural repairs, alterations and modifications.
MHD-3 Permits the holder to perform all functions of an MHD-2 and to service and repair natural gas piping and appliances, change and adjust orifices in a unit prior to connection to L.P. gas and to service and repair plumbing and electrical systems.
MHD-3 Y extended to install gas yardlines to manufactured homes upon acquiring an appropriate endorsement from the division.
MHD-3 E extended to install feeder assemblies from the on-site utility terminal to the manufactured home not to exceed 30 feet.
Exam Required?
Yes
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
A qualifying party, who is an employee/proprietor/corporate officer/partner of the business, must be appointed to have active and direct supervision and control of all operations. The qualifier must pass an exam before the application can be filed.
A copy of the QP exam score report(s) showing passing scores for all applicable exam(s).
12-hour HUD Installer Training Certificate
Copy of installer/repairman warranty, per Section 14.12.6.11 NMAC of the Regulations.
Proof of Financial Responsibility. The consumer protection bond in the amount of $10,000 must be issued in the exact name shown on application.
Copy of the current Registration Certificate issued within the last twelve months by the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department (TRD) in the exact name shown on the license application.
Proof of registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State issued in the exact name shown on application.
Self-addressed 9” x 12” envelope with sufficient postage to return your application packet 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.
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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