How to get a alarm / low-voltage contractor license in New Mexico
New Mexico alarm / low-voltage contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Apply for a Construction Industries License - NM RLD The offices of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department will be closed on Monday, Sept.
- Our offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept.
- The Construction Industries Division is experiencing an influx in inquiries regarding reciprocal journeyman certificates.
- # Apply for a Construction Industries License ## Verify A License You can verify a contractor license HERE.
- Board page: Apply for a Construction Industries License - NM RLD
Requirements overview
- New Mexico sets experience, education, and exam rules for alarm / low-voltage contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the New Mexico low-voltage exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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