How to get a general contractor license in New Mexico
New Mexico general 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 general 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 contractor 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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