New Mexico plumbing license renewal
New Mexico plumber license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- 14.6.4 NMAC TITLE 14 HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION CHAPTER 6 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES LICENSING PART 4 JOURNEYMAN CERTIFICATION 14.6.4.1 ISSUING AGENCY.
- The Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department.
- [14.6.4.1 NMAC - Rp, 14.6.4.1 NMAC, 2/1/2006] 14.6.4.2 SCOPE.
- This rule applies to individuals seeking journeyman certification in the electrical, mechanical and plumbing trades in New Mexico.
- [14.6.4.2 NMAC - Rp, 14.6.4.2 NMAC, 2/1/2006] 14.6.4.3 STATUTORY
- Board page: 14.6.4 NMAC
Cycle
- New Mexico sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for plumbing credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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