New Mexico Contractor License Classifications
Indexation gate: passedNew Mexico classifies contractor credentials through the Construction Industries Division (CID) under the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6). Review the official catalog below.
New Mexico CID Classifications Catalog
General Building Contractor
Legal Citation: NMAC 14.6.6.9 & NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12
Statewide general building contractor license issued by the CID authorizing prime construction, alteration, and repair of unlimited commercial, institutional, and residential buildings and structures.
Notes: Requires 4 years (8,000 hours) verified experience, Business & Law exam, GB-98 trade exam, and $10,000 license bond.
Residential Building Contractor
Legal Citation: NMAC 14.6.6.9 & NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12
Statewide contractor license issued by the CID authorizing construction, alteration, and repair of residential residences, apartment houses, and condominiums up to 4 dwelling units.
Notes: Requires 2 years (4,000 hours) verified experience, Business & Law exam, GB-02 trade exam, and $10,000 license bond.
Electrical Contractor (Residential & Commercial)
Legal Citation: NMAC 14.6.6.10 & NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12
Statewide electrical contractor license issued by the CID authorizing the installation, alteration, and maintenance of all commercial, industrial, and residential electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
Notes: Requires 4 years (8,000 hours) verified experience, EE-98 trade exam, Business & Law exam, and $10,000 bond.
Mechanical Contractor (HVAC & Plumbing)
Legal Citation: NMAC 14.6.6.11 & NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12
Statewide mechanical contractor license issued by the CID authorizing commercial and residential plumbing, piping, heating, cooling, gas piping, and ventilation systems.
Notes: Requires 4 years (8,000 hours) verified experience, MM-98 trade exam, Business & Law exam, and $10,000 bond.
Roofing Specialty Contractor
Legal Citation: NMAC 14.6.6.9 & NMSA 1978, § 60-13-12
Specialty contractor license issued by the CID authorizing the installation, repair, and replacement of commercial and residential roof coverings, waterproofing, and related metal flashing.
Notes: Requires 2 years (4,000 hours) verified experience, GS-21 trade exam, Business & Law exam, and $10,000 bond.
CID / Municipal Building Permit
Legal Citation: NMSA 1978, § 60-13-45 & NMAC 14.5.2
Statutory building permit required for all structural construction, alteration, roofing replacement, plumbing, and electrical installations across New Mexico.
Notes: Permits issued by CID Permitting Bureau or certified local building departments (e.g. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces).