New Mexico Contractor License Fees & Renewal Schedule
Indexation gate: passedStatutory fees, triennial renewal periods, and bond obligations for New Mexico contractor credentials. New Mexico licenses are issued and renewed on a 3-year cycle by the Construction Industries Division.
Official Fee Schedule
| Credential / Service | Fee Type | Amount | Cycle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico CID Contractor License Application Fee One-time initial application processing fee for all contractor licenses | application | $36 | Non-refundable processing fee under NMAC 14.6.6. | nm:agency:cid-guidelines |
| New Mexico Qualifying Party Certificate Fee Triennial certificate fee for designated individual Qualifying Party | certification | $30 | 3-year certificate under NMSA 1978, § 60-13-17. | nm:agency:cid-guidelines |
| New Mexico GB-98 General Building Contractor License Fee Triennial license fee for GB-98 General Building classification | license | $300 | 3-year license fee ($100/year billed triennially). | nm:regulation:nmac-14-6 |
| New Mexico GB-02 Residential Building Contractor License Fee Triennial license fee for GB-02 Residential Building classification | license | $150 | 3-year license fee ($50/year billed triennially). | nm:regulation:nmac-14-6 |
| New Mexico EE-98 Electrical Contractor License Fee Triennial license fee for EE-98 Electrical classification | license | $150 | 3-year license fee ($50/year billed triennially). | nm:regulation:nmac-14-6 |
| New Mexico MM-98 Mechanical Contractor License Fee Triennial license fee for MM-98 Mechanical classification | license | $150 | 3-year license fee ($50/year billed triennially). | nm:regulation:nmac-14-6 |
Renewal Periods & Continuing Education
Renewal Cycle: Every 36 months (Triennial / 3 Years)
Continuing Education: 16 hours of approved continuing education on the National Electrical Code per 3-year renewal cycle.
Late Fee / Enforcement: 3-year renewal cycle; late fee applies if not renewed by expiration date.
Notes: Triennial cycle with NM CID.
Renewal Cycle: Every 36 months (Triennial / 3 Years)
Late Fee / Enforcement: 3-year renewal cycle; late penalty applies if delinquent.
Notes: Triennial cycle with NM CID.
Renewal Cycle: Every 36 months (Triennial / 3 Years)
Late Fee / Enforcement: Licenses expire every 3 years; delinquent renewals subject to late fees or re-examination after 30 days.
Notes: Triennial cycle with NM CID; continuous $10,000 bond mandatory.