The New Mexico Contractors License is a requirement for anyone looking to take on a construction project that requires a building permit. Construction in the state of New Mexico is regulated by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department. Contracting in New Mexico without a license can result in criminal charges.
This video will cover everything from New Mexico contractors license requirements, where to find online courses, training, practice tests, and study guides and much more!
The New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department along with the Construction Industries & Manufactured housing division are the governing agencies for contractors in the state of New Mexico.
There are 5 Contractor License Classifications:
1. General Building
2. Building Specialty
3. Electrical Specialty
4. Mechanical Specialty
5. Public Works
Each area has several subspecialty classifications in which you can get licensed. Each classification has a different experience requirement for applications. You can check out the full blog post to be certain you qualify.
You will first need to meet the basic New Mexico contractor license requirements:
-18 years of age
-Driver’s License or USA ID
-Social Security
-Be an established legal business entity
In addition to these basic requirements. To get the New Mexico state contractor license you must also have to have experience in the construction trades, and you may be asked to prove your experience. You will also need to hold a bond and register with the New Mexico department of taxation and revenue.
Your Qualifying party certificate will expect that you have Journeyman level experience. Journeyman experience is gained working unsupervised performing all of the duties associated with your trade. The New Mexico general contractors license is for experienced journeyman who do not need to be taught anything about their expertise.
New Mexico contractors are expected to have achieved a certain level of mastery and must know how to safely engage in their specific type of work. The New Mexico Construction Industries and manufactured housing division’s main responsibility is to protect the consumer public from contractors who may not have the experience or safety knowledge required.
The entire process to get an New Mexico contractor’s license fluctuates on a variety of different factors. In most cases, the process will take no more than 1 month. The best way to ensure that you get your New Mexico contractor’s license quickly is to have all of your documentation in order before you submit the application.
All applicants must pass the New Mexico law & business exam. There are many resources that include online schools that offer New Mexico contractor’s license exam preparation.
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