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In New Mexico, contractors are licensed statewide through the Construction Industries Division (CID). Licenses are issued by classification, including GB-98 (General Building), GS specialties, and trades such as electrical, plumbing, and mechanical. Each applicant must designate a qualifying party with verified experience and pass both trade and business/law exams.
Contractors must carry liability insurance and post a license bond, with amounts set by CID. Public works may also require performance and payment bonds. While CID offers limited reciprocity or exam waivers with select states, all applicants must still meet New Mexico’s insurance and bonding standards.
Contractor Licensing Inc. helps contractors navigate CID applications, prepare for exams, and secure bonds and insurance so they can get licensed quickly and stay compliant.
Official resource: New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID)
New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID)
New Mexico licenses contractors statewide by classification (GB-98, GS-… specialties, etc.).
- Core steps: Qualifying party, exams, experience, financials.
- Bond: License bond required; amount and form set by CID/board guidance.
- Insurance: Maintain liability and workers’ comp where applicable.
- Permits: Local building departments issue permits/inspections.
RECIPROCAL STATES
Reciprocity / Exam Waivers
CID offers limited reciprocity/exam waivers for select classifications when another state’s standards are equivalent. You must still meet New Mexico’s bond, insurance, and application rules.
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