New Mexico contractor license lookup

1. Who needs a license

Anyone practicing or offering to practice construction contracting needs a CID license. (source: NM CID (opens in a new tab))

2. License types and classes

We're still verifying this, check the official board: CID website (opens in a new tab).

3. Required insurance and bonds

Bond

A bond is required. A license bond is required. (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))

Insurance

• Workers' comp: Required for all licensed entities (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
• General liability: Not stated by CID (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))

Ask for proof of insurance and check the bond on the official lookup before work starts.

4. How to look up a contractor

Check a license on the CID website ↗ (official site, opens in a new tab)

How: Use RLD's Verify a License page, which links to the PSI license search for construction contractors. Check the license number is active. (source: NM CID (opens in a new tab))

Full checklist: how to check a contractor

5. Red flags when hiring

• No license number in the PSI search. (source: NM CID (opens in a new tab))
• After roof damage, a roofer who pushes you to sign before you verify the license. (source: NM CID (opens in a new tab))

6. Consumer protections and complaints

We're still verifying this, check the official board: CID website (opens in a new tab).