New Mexico general contractor license
New Mexico general contractors need a CID license with a Qualifying Party who passed the trade and Business & Law exams. (source: NM CID (opens in a new tab), source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
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))
Checked against official New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division sources. See sources.
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. General contractor license classes
We're still verifying this, check the official board: CID website (opens in a new tab).
3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Party application | $36 (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab)) |
| License application Plus license fees; exam fees are in the PSI bulletins. | $36 (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Experience and steps
- Qualifying Party The QP shows the required experience within the last 10 years with affidavits, then passes the exams. (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
- License the business The company applies through PSI with a license bond and workers' comp. (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
Exam
An exam is required. Exams are run by PSI. (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
- Trade exam (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
- Business & Law exam (or an approved course) (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
- Many exams are open book, and a passing score is valid for one year. (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
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))
Renewal
We're still verifying this, check the official board: CID website (opens in a new tab).
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))
5. Reciprocity (license transfer)
We're still verifying this, check the official board: CID website (opens in a new tab).
6. 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))
7. How to complain
We're still verifying this, check the official board: CID website (opens in a new tab).
8. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- NM CID (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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