New Mexico contractor license cost
New Mexico charges $36 for the Qualifying Party application and $36 for the license application, plus license and exam fees. (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.
Costs and 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.
Bonds and insurance
Bond: Required. A license bond is required. (source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
- Workers' comp: Required for all licensed entities
- General liability: Not stated by CID
(source: CID: Apply for a Construction Industries License (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- 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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