New Mexico licensing
Licensing in New Mexico — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
Construction contractor entities and qualifying parties governed by CID and the Construction Industries Licensing Act.
Thresholds and scope
A covered contractor entity requires a CID license in the work classification.
The rules
- A contractor as defined in section 60-13-3 must be licensed; qualified entities must employ or be owned by a CID-certified qualifying party for the classification. Source
- The license authorizes only its named entity and classifications; it is not transferable. Corporations and other listed entities require their own license despite an owner/member’s license or qualifying-party certificate. Source
- Initial licensing and renewal require a $10,000 corporate-surety bond maintained through the license period to cure qualifying CID-certified code violations. Source
- The licensee and qualifying party must notify CID in writing of their separation within 30 days. Source
Primary sources
Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.
Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.
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