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How to get a HVAC technician license in New Mexico

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from New Mexico's official board.

Authority confirmed from official CID page; class-specific requirements were not enumerated on the fetched page. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Issuing authority: New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID).. Official page: https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction/

License levels in New Mexico

New Mexico HVAC technician licensing at a glance

RequirementsMM-98 generally requires roughly 4 years of qualifying experience (within the prior 10 years) under an MM-98 or equivalent, plus passing the required CID trade and business/law examinations. The official landing page confirms CID as the authority but does not enumerate MM-98 specifics; details are in CID's classifications/forms sections.
ReciprocityNot detailed on the official page reviewed.
RenewalNot detailed on the official page reviewed.
NotesAuthority confirmed from official CID page; class-specific requirements were not enumerated on the fetched page. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a HVAC technician in New Mexico?
Authority confirmed from official CID page; class-specific requirements were not enumerated on the fetched page. EPA 608 required for refrigerants.
What HVAC technician license levels does New Mexico have?
The levels are MM-98 Mechanical Contractor (covers HVAC, plumbing, gasfitting, process piping), related mechanical journeyman certificates.
How do you get licensed as a HVAC technician in New Mexico?
MM-98 generally requires roughly 4 years of qualifying experience (within the prior 10 years) under an MM-98 or equivalent, plus passing the required CID trade and business/law examinations. The official landing page confirms CID as the authority but does not enumerate MM-98 specifics; details are in CID's classifications/forms sections.
Does New Mexico have HVAC technician license reciprocity?
Not detailed on the official page reviewed.

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