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How to get a plumber license in New Mexico

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

Governed by NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6.

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

License levels in New Mexico

New Mexico plumber licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyman (JP): 2 years / 4,000 documented hours of experience, then pass the PSI-administered exam. Plumbing Contractor (MM-1): 4 years / 8,000 hours of trade experience plus pass a trade-knowledge exam and a business & law exam; contractors must file a $10,000 surety bond with CID.
ReciprocityNot detailed on the CE page; CID handles endorsement/reciprocity case-by-case (contact CID).
RenewalJourneyman certificates of competence renew on a 3-year cycle. Continuing education: minimum 16 hours per 3-year cycle (8 hours code change/update + 8 hours other industry-related coursework); proof must be submitted with the renewal application.
NotesGoverned by NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a plumber in New Mexico?
Governed by NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6.
What plumber license levels does New Mexico have?
The levels are Journeyman Plumber (JP), Journeyman Plumber-Gas (JPG), Plumbing Contractor (MM-1), (related: Journeyman Pipefitter JPF, Journeyman Gas JG).
How do you get licensed as a plumber in New Mexico?
Journeyman (JP): 2 years / 4,000 documented hours of experience, then pass the PSI-administered exam. Plumbing Contractor (MM-1): 4 years / 8,000 hours of trade experience plus pass a trade-knowledge exam and a business & law exam; contractors must file a $10,000 surety bond with CID.
Does New Mexico have plumber license reciprocity?
Not detailed on the CE page; CID handles endorsement/reciprocity case-by-case (contact CID).

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