Contractor License Renewal in New Mexico (2026)

Contractor license renewal in New Mexico is handled by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID), which requires General Contractors to renew every 36 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

New Mexico Contractor renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	36 months
Deadline rule	License expires every three years on the last day of the month in which it was originally issued (e.g., a license issued Nov 4 expires Nov 30 three years later). Licenses not postmarked by the expiration date are suspended; if not renewed within 90 days of expiration the license is cancelled.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID)

Go to the official New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID). automated research workflow (official new-mexico contractor board), confidence medium.

Continuing-education requirements for Contractors in New Mexico

No statewide continuing-education requirement for general/building (GB-98/GB-2) contractor license renewal. Neither the statute (60-13-18), the CID rules (14.6.3 NMAC), the fee rule (14.5.5 NMAC), nor the official PSI renewal form impose CE hours for general contractors. Specialty trade bureaus may require additional training in limited cases, but not the general contractor classification.

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How to renew your Contractor license in New Mexico

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: New Mexico licenses general/building contractors at the STATE level through the Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department; the general building classification is GB-98 (commercial/residential general building) and GB-2. Renewal is administered by PSI (PSI 2820 Broadbent Pkwy NE, Suite E&F, Albuquerque, NM 87107). FEE CAVEAT: the official fee rule 14.5.5.8 NMAC sets the GB-98 basic license/renewal fee at $100.00 per year (or $200.00 for two years); it does not publish a single fixed 3-year fee, even though CID currently issues 3-year licenses (so a 3-year term would compute to roughly $300 at the per-year rate, before any code-enforcement/incidental charges; some third-party sites quote $360, which I could not confirm on an official source). A $10,000 license bond and current financial statement must remain on file at renewal. LATE FEE: statute/PSI form impose $1.00 per day for days 1-30 past expiration, escalating thereafter (statute: a fee equal to twice the renewal fee), license suspended after expiration and cancelled if not renewed within 90 days. TERM CAVEAT: statute 60-13-18 states the license expires two years after issuance or as determined by the division (not less than one year); the division currently issues/renews on a 3-year cycle per the official PSI renewal form. RENEWAL METHOD: the official PSI renewal form requires a complete, notarized paper application mailed or hand-delivered to PSI and states faxed or emailed forms are not accepted; therefore renewal is not a fully online process despite RLD's general 'online services' references.

Contractor license renewal in New Mexico: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Contractor license in New Mexico?

New Mexico Contractor licenses renew every 36 months. License expires every three years on the last day of the month in which it was originally issued (e.g., a license issued Nov 4 expires Nov 30 three years later). Licenses not postmarked by the expiration date are suspended; if not renewed within 90 days of expiration the license is cancelled.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Contractor license in New Mexico?

New Mexico does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Contractor license. No statewide continuing-education requirement for general/building (GB-98/GB-2) contractor license renewal. Neither the statute (60-13-18), the CID rules (14.6.3 NMAC), the fee rule (14.5.5 NMAC), nor the official PSI renewal form impose CE hours for general contractors. Specialty trade bureaus may require additional training in limited cases, but not the general contractor classification. Confirm the current rule with the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID).

Can I renew my New Mexico Contractor license online?

Check the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my New Mexico Contractor license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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