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New Mexico Plumbing Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your plumbing contractor license in New Mexico. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$75
Bond Required
$10,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name Plumbing Contractor License
Issuing Authority New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type Plumbing Contractor Exam
Bond Amount $10,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $75
Renewal Fee $75
Renewal Period Annual
CE Required yes
CE Hours 7
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 4
Financial Requirement None
Note: New Mexico requires a PL-1 (Unlimited) or PL-4 (Residential) Plumbing Contractor License. 4 years experience + exam. $10,000 bond. 7 CE hours per annual renewal.

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