Construction Industries & Manufactured Housing: Overview
Any one engaged in construction-related contracting in New Mexico must be licensed. This includes general construction work, electrical, mechanical and plumbing and LP gas. The activities that are considered to be contracting in New Mexico are defined in the Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA 1978, Section 60-13-3.
Licensing and examination services are provided by Psychological Services Inc. (PSI). Applicants must pass with a minimum score of 70 percent. (www.psiexams.com or call 1-800- 733-9267).
For exam services or licensing, click here to go to PSI's website.
Unlicensed Violations
Contracting without a license in New Mexico is against the law. If a contractor is working without a license, the Division may stop the construction project and file a criminal charge of unlicensed contracting in Metropolitan or Magistrate Court. Violators will be eligible for licensure 1 year from date of conviction.
Click here to file a complaint against unlicensed violators
CID/MHD Memo Regarding Fort Bliss Modular Units 5-7-2013
Attention: Our Las Cruces CID/MHD Office has moved to a new suite, 118. We look forward to serving you at our new office in the Loretto Town Center.
Energy Code Press Release 4-25-2013
Effective September 1, 2012 the Construction Industries Division will be accepting Electronic Plans for Review (EPR)
Click Here for Instructions on how to submit Electronic Plans
For more information contact:
Construction Industries/Manufactured Housing Division
Regulation and Licensing Department
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4700