How to Get a Roofing contractor License in New Mexico (2026)

Construction Industries Division, Regulation and Licensing Department

Construction Industries Division, Regulation and Licensing Department

ISSUING AGENCY: The Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

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https://srca.nm.gov/parts/title14/14.006.0003.html

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

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GS-21 Roofing requires two years of foreman-level practical or related trade experience.

GS-21 Roofing requires two years of foreman-level practical or related trade experience.

GS-21. Roofing. Requires two years of foreman level practical or related trade experience.

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A $10,000 surety bond is required at initial licensure and renewal and must cover the entire licensure period.

A $10,000 surety bond is required at initial licensure and renewal and must cover the entire licensure period.

Upon initial licensure and as a condition of renewal each applicant shall furnish to the division a bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) underwritten by a corporate surety authorized to transact business in New Mexico. (2) The date of effectiveness of the bond shall cover the entire period of licensure for initial application and each renewal cycle.

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The qualifying-party exam requires a score of at least 75 percent.

The qualifying-party exam requires a score of at least 75 percent.

A passing exam score is seventy-five percent or higher.

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An entity acting as a contractor must hold a CID license and employ or be owned by a qualifying party certified for its contracting classification.

An entity acting as a contractor must hold a CID license and employ or be owned by a qualifying party certified for its contracting classification.

To act in the capacity of a contractor as defined in Section 60-13-3 NMSA 1978, an entity must be issued a license. ... Contractor licenses issued by CID: (a) Are issued only to qualified business entities which employ or are owned by one or more qualifying parties validly certified by CID to perform the classification of contracting in which the licensee intends to engage;

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Install, alter or repair roof systems on new or existing roof decks to create a weatherproof and waterproof protective membrane, with or without insulation, using asphalt, pitch, tar, sealants, felt, shakes, shingles, roof tile, slate, urethane or any other approved materials

GS-21 covers installation, alteration and repair of roof systems on new or existing roof decks to create a weatherproof and waterproof protective membrane.

Install, alter or repair roof systems on new or existing roof decks to create a weatherproof and waterproof protective membrane, with or without insulation, using asphalt, pitch, tar, sealants, felt, shakes, shingles, roof tile, slate, urethane or any other approved materials

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The basic fee for an initial license or for renewal of a license in any other classification must be $50.00 per year, or $100.00 for two years.

For classifications other than GA-98, GB-2, GB-98, GF-98, EE-98 or MM-98, the fee rule specifies $50 per year or $100 for two years, for initial licensing or renewal.

The basic fee for an initial license or for renewal of a license in any other classification shall be $50.00 per year, or $100.00 for two years.

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$30

30

Each applicant for an initial contractor's license shall pay a non-refundable license application fee of $30.00 in addition to any other required fees.

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Renew on time even if the renewal form does not arrive. CID or its designee mails it at least 30 days before expiration.

CID or its designee shall mail to every licensee a renewal application form at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the license to the current address of record for that licensee. Whether or not the application form is received, it is the sole duty and responsibility of each licensee to timely renew its license. Applies to: Contractor licenses

CID or its designee shall mail to every licensee a renewal application form at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the license to the current address of record for that licensee. Whether or not the application form is received, it is the sole duty and responsibility of each licensee to timely renew its license.

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