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New Mexico contractor examWho gives it, fees, retakes

New Mexico's contractor license needs a passing exam score, given by NASCLA.

What is on the New Mexico contractor exam?

Who gives it
NASCLA1
The exam
The person who qualifies the license (the qualifying party) must pass a business and law exam plus a trade exam for the classification. A passing score is 75 percent. Holders of a NASCLA accredited exam can have the trade exam waived by the bureau chief.1

Exam fee and retake rules: check with NM Regulation and Licensing Dept.

Journeyman and master exams in New Mexico

Electrician

Who gives it
PSI (CID names PSI for exam applications and fees)2
Hours and license steps

Plumber

Who gives it
PSI (CID names PSI for exam applications and fees)2
Hours and license steps

HVAC

Who gives it
PSI (CID names PSI for exam applications and fees)2
Hours and license steps

How do you book the exam?

Apply to the CID first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company (NASCLA). NM Regulation and Licensing Dept

Sources

  1. NM Regulation and Licensing Dept: exam (srca.nm.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. New Mexico electrician license: exam (rld.nm.gov, 2026-10-27)