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How to get an HVAC license in New Mexico

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in New Mexico. Taken from official NM pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department — Construction Industries Division (CID)
  • State journeyman license: Yes (Statewide mechanical journeyman certificates (JR refrigeration, JSM sheet metal) plus MM contractor licenses.)
  • Journeyman Refrigeration (JR): At least 18. Mechanical-plumbing journeyman classes generally need 2 years’ experience in the classification within the prior 10 years (technical training may cover up to half). Work only under a properly licensed MM contractor (MM-3/MM-4/MM-98).
  • Exam: see below, via CID or designee
  • Code edition: Journeyman exam after CID accepts experience docs; pass ≥75%. JR also needs EPA recovery compliance before the certificate issues.

Requirements by license

Journeyman Refrigeration (JR)

ExperienceAt least 18. Mechanical-plumbing journeyman classes generally need 2 years’ experience in the classification within the prior 10 years (technical training may cover up to half). Work only under a properly licensed MM contractor (MM-3/MM-4/MM-98).Source: srca.nm.gov · as of
ExamCID or designee. Document experience first, then exam (pass 75%). EPA recovery proof required for JR.Source: srca.nm.gov · as of
Fees
  • Journeyman certificate (all classifications): $75
Source: rld.nm.gov · as of
RenewalEvery 3 years. Renew with proof of 16 hours approved CE (8 code update + 8 industry). Incomplete CE → renewal not processed.Source: rld.nm.gov · as of
CE to renew16 hours per 3 years
  • 8 hrs code change/update
  • 8 hrs other industry-related
Applies to JR, JSM and other listed plumbing/mechanical journeyman classes (14.6.4 / CID CE page).
Source: rld.nm.gov · as of

MM-3 HVAC Contractor

ExperienceFour years’ experience. Scope: HVAC air handling and refrigeration equipment and piping, fans, coils, condensing units, packaged units, evaporative coolers, ductwork, solar air apps; water to existing valved outlets; controls ≤24V; may subcontract incidental structural/electrical.Source: srca.nm.gov · as of
ExamCID / PSI qualifying-party exams. Business & Law plus applicable mechanical trade exam(s) for the qualifying party. Confirm current PSI fees with CID.Not confirmedSource: rld.nm.gov · as of
FeesSet locally / not listedSource: rld.nm.gov · as of · Public fees page lists journeyman $75; confirm current contractor/classification dollar fees with CID before you pay.
RenewalPer CID license term (staggered; often multi-year). CID notifies before expiration. Contractor CE is not listed on the mechanical CE page (journeyman CE is).Not confirmedSource: rld.nm.gov · as of
CE to renewCID’s published CE requirement for mechanical is aimed at journeyman certificates. Confirm contractor renewal checklist with CID.Source: rld.nm.gov · as of

License types in New Mexico

  • Journeyman refrigeration (JR) / sheet metal (JSM)
  • MM-3 HVAC contractor
  • MM-98 mechanical (all MM-1–4 scopes)
  • Related MM-2 gas / MM-4 hydronic as needed
Source: srca.nm.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

CID lists electrician journeyman reciprocity partners on the CE page. For mechanical JR/JSM, ask CID about out-of-state credit — don’t assume the electrician list applies.Not confirmedSource: rld.nm.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items aren't published anywhere we could verify, so ask the office listed:

  • Current CID contractor application and MM-3/MM-98 classification dollar fees for the full license term.
    Ask: NM CID · (505) 476-4700 (contact source, as of )

FAQ

NM HVAC license?

CID MM-3 HVAC contractor plus journeyman cards (JR refrigeration / JSM sheet metal).

JR experience?

Usually 2 years in the classification within the last 10 years; exam at 75%; EPA recovery for JR.

Already licensed? See New Mexico HVAC license renewal & CE.

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