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How to get a plumber license in New Mexico

Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for New Mexico plumbing licenses, pulled from official NM sources and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), Mechanical/Plumbing Bureau — Regulation and Licensing Department
  • State journeyman license: Yes (CID issues statewide journeyman certificates of competence, including JP (journeyman plumber) under 14.6.4 NMAC.)
  • Journeyman Plumber (JP): At least 18. Mechanical-plumbing journeyman classifications generally require two years of experience (14.6.4.8 F) within the 10 years before application. Accredited technical training may count as experience at one-half year per year of training, capped at half of the total experience requirement. Must work under a licensed entity in the matching contractor class.
  • Exam: see below, via CID or its designee (PSI)
  • Code edition: CID (or designee) administers journeyman exams. Passing score 75% or higher (14.6.4 NMAC). Exam scheduling is commonly through PSI as CID’s testing designee.

Requirements by license

Journeyman Plumber (JP)

ExperienceAt least 18. Mechanical-plumbing journeyman classifications generally require two years of experience (14.6.4.8 F) within the 10 years before application. Accredited technical training may count as experience at one-half year per year of training, capped at half of the total experience requirement. Must work under a licensed entity in the matching contractor class.Source: srca.nm.gov · as of
ExamCID or its designee (PSI). Provide experience proof before scheduling. Passing score ≥75%. May retest (pay again); no more than two repeats in any 30-day period. Cheating voids the exam and bars retesting for one year.Source: srca.nm.gov · as of · PSI application packet (CID designee): public.psiexams.com
Fees
  • Journeyman application / certificate fee (per classification, PSI packet): $75
  • Late renewal penalty: $25
Source: public.psiexams.com · as of · Renewal fee $75 on PSI renewal instructions: public.psiexams.com Rule framework: srca.nm.gov
RenewalEvery 3 years (expires last day of issuance month). CID/designee mails a renewal form ≥30 days before expiration; you must renew on time even if the form does not arrive. Incomplete renewals are rejected. Late: suspended with $25 penalty; cancelled if not renewed within 6 months of expiration.Source: public.psiexams.com · as of · 14.6.4 NMAC renewal: srca.nm.gov
CE to renew16 hours per 3-year renewal period
  • At least 8 hours code change/update
  • 8 hours other industry-related approved coursework
Applies to JP, JPF, JG, JPG and listed mechanical classifications. Proof required with renewal (14.6.4 / RLD CE page).
Source: rld.nm.gov · as of

License types in New Mexico

  • Journeyman plumber (JP)
  • Journeyman plumber-gas (JPG) and related mechanical classifications
  • Mechanical/plumbing contractor licenses (MM / MS classes)
Source: srca.nm.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

RLD lists electrician journeyman reciprocity states on the CE page; plumbing/mechanical reciprocity is not listed there. Confirm current mechanical/plumbing reciprocity with the Mechanical Bureau before you apply.Not confirmedSource: rld.nm.gov · as of · Military expedited certification path is in 14.6.4.8 D.

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FAQ

Does New Mexico license journeyman plumbers statewide?

Yes. CID issues JP (journeyman plumber) certificates of competence under 14.6.4 NMAC.

How much experience and what score?

Generally 2 years experience for JP; exam passing score 75% or higher.

Already licensed? See New Mexico plumber license renewal & CE requirements.

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