New Mexico Contractor License Fee Calculator
Estimate your New Mexico contractor license application or renewal fees based on license class, qualifier type, and optional endorsements. Fees are set by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD), Construction Industries Division (CID).
Each additional endorsement beyond the first incurs an extra fee. Only applicable for Class C licenses.
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Formula
Total Fee = Base License Fee + Qualifier Fee + Endorsement Fee + Late Renewal Penalty + Exam Fee
- Base License Fee:
- Qualifier Fee:
- Endorsement Fee (Class C only): (Number of Endorsements − 1) × $50 (new) or $35 (renewal). First trade is included in base fee.
- Late Renewal Penalty: 25% × Base License Fee (if expired ≤ 1 year)
- Exam Fee: 2 exams × $75 = $150 (new applicants only, via PSI/Prometric)
Assumptions & References
- Fee schedule based on NMAC 14.5.2 and the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD), Construction Industries Division (CID) published fee schedule.
- Fees are subject to change. Always verify current fees at rld.nm.gov.