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New Mexico Part 1 and Part 2 Combo

The complete combo package includes:

  • All the books for the NM Residential & Commercial Exams & Business Law
  • Pre-printed book tabs for all the books
  • Each Book's Individual Highlighting Presentation
  • Audio tracks for each book to help with some memorization
  • Digital Study Guides
  • Quizzes for each individual book
  • Book lookup exercises
  • Unlimited practice exams
  • Unlimited coaching
  • Unlimited support
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    State Requirements & Application

    Requirements:

    • Requires 4 years of experience.
    • Anyone engaged in construction-related contracting in New Mexico must have a license.
    • The New Mexico Business and Law exam must also be passed to obtain your contractor's license.
    • Pre-Approval is required to sit for the exam, typically taking about 7 business days.
    • New Mexico issues contractor licenses in about 100 different classifications. These classifications are detailed in the New Mexico Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 6.
    • Definition of a contractor in New Mexico can be found in the Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA 1978, Section 60-13-3.

    Board Contact Information

    New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department
    Construction Industries Division
    Toney Anaya Building
    2550 Cerrillos Rd., Sante Fe, NM 87113
    Phone: 505.476.4770
    Website: New Mexico Contractors Board
    FAQs: New Mexico FAQ
    License Application and Approval: Licensing is managed by PSI.
    Phone: 877.663.9267 (Press 1, then 16790)
    Application Download: Click here to download the application

    Fees: The application fee for a new GB-2 or GB-98 contractor license is $30. The license fee is $100 per year for each classification. For forms and other details, visit New Mexico Application.

    Test Information

    Test Information: This test covers information in the 8 subject areas listed below. The questions are created from content in the 10-book set shown below. Candidate Information Bulletin: Download the Bulletin

    Exam Information
    Exam Fee$134.53
    Number of Questions100
    Passing Score77% or 81 Questions
    Time Limit330 Minutes
    Subject Area Number of Questions
    Sitework, Footings, and Foundations10
    Concrete and Concrete Reinforcement15
    Masonry10
    Carpentry6
    Metals10
    Roofing6
    Associated Trades10
    Estimating, Plan Reading, and General Code Requirements27
    OSHA Safety6

    Reciprocity

    New Mexico does not offer reciprocity with any other states.

    Permitted Work

    This license allows you to erect, alter, repair, or demolish residential and commercial buildings and certain structures, excluding those covered by the EE, GA, GF, or MM classifications. Includes all work described by the GB-2 and GS specialty classifications.