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New Mexico

Contractor Licensing, Education & Exam Prep

The Business Law requirement is in place for nearly all contractors in the state. Either a passing score on the Business and Law exam or completion of an approved course will satisfy this requirement. We have the books, courses, and professionals ready to help you pass. All our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is not only designed to help you pass your test the first time, but is also designed to teach you valuable knowledge for your career. The courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your New Mexico Contractor's License.

  • $119
    Bus. & Law
    Exam Prep
  • $212 $189
    Prep, Book, Tabs
    Bundle
Individual taking the business and law contractor exam prep for New Mexico online with RocketCert
Scope of work

What type of work can be done with this license?

Licensed Contractor in New Mexico
  • Contracting

    This exam is required by the state to obtain any type of Contractor license.

Requirements & steps

What are the requirements to getting a license?

New Mexico Contractor RequirementsRequirements
  • Pass 2 exams with 70% on each
    • Schedule testing for exams through PSI 1-800-733-9267
    • New Mexico Business and Law
    • Trade Exam
  • Obtain required experience
    • GB-2 Residential Building: 2 years/2,000 hours
    • All other major trades: 4 years/4,000 hours
  • Submit complete application

How do I obtain a license?

To apply for your license, contact the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department at 505-476-4500 or visit the New Mexico board of licensing contractors website to submit online.

As of this time, contractors are not required to have continuing education. Reciprocity agreements exist for a variety of license classifications / States.

With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.


RocketCert customer studying to pass their State exam through the RocketCert website or on the mobile app.
Exam Pre-Approval

The first step is to obtain pre-approval for your exam. This can be completed by submitting an Examination Registration Form to PSI. Once approved, applicants remain approved for 6 months. Most major trade exams can be taken only twice during the eligibility period.

PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!

Preparing to pass the State exam(s) is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. You must pass the Business and Law examination and the Trade examination within 1 year. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.

PASS THE STATE EXAM

After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s). Contact PSI at 800-733-9267 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.

APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE

After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply to obtain your New Mexico Contractors License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.

Exam

Which exam do I need to take?

To schedule your Business Law exam, visit psiexams.com or call 800-733-9267.

New Mexico Contractors must pass two examinations: Business Law and Trade exam.

Exam details Business Law Exam

  • Number of questions: 50
  • Passing Score: 75% correct
  • Time allowed: 130 minutes
  • OPEN BOOK

Topics include: Licensing Requirements; Estimating and Bidding; Business Organization and Financial Management; Tax Laws; Labor Laws; Project Management and Lien Law; Contracts; Risk Management; Environmental and Safety.

More info Trade Exams

New Mexico offers multiple types of contractor licenses, each with an additional exam. We offer courses for all types of New Mexico contractors. For example:

Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, & Books

How do I pass the exam?

The New Mexico exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.

The exam prep includes math and accounting, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each reference, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".

Online Exam Prep Includes:

  • Math & Accounting Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve accounting questions on test day.
  • Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
  • Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
  • Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
  • Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.


New Mexico Business and Law Online Exam Prep

Included in the bundle

Lifetime Online Access to:

  • New Mexico Business and Law Online Exam Prep

Our Online Exam Prep features:

Ideal for students who already own all references


$119

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New Mexico Business and Law Exam Bundle

Includes the following courses:

  • New Mexico Business and Law Online Exam Prep

Plus the following:

  • All the books to use during the exam
  • Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
  • Free Shipping!
  • Instructor Support
  • No Pass No Pay Policy
  • Lifetime Access from nearly any device

$212 $189


The Following References are Allowed to be Used During the Exam:


NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic Edition

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$79

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Print for Your Exam:
New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13)
Free / Online
New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3)
Free / Online
Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.

1 Book Tab Bundle

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$14

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Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack

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$45

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