How do I check an HVAC license in New Mexico?

The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division keeps the record for HVAC contractors in New Mexico. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does an HVAC license cost in New Mexico?

Contractor license application fee of $36 ($30 non-refundable application fee plus $6 certificate fee), plus a classification fee. Classification fee of $150 for a single specialty classification such as MM-3 (MM-98 is $300), charged on new and renewal licenses (the PSI schedule does not say whether this covers the full three-year term). Qualifying party certificate application fee of $36, paid by the individual who qualifies the license before exams are scheduled. MM-3 HVAC trade exam fee of $68.88 (first attempt or retake). Business and Law exam fee of $68.88 (required of all new qualifying party candidates; an approved course may be taken instead). Late renewal penalty of $1 per day for the first 30 days; after 30 days the equivalent of one year's fees; license cancelled after 90 day.

How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in New Mexico?

4 years (Four years of experience within the 10 years before applying (MM-3)).

How often does an HVAC license renew in New Mexico?

License is effective for three years from the date of issuance.

How to get an HVAC license in New Mexico

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division licenses HVAC contractors in New Mexico.

Who licenses HVAC work in New Mexico

Credential	State license
Board	New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division official statement
Official lookup	Search HVAC licenses
License types	MM-3 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), MM-4 Heating, cooling and process piping, MM-98 Mechanical

How to get licensed

Apply to New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department as an MM-3 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) or MM-4 Heating, cooling and process piping or MM-98 Mechanical.
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Qualifying party must pass the MM-3 HVAC trade exam plus the Contractor Business and Law exam (or an approved Business and Law course). source
Experience: 4 years (Four years of experience within the 10 years before applying (MM-3)). source
Post a contractor license bond of $10,000, required at initial licensure and as a condition of renewal (applies to every CID contractor license). source
Carry workers' compensation insurance required of all licensees (sole proprietors with no employees may be exempt); no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Pay the contractor license application fee of $36 ($30 non-refundable application fee plus $6 certificate fee), plus a classification fee: $36. source
License is effective for three years from the date of issuance. source

HVAC requirements in New Mexico

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	Qualifying party must pass the MM-3 HVAC trade exam plus the Contractor Business and Law exam (or an approved Business and Law course). source
Experience	4 years (Four years of experience within the 10 years before applying (MM-3)). source
Bond	Contractor license bond of $10,000, required at initial licensure and as a condition of renewal (applies to every CID contractor license). source
Insurance	Workers' compensation insurance required of all licensees (sole proprietors with no employees may be exempt); no general liability minimum found on an official source. source
Renewal	3 years (License is effective for three years from the date of issuance). source
Reciprocity	Not found on an official source.
Fees	Contractor license application fee of $36 ($30 non-refundable application fee plus $6 certificate fee), plus a classification fee. source Classification fee of $150 for a single specialty classification such as MM-3 (MM-98 is $300), charged on new and renewal licenses (the PSI schedule does not say whether this covers the full three-year term). source Qualifying party certificate application fee of $36, paid by the individual who qualifies the license before exams are scheduled. source MM-3 HVAC trade exam fee of $68.88 (first attempt or retake). source Business and Law exam fee of $68.88 (required of all new qualifying party candidates; an approved course may be taken instead). source Late renewal penalty of $1 per day for the first 30 days; after 30 days the equivalent of one year's fees; license cancelled after 90 day. source

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Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in New Mexico?: New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division licenses HVAC contractors in New Mexico.
How do I check an HVAC license in New Mexico?: The New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division keeps the record for HVAC contractors in New Mexico. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in New Mexico?: Contractor license application fee of $36 ($30 non-refundable application fee plus $6 certificate fee), plus a classification fee. Classification fee of $150 for a single specialty classification such as MM-3 (MM-98 is $300), charged on new and renewal licenses (the PSI schedule does not say whether this covers the full three-year term). Qualifying party certificate application fee of $36, paid by the individual who qualifies the license before exams are scheduled. MM-3 HVAC trade exam fee of $68.88 (first attempt or retake). Business and Law exam fee of $68.88 (required of all new qualifying party candidates; an approved course may be taken instead). Late renewal penalty of $1 per day for the first 30 days; after 30 days the equivalent of one year's fees; license cancelled after 90 day.
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in New Mexico?: 4 years (Four years of experience within the 10 years before applying (MM-3)).
How often does an HVAC license renew in New Mexico?: License is effective for three years from the date of issuance.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.