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New Mexico HVAC License: How to Become an HVAC Contractor in New Mexico
HVAC, NM
Joanne Bratton
Table of Contents
How Long Does it Take to Get an HVAC Contractors License in New Mexico?
What Are the Reciprocity Requirements for an HVAC License in New Mexico?
What Are the Penalties for Unlicensed HVAC Work in New Mexico?
Learning a trade requires hard work and determination. You can’t rush the process, but the time you put into learning how to be an HVACR technician or contractor can lead to a career that is long-lasting, lucrative, and fulfilling. There are 425,200 heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and New Mexico employs 1,820 of them. Employment is projected to grow 8% from 2024 to 2034 throughout the country, adding more than 40,000 of these skilled workers to the ranks. In New Mexico, that growth rate is expected to be higher — projected at 16% — according to CareerOneStop, the U.S. Department of Labor’s job search website.
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Contractors struggle to find skilled tradesmen like plumbers, electricians, and HVACR or mechanical professionals while the demand for them continues to grow. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, construction industry employment in New Mexico in July 2025 totaled 61,400, an increase of 7,700 (14%) from July 2024 and an increase of 9,500 (18%) from February 2020. If you get the training you need, you should have a variety of jobs to choose from when you’re ready.
A large part of what HVAC contractors and technicians do is replace and repair existing systems. As more emphasis is placed on energy efficiency and reducing pollution, HVAC systems need to be retrofitted, upgraded, or replaced entirely to comply with these new standards. Licensing requirements for HVAC contractors vary from state to state and, in some cases, from locality to locality. New Mexico has statewide licensure requirements for HVAC journeymen and contractors.
Licensing Requirements for HVAC Contractors in New Mexico
Is a license required to work as an HVAC/mechanical contractor in New Mexico? Yes.
In the state of New Mexico, journeymen and contractors working in the HVACR field must hold a state license. The Construction Industries Division within the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department issues journeyman gas fitter, refrigeration, and sheet metal licenses. It also issues several types of HVAC and mechanical contractor licenses.
Types of HVAC Licenses in New Mexico
There are four types of journeyman certificates and four types of contractor licenses related to HVACR work in New Mexico.
Journeyman Certificates
Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter Certificate (JG) — An individual certified as a journeyman to perform the installation, alteration, and repair of gas piping and the installation of appliances utilizing natural gas as fuel and their appurtenances.
Journeyman Plumber and Natural Gas Fitter (JPG) — An individual certified as a journeyman to perform work on plumbing systems and the installation, alteration, and repair of gas piping and the installation of appliances utilizing natural gas as fuel and their appurtenances.
Journeyman Refrigeration Certificate (JR) — An individual certified as a journeyman to install and repair refrigeration systems.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Certification (JSM) — An individual certified as a journeyman to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment.
Contractor Licenses
MM-2 Natural Gas Fitting License — A contractor is an individual who undertakes, offers to undertake, or performs residential and commercial work for their license classification. A natural gas fitting license permits contractors to install, alter, repair, service, and maintain natural gas piping and fittings. This includes installing hot water heating systems not exceeding 30 p.s.i. or 400,000 b.t.u./hour input; steam and hot water boilers; connecting water to existing valved outlets; warm air heating systems including chimney connections, flues, refractories, burners, fittings, valves, thermal insulation, accessories, and incidental piping; warm air appliances and other listed gas appliances; incidental controls and control wiring, and pneumatic control systems. This license is not for installing liquified petroleum gas systems.
MM-3 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning License — This license permits contractors to install, alter, repair, service, and maintain HVAC air handling and refrigeration equipment and piping. This includes fans, coils, condensing units, self-contained packaged air conditioning or heating units, evaporative cooling units, and ductwork and accessories, and solar air heating and cooled mechanical air handling and ventilation applications. Contractors may connect water to existing valved outlets, install controls, and install control wiring not to exceed 24 volts.
MM-4 Heating, Cooling and Process Piping License — This license permits contractors to install, alter, repair, service and maintain hydronic heating, cooling, and process piping. This includes piping and appurtenances for steam and hot water systems of any temperature or pressure range, chilled water systems, condensing water systems and other process piping systems, air handling equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, refrigeration water chillers, cooling towers, fuel oil tanks, and fuel oil piping. Contractors may perform work on electric controls and control wiring not to exceed 24 volts, install high-pressure and process piping solar thermal energy systems of any temperature or pressure range conveying gas or fluids, water-based fire protection sprinkler systems, and dry chemical fire protection systems.
MM-98 Mechanical License — This license permits contractors to perform all classifications of plumbing and mechanical work.
Specific requirements must be met to qualify for licensure.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
The licensing requirements for a New Mexico journeyman certificate are the same for the classifications listed above.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have at least two years (4,000 hours) work experience for the license classifications listed above.
Complete a notarized journeyman application and mail it to PSI, which manages licenses on behalf of the Construction Industries Division. You’ll also need to include notarized work experience verification forms and a $75 application fee.
Once you receive application approval, schedule, take, and pass the trade exam administered by PSI.
Submit your passing exam score report to PSI.
Receive your journeyman certificate. Renew certificate every three years.
The licensing requirements for a New Mexico residential and commercial contractor license are the same for the classifications listed above.
The qualifying party for the license must have at least four years (8,000 hours) of work experience for the license classifications listed above.
The qualifying party must complete an application and mail it to PSI, which manages licenses on behalf of the Construction Industries Division. The application must include notarized work experience verification forms, a $30 application fee, and a $6 certificate fee for each classification.
Once the qualifying party receives approval, they must schedule, take, and pass the trade exam and business and law exam administered by PSI. You’ll submit the passing score report/completion certificate to PSI when you submit the contractor license application.
Check with PSI to confirm the business name for the license is available.
Obtain a tax identification number with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and register your business with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
Complete a contractor license application packet. This includes:
The notarized contractor license application.
The qualifying party certificate for each classification.
A $10,000 code bond proving financial responsibility.
A copy of your New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department registration certificate.
If your business is a limited liability company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or corporation, show proof of registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Pay the $30 application fee and $6 certificate fee per classification. Pay a license fee based on the contractor license classification. The MM-2, MM-3, and MM-4 license classifications cost $150 each. The MM-98 license classification costs $300.
Receive the three-year contractor license.
Steps to Get an HVAC License in New Mexico
Be at least 18 years old.
Have at least two years (4,000 hours) of work experience.
Submit a journeyman certificate application to PSI, which manages licenses on behalf of the Construction Industries Division. Pay the $75 application fee.
Once your application is approved, pass the PSI trade exam.
Submit your passing exam score report to PSI.
Receive journeyman certificate.
Renew your journeyman certificate every three years.
To become an HVAC or mechanical contractor, the qualifying party must have at least four years (8,000 hours) of work experience.
Submit a qualifying party application to PSI. Pay the $36 fee.
Once your application is approved, pass the trade and business and law exam.
Check with PSI to confirm the business name for the license is available.
Obtain a tax identification number with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and register your business with the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
Obtain a $10,000 surety bond.
Complete a contractor license application. Pay the $30 application fee and $6 certificate fee per classification. Pay the $150 license fee. If you have an MM-98 license classification, the fee is $300.
Receive contractor license.
Renew your contractor license every three years.
Benefits of Getting an HVAC License in New Mexico
There are many benefits to getting your New Mexico HVAC journeyman or contractor license.
Most importantly, New Mexico law requires journeymen and contractors to obtain a license to perform heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration work.
A New Mexico contractor license is proof to homeowners of your experience and skill.
Only licensed HVAC contractors can operate a business and advertise HVAC services, obtain commercial insurance, pull building permits and pass inspections, and bid on public and government projects.
Having a license protects your company and customers.
A license gives you a competitive advantage in the job market.
It also increases your earning potential.
What Is the Mean Wage for an HVAC Technician in New Mexico?
The annual mean wage for HVAC mechanics and installers in New Mexico is $56,190, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, that salary can increase as you acquire more experience. An HVAC technician salary database, shared with ServiceTitan by Payscale.com, projects the median HVAC technician salary will increase nationally in 2025 by 3.44% for entry-level workers, 3.46% for intermediate level, 3.62% for senior-level HVAC professionals, and 3.53% for supervisors. In New Mexico, those salary projections are:
Entry (<2 years): $52,500
Intermediate (2-4 years): $63,700
Senior (4-7 years): $74,800
Supervisor (>7 years): $88,000
The meaning of a “mean” and “median salary” can be confusing. Here is the difference:
Mean salary tells you the mathematical average.
Median salary tells you the point at which 50% of workers make less and 50% make more, and is usually a better indicator of what most people actually earn.
Salaries can vary widely depending on the city where you work and other factors like education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you have spent in your profession. If you choose to start an HVAC business, this blog can give you an idea of what you can expect to make and what factors will influence that number.
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How Much Does It Cost to Get an HVAC License in New Mexico?
The cost to become a contractor in New Mexico is fairly low. If you start as an apprentice, programs have different tuition costs, books fees, and tool fees, but much of the costs are absorbed by your employer or union.
A journeyman certificate application fee with the Construction Industries Division costs $75. PSI trade exams cost $68.88 each. For some journeyman classifications, such as natural gas fitter and sheet metal, applicants must pass a written and a practical exam, so test takers will pay $137.76 to take two exams.
For a contractor license, the qualifying party will pay a $36 application fee and must pass a trade and a business and law exam. The exams cost $68.88 each. Contractors pay a $30 application fee and $6 certificate fee per classification. Most license fees are $150, except for the MM-98 license classification for all plumbing and mechanical, which costs $300. Contractors also will pay additional costs relating to obtaining a surety bond and other business licensing requirements.
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How to Get an HVAC License in New Mexico
An HVAC career path refers to your advancement as you develop your HVAC skills and experience. In New Mexico, becoming an HVAC contractor isn’t fast, but it is straightforward.
APPRENTICESHIP/WORK EXPERIENCE: For the journeyman classifications in the HVACR field listed above, applicants will need to have at least two years (4,000 hours) of work experience to obtain eligibility to take the journeyman exam.
APPLY FOR LICENSE: Download and complete a journeyman certificate application. This includes submitting notarized work experience verification forms. Mail the application, verification forms, and the $75 application fee to: PSI; 9550 San Mateo Blvd NE, Ste F; Albuquerque, NM 87113.
TAKE LICENSING EXAM: Once your application is approved, schedule, take and pass the appropriate trade exam with PSI. Visit PSI online at psiexams.com or call (877) 663-9267 to schedule the exam. PSI provides a journeyman examinations candidate information bulletin with detailed exam information. Once you pass your exam, you’ll need to submit your passing exam score report to PSI to receive your three-year journeyman certificate.
OTHER CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS: To become a contractor, the qualifying party for the license classifications listed above will need at least four years (8,000 hours) of work experience. The qualifying party must complete the application process and pass an exam before the contractor can submit an application. The qualifying party downloads and completes a qualifying party certificate application. They mail the application to PSI with notarized work experience verification forms and a $36 application fee. Once their application is approved, they must schedule, take, and pass a business and law exam and trade exam with PSI. Visit PSI online at psiexams.com or call (877) 663-9267 to schedule the exams. PSI provides a contractor examinations candidate information bulletin with exam details.
Contractors submit the qualifying party’s passing score report/completion certificate to PSI along with the contractor license application. Contractors also submit a contractor license bond form, a copy of the registration certificate from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, and depending on their business structure, proof of registration with the New Mexico Secretary of State. Contractors pay a $30 application fee, $6 certificate fee per classification, and a $150 or $300 license fee depending on their license classification.
The Construction Industries Division lists the licensing process on its how to apply for a license page. A complete list of license instructions, applications, and forms may be found on PSI’s New Mexico e-services page. This page also includes a FAQ page for answers to frequently asked licensing questions.
Check out our blog post to learn about the 11 Key HVAC Skills Every Technician Should Have. If you choose to pursue owning your own business, you’ll need to stay on top of the changing regulations.
How Long Does it Take to Get an HVAC Contractors License in New Mexico?
It will take a minimum of two years, or 4,000 hours, to obtain the required work experience requirements to become a journeyman working in HVAC in New Mexico. To become an HVAC contractor, the qualifying party for the license will need a minimum of four years, or 8,000 hours, of work experience.
The great news is that if you start as an apprentice, you earn a wage from the very beginning and compensation goes up each year as you acquire more training and knowledge, until you become a licensed journeyman. As a licensed contractor, you can start your own HVAC business, be your own boss, and grow your business as much as you want. The sky’s the limit!
New Mexico HVAC Training Programs and Schools
Since the state of New Mexico requires journeymen to obtain two years of work experience, you may not choose to get a postsecondary degree.
There are currently two main organizations that approve HVACR programs and schools nationwide: HVAC Excellence and the Partnership for Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA). HVAC Excellence has accredited two programs in New Mexico: Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque and Eastern New Mexico University in Roswell. PAHRA has one accredited program: Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque.
Here's a great list of the best HVAC schools in New Mexico:
Niche: 2026 Best Colleges with HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician Degrees in New Mexico
Tuition: Tuition at New Mexico Community Colleges is assessed based on residency and class load. Costs vary based on the community college’s tuition schedule. In-state tuition typically ranges from $48 to $211 per credit hour. Out-of-state tuition ranges from $121 to $597 per credit hour.
Apprenticeship: Many apprenticeship program opportunities for HVACR work exist in New Mexico. Apprenticeship opportunities include:
The New Mexico Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions — HVACR technician, sheet metal worker, and service-refrigeration mechanic
Apprentice positions on job listing sites such as Indeed or Zip Recruiter
Program Prerequisites: You must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED.
On-the-Job Experience: While on the job, you will need to use good customer service skills, possess mechanical capability, pay attention to detail, and be physically fit. The job typically includes hours of walking, standing, and working in tight spaces, and includes some heavy lifting.
For more detailed information about HVAC school options in New Mexico, check out our Ultimate Guide to HVAC Schools in New Mexico.
New Mexico HVAC Mechanical Licensing Exam Details
New Mexico journeymen and the qualifying party for a contractor’s license must submit an application and receive approval before taking the required exams administered by PSI. Journeyman exams typically consist of one exam costing $68.88. Some classifications, such as journeyman gas fitter and sheet metal, consist of two exams: a written exam and a practical exam. Each exam costs $68.88.
The qualifying party for a contractor’s license must pass a business and law exam and a trade exam for the license classification. Each exam costs $68.88. Exams are open book with approved references. A passing score is 75% or above. Those who do not pass the first time may take the exam again, but you may not take the same exam more than twice within a 30-day period.
Exam site locations are in Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell, and Santa Fe. PSI also has sites in Texas offering New Mexico exams, listed in the candidate information bulletins (see links below).
How Can I Prepare for the HVAC License Exam in New Mexico?
PSI provides detailed exam information in its New Mexico journeyman examinations candidate information bulletin and its contractor examinations candidate information bulletin. These include approved references for the exams.
The journeyman natural gas fitter exam consists of two exams: a written exam and a practical exam. The written exam has 70 questions and has a 200-minute time limit. Subjects include:
General knowledge and principles
Piping
Gas sizing
Controls and testing
Appliances
Combustion air
Chimneys, flues, and vents
Heating systems
The journeyman natural gas fitter practical exam has 100 points and a 120-minute time limit. Subjects include:
Natural gas project
Light burner and analyze frame
Derate for altitude
Relight burner and make final adjustments
Steel pipe project
Cut, ream, and thread pipe
Correct use of fitting/tools
Correct measurements of assembly
Correct location of fittings
Fitting identification
Tool identification
Gas vent project
Correctly size vent for single appliance
Correctly size vent for two or more appliances
Polyethylene pipe rise project
Correctly assemble gas riser/P.E. pipe
Install test manifold
Test assembly
The journeyman refrigeration exam consists of 50 questions and has a 120-minute time limit. Subjects include:
Refrigerants and refrigeration
Refrigeration — piping, hydronics, and process
General requirements
Components, controls, and valves
Tests and inspections
Safety
The journeyman sheet metal exam consists of a written exam and a practical exam. The written exam has 70 questions and a 185-minute time limit. Subjects include:
Duct fabrication
Duct installation
Ventilation, combustion air, and controls
General knowledge
Heating and cooling appliances
The journeyman sheet metal practical exam has 100 points and a 120-minute time limit. Subjects include:
Field sketch scoring
Accurate dimensions
Correct duct length
Sizes and connectors
Neatness
Mock-up scoring
Duct joint correct length
Fittings installed correctly
Properly installed connectors
Overall appearance
The contractor business and law exam has 50 questions and a 130-minute time limit. Subjects 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
The MM-2 natural gas fitting contractor exam has 100 questions and a 255-minute time limit. Subjects include:
General knowledge and principles
Piping
Gas sizing
Safety and testing
Appliances
Combustion air
Chimneys, flues, and vents
Heating systems
The MM-3 heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor exam has 100 questions and a 145-minute time limit. Subjects include:
Motors, controls, and low voltage wiring
Piping
Heating and cooling general knowledge
Heating and cooling equipment and components
Refrigerants and refrigeration
Duct work, ventilation, and exhaust
The MM-4 heating, cooling and process piping contractor exam has 90 questions and a 235-minute time limit. Subjects include:
General knowledge
Steam and hot water boiler systems
Process piping and systems
Fire suppression systems
Controls and components
Combustion air and venting
The MM-98 mechanical exam consists of four trade exams: the MM-1 plumbing, the MM-2 natural gas fitting, the MM-3 heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, the MM-4 heating, cooling and process piping, and the business and law exam. The total cost for all the exams is $344.40.
Who Issues HVAC Licenses in New Mexico?
The Construction Industries Division within the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department issues journeyman and contractor licenses. The CID may be reached at:
Albuquerque: (505) 222-9800; 5500 San Antonio Dr. Suite F, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109.
Las Cruces: (575) 524-6320; 505 South Main St., Suite 103, Loretto Town Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001.
Santa Fe: (505) 476-4700; 2550 Cerrillos Road – 3rd Floor, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505.
PSI handles the licensing application process on behalf of the CID. PSI may be reached at (877) 663-9267. Its licensing processing office is at 9550 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87113.
Does My New Mexico HVAC License Work in Any Other State?
No. While New Mexico has reciprocity agreements with other states for journeyman electrical licenses, it does not have reciprocity agreements for journeyman or contractor HVACR/mechanical licenses.
What Are the Reciprocity Requirements for an HVAC License in New Mexico?
New Mexico does not have reciprocity agreements with other states for HVACR/mechanical licenses. Those seeking a journeyman or contractor license in the HVACR field will need to follow New Mexico’s license application process.
HVAC Specific Requirements: EPA Certification
Throughout the country, including in New Mexico, federal-level EPA regulations under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require that technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified. EPA Section 608 HVAC Certification is required for any professional who conducts refrigerant line-pressure tests or handles or adds refrigerant to existing air conditioning systems.
Most training programs can direct you to how and where to get that certification, or your employer will require you to get it before handling refrigerant. You can also go to EPA.gov and key in 608 Certification in the search bar to find out which institutions in your state offer certification programs. All apprenticeships will include this preparation and testing.
Take Certification Exam: You must acquire your EPA Certification from an approved organization. A list of these organizations can be found on the EPA’s website. There are four types of EPA Certifications for Refrigerants. They allow for different levels of certification for different scopes of work.
Type I – For servicing small appliances containing five pounds of refrigerant or less.
Type II – For servicing high-pressure units that contain five pounds or more of refrigerant (including most small commercial and residential systems).
Type III – For servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances.
Universal – For servicing all systems and appliances covered under Types I, II, and III. Generally, this is more useful than targeting any one specific certification.
Core Exam
For all certifications, you must pass the “Core Section” of the EPA certification exam. It covers the following topics:
Ozone depletion
Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol
Section 608 regulations
Substitute refrigerants and oils
Refrigeration
The Three R’s (Recover, Recycle, Reclaim)
Recovery techniques
Dehydration evacuation
Safety
Shipping
National HVAC Certifications
Other certifications can help you demonstrate your proficiency to potential employers and clients. North American Technical Excellence (NATE) certification, ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers) certification, and other professional certifications are not required but add to your marketability as a service provider and therefore increase your opportunity to make more money.
Other Requirements Unique to New Mexico
The Construction Industries Division provides detailed information about licensing on the how to apply for a construction industries license page. A list of applications and forms may be found on PSI’s New Mexico e-services page.
New Mexico laws pertaining to licensing and HVACR work may be found in New Mexico Statutes Chapter 60 Article 13 and in New Mexico Administrative Code Title 14. The Construction Industries Division also lists information on its rules, laws, and building codes page.
Are There HVAC Scholarships in New Mexico?
Yes, there are HVACR scholarships in New Mexico. HVACR or trade school scholarship opportunities include:
Central New Mexico Community College — directories of internal scholarships and external scholarships
In addition, the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Educational Foundation teams up with industry partners to provide scholarships to students pursuing a career in the plumbing, heating, and cooling industry. The application period runs from January until May 1, after which the scholarship committee selects the winners.
How Can Someone Verify My HVAC License in New Mexico?
Potential clients or employees may verify your New Mexico license through the state’s license verification page. Choose an individual or company license and search by:
Certificate or license number
First and last name
Business name
City
Zip code
When Can an HVAC License Be Suspended in New Mexico?
A suspended HVACR license means that the licensee is temporarily prohibited from practicing their trade legally. A license may be suspended in New Mexico for many reasons, including:
Misrepresenting facts in obtaining a certificate/license.
Violating the Construction Industries Licensing Act.
Violating any code, minimum standard, rule, or regulation pertaining to installation, alteration, maintenance, connection, or repair.
Aiding, abetting, combining, or conspiring with a person to evade or violate provisions of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, or any code, minimum standard, rule, or regulation.
Note: The information above should not be considered legal advice. For specific information about New Mexico HVAC license regulations, refer to New Mexico Statutes.
What Are the Penalties for Unlicensed HVAC Work in New Mexico?
Performing HVACR/mechanical work in New Mexico without a journeyman or contractor license is illegal.
Those who work as a contractor without a license may be charged with a misdemeanor and sentenced to jail for 90 days and/or fined $300 to $500 if the value of the contracting work is $5,000 or less. Those who work as a contractor without a license on a project valued at more than $5,000 may be sentenced to jail for six months and/or fined 10% of the value of the contract work.
Those who work as a journeyman without a license may be charged with a misdemeanor and sentenced to jail for 90 days and/or fined $300 to $500.
Note: The information above should not be considered legal advice. For specific information about New Mexico HVAC license regulations, refer to New Mexico Statutes.
Continuing Education
Those holding journeyman mechanical and plumbing certificates must complete a minimum of 16 hours of approved continuing education courses within the three-year license cycle before renewing their license. Of the 16 hours, eight must cover code changes and updates, and the remaining eight hours may cover industry-related subjects.
The Construction Industries Division provides an approved course list and a continuing education submittal form.
Journeyman certificates and contractor licenses must be renewed every three years. Journeymen download, complete, and submit the journeyman certificate renewal form, certificate of completion for continuing education, and the $75 renewal fee to: PSI; 9550 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Ste F; Albuquerque, NM 87113.
Contractors download, complete, and submit the contractor license renewal form. Send the renewal form, a bond continuation certificate or new code bond, and license renewal fee to PSI at the address listed above. Renewal fees are $150 per license classification. The MM-98 license classification costs $300 to renew.
Resources
You can stay up to date on all HVAC industry news several ways:
Check top HVAC blogs, including ServiceTitan’s blog.
Read about the latest industry trends.
Listen to top HVAC podcasts like ServiceTitan’s “Toolbox for the Trades” podcast.
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