Contractors and Repair Shops in New Mexico
Licensing, written contracts, deposits and estimates for home improvement contractors and auto repair shops in New Mexico.
Short answer: The Construction Industries Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department licenses contractors and requires licensure for any person practicing or offering to practice construction contracting. Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA 1978, § 60-13-1 et seq.; N.M. Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division
| Home improvement contractors | The Construction Industries Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department licenses contractors and requires licensure for any person practicing or offering to practice construction contracting. The Division tells consumers to verify that a contractor holds a valid license before hiring. CID offices: Albuquerque 505-222-9801; Santa Fe 505-476-4700. |
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Where to get help in New Mexico
- New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection Bureau
- File a complaint or claim
More New Mexico consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in New Mexico
- Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in New Mexico
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in New Mexico
- All New Mexico consumer protection rules
FAQ
What are the rules for home improvement contractors in New Mexico?
The Construction Industries Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department licenses contractors and requires licensure for any person practicing or offering to practice construction contracting. The Division tells consumers to verify that a contractor holds a valid license before hiring.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.