NM

New Mexico Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #9 of 51 High Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,438
Avg Education Hours
$173
Avg Initial Fee
36.5
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,541 Yes $408 $331 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,270 Yes $204 $166 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 7,081 Yes $199 $160 1 yr
Elevator Installer 7,081 Yes $281 $243 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $402 $325 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 5,081 Yes $160 $121 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 31 Yes $160 $141 3 yrs
Plumber 7,081 Yes $238 $199 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,385 Yes $131 $67 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,462 Yes $151 $75 2 yrs
Electrologist 875 Yes $160 $121 2 yrs
Esthetician 830 Yes $133 $64 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 846 Yes $163 $84 2 yrs
Nail Technician 574 Yes $117 $59 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — Yes $281 $204 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $325 $248 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 92 No $160 $121 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $201 $124 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $239 $162 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $201 $124 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $402 $325 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $397 $320 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 66 Yes $197 $159 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $585 $392 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,270 Yes $204 $166 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,270 Yes $287 $166 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 182 Yes $141 $121 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,385 Yes $171 $127 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,770 Yes $248 $210 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,770 Yes $402 $325 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,816 Yes $204 $166 2 yrs
Pharmacist 5,155 Yes $293 $254 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,770 Yes $287 $248 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 4,155 Yes $331 $293 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,339 Yes $204 $166 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $243 $204 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,770 Yes $210 $146 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,270 Yes $204 $166 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,770 Yes $287 $210 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 63 No $198 $120 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 4,631 Yes $320 $281 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,770 Yes $210 $171 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,270 Yes $206 $168 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,270 Yes $248 $210 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,541 Yes $408 $331 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 163 Yes $320 $243 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 148 Yes $238 $196 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 222 Yes $320 $262 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 31 Yes $120 $82 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 283 Yes $159 $82 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 102 Yes $120 $82 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with New Mexico licensing authorities.

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