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New Mexico · Plumbers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your New Mexico Plumber License

New Mexico plumbers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the New Mexico Construction Industries Division rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers New Mexico plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: journeyman fire protection (MS-12J or MS 14J), Continuing education. Requirements are set by New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

When to renew

New Mexico plumbers licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/continuing-education/)

The continuing education New Mexico requires

New Mexico Construction Industries Division requires 16 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Code Change/Update — at least 8 hours
  • Other Industry-Related Approved Course Work — at least 8 hours
  • Code change / current CID code enforced by the classification being renewed — at least 8 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    New Mexico sets plumbers requirements by license class (journeyman fire protection (MS-12J or MS 14J), Continuing education). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    New Mexico Construction Industries Division requires 16 hours every 3 years, including Code Change/Update, Other Industry-Related Approved Course Work, Code change / current CID code enforced by the classification being renewed. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the New Mexico plumbers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In New Mexico, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with New Mexico Construction Industries Division

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to New Mexico Construction Industries Division

New Mexico plumber renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New Mexico plumbers need?
New Mexico plumbers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
Which license classes does the New Mexico plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 16 hours requirement applies to: journeyman fire protection (MS-12J or MS 14J), Continuing education.
What topics are required for New Mexico plumbers continuing education?
New Mexico Construction Industries Division requires coverage of: Code Change/Update (8 hours); Other Industry-Related Approved Course Work (8 hours); Code change / current CID code enforced by the classification being renewed (8 hours).
Can New Mexico plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Mexico requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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