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Electrician
Total cost: $411-$561
Governing Authority
Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD)
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Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
1 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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$20-$50
Apprenticeship program application fee range; NM does not issue a formal apprentice license
Journeyman License Fee
$111
$36 non-refundable application fee (includes $6 certificate fee) + $75 license fee per classification
Exam Fee
$100-$150
Per test part, paid to PSI. EE-98J has 3 parts (Code, Theory, Practical).
Renewal Fee
$75-$200
Varies by classification; 3-year renewal cycle for journeyman. Contractor renewal $150-$300.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Consistent with CID license type structure; EE-98 is the contractor classification, no 'master' label used
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD)
Official Title
EE-98J Journeyman Residential and Commercial Electrician
Experience Required
8,000 hours (4 years) of supervised electrical experience, all within the last 10 years. ER-1 Residential Journeyman requires 4,000 hours (2 years).
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
8,000
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Not Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
PSI Services
NEC Version
2020 NEC as adopted under 14.10.4 NMAC
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
100
Questions
400 min
Time Limit
75%
Passing Score
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Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Fee Apprenticeship program application fee range; NM does not issue a formal apprentice license | |
Journeyman License Fee $36 non-refundable application fee (includes $6 certificate fee) + $75 license fee per classification | |
Exam Fee Per test part, paid to PSI. EE-98J has 3 parts (Code, Theory, Practical). | |
Renewal Fee Varies by classification; 3-year renewal cycle for journeyman. Contractor renewal $150-$300. | |
Total Initial Fees Approximate for EE-98J: $36 application + $75 license + $300-$450 exam fees (3 parts at $100-$150 each). Does not include study materials. |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified3 years
Renewal Period
16 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$75-$200
Varies by classification; 3-year renewal cycle. Contractor renewal $150-$300.
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
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Out-of-State Reciprocity
Mostly verifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Full reciprocity with 11 states
Transfer Details
Applicants originally certified in reciprocal states are mutually excluded from exam requirements. Must have obtained journeyman certificate by passing a mandatory examination after completing either a 4-year apprenticeship program or 4 years of equivalent experience as determined by the licensing state. Reciprocal states: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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New Mexico is one of the few states that includes a hands-on practical exam component (Part 3) for the journeyman electrician license, requiring candidates to demonstrate actual skills in conduit bending, motor control wiring, transformer connections, and materials identification. The exam also uses the 2020 NEC rather than the 2023 edition, and NM's classification system uses alphanumeric codes (EE-98J, ER-1, ES-1J, etc.) that are unique to the state. The passing score of 75% for written portions is higher than most states' 70% requirement.
New Mexico has a 3-part exam for EE-98J: Code (open book), Theory (closed book), and Practical (hands-on).
The practical exam is unusual among states — it includes conduit bending, motor control, transformer, doorbell, and lighting projects, plus materials identification.
No separate Master Electrician designation exists in New Mexico; the EE-98 Contractor license is the highest credential.
General liability insurance is NOT required for state licensure (unlike many other states).
A 20-hour CID-approved business course can substitute for the Business & Law exam for contractors.
The $10,000 contractor surety bond amount is relatively low compared to other states.
NM reciprocity group is one of the largest multi-state agreements for journeyman electricians (11 reciprocal states).
NM uses the 2020 NEC (not the 2023 edition) as amended by state rule 14.10.4 NMAC.
NM's classification system uses unique alphanumeric codes (EE-98J, ER-1, ES-1J, etc.).
All experience must be within 10 years of application.
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in New Mexico verified against Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD), April 2026.
Official state website
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Official fee schedule
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Official state regulation — NEC 2020 adoption
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Official exam provider document with full exam details
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Secondary source for licensing overview
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Secondary source for contractor license details
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