⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Electrician License: New Mexico → Colorado

Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from New Mexico to Colorado

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Colorado (CO)
Education Requirements●	High school diploma or GED	No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2020 NEC as adopted under 14.10.4 NMAC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: not required	Provider: PSI Services (PSI Exams); NEC: 2023 NEC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: 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).; master: null	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision.
Fees	apprentice registration fee: $20-$50; journeyman license fee: $111; exam fee: $100-$150; renewal fee: $75-$200; total initial fees: $411-$561; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $30; journeyman license fee: $240; master license fee: $210; renewal fee: $120; total initial fees: $240; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Education differs: New Mexico requires "High school diploma or GED" while Colorado requires "No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants".
Experience differs: New Mexico — apprentice: null; journeyman: 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).; master: null; Colorado — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision..
Renewal differs: New Mexico — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200; Colorado — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) →
2
Request credential verification from Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit New Mexico board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Colorado Licensing Board

Board: Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Website: https://dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical
Phone: 303-894-7800

Contact Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	New Mexico (NM)	Colorado (CO)
Education Requirements●	High school diploma or GED	No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants
Exam Requirements●	Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2020 NEC as adopted under 14.10.4 NMAC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: not required	Provider: PSI Services (PSI Exams); NEC: 2023 NEC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: 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).; master: null	apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision.
Fees	apprentice registration fee: $20-$50; journeyman license fee: $111; exam fee: $100-$150; renewal fee: $75-$200; total initial fees: $411-$561; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $30; journeyman license fee: $240; master license fee: $210; renewal fee: $120; total initial fees: $240; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Education differs: New Mexico requires "High school diploma or GED" while Colorado requires "No formal education requirement beyond enrollment in a state-approved apprenticeship program and 288 hours of classroom electrical training for Journeyman applicants".

Experience differs: New Mexico — apprentice: null; journeyman: 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).; master: null; Colorado — apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program and registered with the State Electrical Board before performing any electrical work; journeyman: 8,000 hours (minimum 4 years) of on-the-job experience, including at least 2 years/4,000 hours of commercial and/or industrial work. 288 hours of classroom training required during last 4 years of apprenticeship.; master: Multiple pathways: (1) Trade school/community college degree + 8,000 hours experience, (2) Electrical engineering degree + 2,000 hours as registered apprentice, or (3) Journeyman license + 2,000 hours in electrical system planning, layout, and supervision..

Renewal differs: New Mexico — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200; Colorado — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $120.

Next Steps

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Colorado Licensing Board

Board

Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Website

https://dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical

Phone

303-894-7800

Contact Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO), Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Electrician License: New Mexico → Colorado

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Transfer Your Electrician License: New Mexico → Colorado

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Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

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Colorado Licensing Board

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