⚠️ 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 Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Low Voltage / Alarm Installer License: Texas → New Mexico

Everything you need to know about transferring your low voltage / alarm installer license from Texas to New Mexico

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Texas (TX)	New Mexico (NM)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	license fee: $100-$400; exam fee: $50-$150; business license fee: $300-$750; renewal fee: $100-$300; total initial fees: $450-$1,300; confidence: medium	license fee: $50-$150; exam fee: $75-$150; business license fee: $50-$200; renewal fee: $50-$100; total initial fees: $175-$500; confidence: medium
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial (every 2 years); CE hours: 6 hours per renewal cycle	Period: Three years (certificates issued to qualifying military service members are valid for a three-year period; general renewal period aligns with three-year cycles per 14.6.4.8(D)(5)); CE hours: 24 hours per renewal cycle

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Texas — Period: Biennial (every 2 years); CE hours: 6 hours per renewal cycle; New Mexico — Period: Three years (certificates issued to qualifying military service members are valid for a three-year period; general renewal period aligns with three-year cycles per 14.6.4.8(D)(5)); CE hours: 24 hours per renewal cycle.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department →
2
Request credential verification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Texas board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

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.

New Mexico Licensing Board

Board: Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department
Website: https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/

Contact Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Texas (TX)	New Mexico (NM)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	license fee: $100-$400; exam fee: $50-$150; business license fee: $300-$750; renewal fee: $100-$300; total initial fees: $450-$1,300; confidence: medium	license fee: $50-$150; exam fee: $75-$150; business license fee: $50-$200; renewal fee: $50-$100; total initial fees: $175-$500; confidence: medium
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial (every 2 years); CE hours: 6 hours per renewal cycle	Period: Three years (certificates issued to qualifying military service members are valid for a three-year period; general renewal period aligns with three-year cycles per 14.6.4.8(D)(5)); CE hours: 24 hours per renewal cycle

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Texas — Period: Biennial (every 2 years); CE hours: 6 hours per renewal cycle; New Mexico — Period: Three years (certificates issued to qualifying military service members are valid for a three-year period; general renewal period aligns with three-year cycles per 14.6.4.8(D)(5)); CE hours: 24 hours per renewal cycle.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department →

Request credential verification from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Texas board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department.

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.

Transfer Your Low Voltage / Alarm Installer License: Texas → New Mexico

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Mexico Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Low Voltage / Alarm Installer License: Texas → New Mexico

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Mexico Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages