⚠️ 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 New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Electrical Bureau directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Solar Panel Installer License: Colorado → New Mexico

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Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Electrical Bureau to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Colorado (CO)	New Mexico (NM)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	license application fee: $100-$400; exam fee: $75-$200; nabcep exam fee: ~$400; insurance cost range: $500-$2,000; total initial fees: $725-$2,800; confidence: medium	license application fee: $100-$300; exam fee: $75-$200; nabcep exam fee: ~$400; insurance cost range: $500-$2,000; total initial fees: $725-$2,700; confidence: medium
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial (every 2 years); CE hours: 12 hours per renewal cycle; Fee: $75-$200	Period: 3 years (certificate active for three years effective the last day of the month of issuance); CE hours: 16 hours per renewal cycle; Fee: $75-$200

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Colorado — Period: Biennial (every 2 years); CE hours: 12 hours per renewal cycle; Fee: $75-$200; New Mexico — Period: 3 years (certificate active for three years effective the last day of the month of issuance); CE hours: 16 hours per renewal cycle; Fee: $75-$200.

Next Steps

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

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: New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Electrical Bureau
Website: https://www.rld.nm.gov/

Contact New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Electrical Bureau to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Colorado (CO)	New Mexico (NM)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	license application fee: $100-$400; exam fee: $75-$200; nabcep exam fee: ~$400; insurance cost range: $500-$2,000; total initial fees: $725-$2,800; confidence: medium	license application fee: $100-$300; exam fee: $75-$200; nabcep exam fee: ~$400; insurance cost range: $500-$2,000; total initial fees: $725-$2,700; confidence: medium
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial (every 2 years); CE hours: 12 hours per renewal cycle; Fee: $75-$200	Period: 3 years (certificate active for three years effective the last day of the month of issuance); CE hours: 16 hours per renewal cycle; Fee: $75-$200

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

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Electrical Bureau →

Request credential verification from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies — Division of Professions and Occupations — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Colorado board →

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

Submit your application to New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Electrical Bureau.

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 Solar Panel Installer License: Colorado → New Mexico

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Mexico Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Solar Panel Installer License: Colorado → New Mexico

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

New Mexico Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages