New Mexico Handyman Cap & Advertising Rule
The Key Rule in New Mexico:
Allows up to $7,200/yr in minor non-structural repairs with a New Mexico CID Handyman Certificate; above $7,200/yr requires a GB-2 or GS license.
Allows up to $7,200/yr in minor non-structural repairs with a New Mexico CID Handyman Certificate; above $7,200/yr requires a GB-2 or GS license.
Cheapest Legal Registration Path: New Mexico CID Handyman Certificate or GB-2 License
Estimated Year-1 Cost: $150 App Fee + ~$100/yr Surety Bond ($10,000 NM CID License Bond)
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Frequently Asked Questions (New Mexico)
1. How much can an unlicensed handyman legally charge in New Mexico?
In New Mexico (NMAC 14.6.6), the unlicensed handyman threshold is: $7,200/yr Gross Annual Revenue (Handyman Certificate). Allows up to $7,200/yr in minor non-structural repairs with a New Mexico CID Handyman Certificate; above $7,200/yr requires a GB-2 or GS license.
2. What is the cheapest way to become a legal bonded handyman/contractor in New Mexico?
The fastest path is New Mexico CID Handyman Certificate or GB-2 License, with an application fee of ~$150 and a surety bond cost of ~$100/year ($10,000 NM CID License Bond).