New Mexico renewal guide
Asphalt, Bitumen and Concrete Contractor (GA-98)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 36 months
Renewal fee
$300.00
Late penalty
$200.00
Bond requirement
Yes — $10,000.00
Insurance requirement
Yes — Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Make sure the bond still clears
The $10,000.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Construction Industries Division (CID) and pay the $300.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $200.00, with a 30-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
New Mexico Asphalt, Bitumen and Concrete Contractor License (GA-98)
The New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) issues the GA-98 Asphalt, Bitumen and Concrete Construction license, which is the comprehensive classification covering all asphalt and concrete construction work. Holding a GA-98 encompasses all work authorized under the GA-1 through GA-5 sub-classifications.
What This License Authorizes
GA-98 licensees may perform all types of asphalt, bitumen, and concrete construction work, including paving, grading, concrete foundations, flatwork, curb and gutter installation, and related heavy construction activities.
Experience and Examination Requirements
Applicants must designate a Qualifying Party (QP) who has a minimum of 4 years (8,000 hours) of foreman-level practical or related trade experience within the 10 years preceding the application. The QP must pass both a trade-specific examination and a Business and Law examination.
Bond and Insurance Requirements
- Surety Bond: $10,000 contractor license bond required
- Workers' Compensation Insurance: Required for all licensed entities
- General Liability Insurance: Not required by the state, but recommended
Fees
- Application Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
- License Fee: $300 for 3 years ($100 per year)
- Exam Fee: $36 per exam (paid to PSI)
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 3 years
- Renewal Fee: $300 ($100 per year)
- Late Penalty: $1 per day for the first 30 days past the grace period; after 30 days late, a fee equal to one year's license fee ($200)
- License Cancellation: Licenses not renewed within 90 days of expiration are cancelled
- No Continuing Education Required
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Operating without a valid CID license is a misdemeanor under NMSA 60-13-52. Penalties range from $300 to $500 for work under $5,000, up to 10% of the contract value for larger projects, plus possible jail time.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Bond Certificate
- Proof of Insurance
- experience_verification
Source notes
New Mexico RLD Construction Industries Division, 14.5.5 NMAC . Verified March 2026. https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/
Rules move. Check New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department — Construction Industries Division (CID) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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