Professional Licenses in New Mexico
New Mexico requires licenses for 88 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Alcohol Server Permit
permitApprentice—Speech-Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Athletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Barber Instructor
license Est. $275 6-9 months (including barber school)
Booking Agent
licenseBooking Agent
licenseBooking Agent
licenseCertified Auricular Detoxification Specialist Supervisor
certificationCertified Public Accountant
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist Instructor
license Est. $225 9-14 months
Crane Operators Safety Act
licenseDental Assistants
license 1-3 months
Dental Hygienists
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
license 3-6 months
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Electricians
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elevators, Escalators, Conveyors
licenseEmergency Medical Dispatchers
license 2-4 weeks
EMT License Intermediate
license 3-6 months
Esthetician Instructor
license 4-8 months
Funeral Service Intern License
licenseGeneral Certified Real Estate Appraiser
certificationGenetic Counselors
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselors
licenseGenetic Counselors
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
licenseHemodialysis Technicians
licenseHemodialysis Technicians
license 3-6 months
Insurance Producer
license 2-4 weeks
Interior Designer
licenseInvestment Advisers Representative
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Key Licensed
licenseLandscape Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Clinical Social Worker
license Est. $455 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Licensed Midwives
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
license Varies
Manufactured Housing Broker License
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Manufactured Housing Sales License
licenseMarriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist License
license Est. $300 3-5 months
Medication Aides
licenseMedication Aides
licenseMortgage Loan Originators
license 1-3 months
Naturopathic Doctor
licenseNurse Practitioner
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nursing Home Facility Administrators License
licenseOccupational Therapist License
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant License
licenseOptometrists
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Osteopathic Physicians
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Paramedic License
license 12-18 months
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePhysician's Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrists
licensePolysomnographic Technologists
licensePrivate Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Private Investigator
licensePrivate Investigator - Employee
licensePrivate Patrol Operator
licenseProfessional Engineers
licenseProfessional Engineers
licenseProfessional Engineers
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Professional Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Radiographic Radiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Associate Broker
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Real Estate Qualifying Broker
licenseReal Estate Qualifying Broker
license 3-6 months
Real Estate Qualifying Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $410 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Registered Pharmacist
registration Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Respiratory Care Student Extern
license 2-4 months after program completion
Security Guard Registration Level 3
registrationSubstance Abuse Associate
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Tattoo Artist
licenseTeacher
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)