Do I need a license to install fire alarms in New Mexico?
State license required
Yes. New Mexico requires a state license or certification for fire alarms, issued by NM CID (ES-3/EE-98 license) + State Fire Marshal (Certificate of Fitness).
- Issuing agency
- NM CID (ES-3/EE-98 license) + State Fire Marshal (Certificate of Fitness)
- License / certification types
- ES-3 Low Voltage Special Systems or EE-98 license for company and qualifying party; SFM Certificate of Fitness
- NICET level
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- Certificate of Fitness: up to 2 years
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Notes
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
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