05/27/2026
Contracting without a license is against the law and can have devastating consequences.
WARNING SIGNS OF UNLICENSED CONTRACTING:
🚩 Says a permit isn’t required or asks you to obtain one for them
🚩 Demands a large upfront or cash-only payment
🚩 Lacks proof of insurance
🚩 Won’t provide an official invoice or contract
🚩 Only works on weekends or after hours
🚩 No license info on ads, vehicles, or documents
Protect yourself! Verify a license or file a complaint for unlicensed contracting by visiting https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/.
