The 1 Package: All-Inclusive New Mexico NASCLA Residential Electrician Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the New Mexico NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination, organize your New Mexico licensing application, and establish the business foundation needed to operate professionally with The 1 Package. This all-inclusive New Mexico residential electrical solution combines highlighted and permanently tabbed rental books, extended online course access, Application Service, Business Formation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance in one coordinated package.

The New Mexico Construction Industries Division participates in the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program and accepts the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination. New Mexico currently accepts the Residential Electrical Contractor NASCLA examination in lieu of the applicable trade examination for the EE-98 license and journeyman certificate pathway, subject to the state's additional licensing requirements.

New Mexico also requires candidates using the NASCLA pathway to provide a letter of good standing from another state licensing agency showing that they have been licensed for at least one year. Passing the NASCLA examination alone does not create a New Mexico contractor license or journeyman certificate. Applicants must still complete the appropriate state application and satisfy the requirements for the credential being requested.

The 1 Package combines technical examination preparation, licensing organization, and business setup. The included rental library covers the National Electrical Code, construction safety, electrical workplace safety, fire alarm systems, electrical theory, residential construction, product safety information, contractor business and project management, and New Mexico licensing law.

All included rental books are highlighted and permanently tabbed. The package also includes 1 year of course access, Application Service, Business Formation for an LLC or Corporation, EIN Filing with the IRS, and Contractor Compliance Guidance. These components allow candidates to approach exam preparation, licensing, and business organization through one structured solution.

Exam Details

The NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program provides standardized electrical trade examinations recognized by participating licensing agencies. The program includes examinations for Electrical Contractors or Master Electricians, Journeyman Electricians, and Residential Electrical Contractors.

New Mexico's Construction Industries Division accepts the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination. Under the current NASCLA participation requirements for New Mexico, the examination is accepted in lieu of the applicable trade examination for the EE-98 license and journeyman certificate pathway.

The NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination is designed around the knowledge and skills used in electrical installation, service, repair, and maintenance typically encountered in permanent dwelling units. Candidates should prepare for technical material involving electrical theory, safety, project design, grounding and bonding, circuit protection, wiring methods, test equipment, residential systems, and electrical calculations.

Important areas of preparation include:

• Electrical theory and practical calculations
• National Electrical Code navigation
• Residential services and service equipment
• Feeders and branch circuits
• Dwelling-unit load calculations
• Conductor sizing and ampacity
• Overcurrent protection
• Grounding and bonding
• Residential wiring methods and practices
• Boxes, cables, raceways, and enclosures
• Electrical equipment and appliances
• Tools and test equipment
• Construction-industry safety
• Electrical workplace safety
• Fire alarm and signaling systems
• Residential construction requirements
• Project design, estimating, and management
• Contractor business and licensing law

The NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination currently contains 100 questions, requires a minimum passing score of 70, and allows 270 minutes. Candidates should use the current examination bulletin when preparing for test-day rules and permitted reference materials.

The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, Basic 14th Edition, is also used for New Mexico Business and Law preparation. This reference covers business planning, business structures, licensing, insurance, estimating, contracts, project management, financial management, taxes, and administrative responsibilities.

Open Book Test

The NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination is an open book test. NASCLA identifies the Residential Electrical Contractor examination as one of the open-book examinations in its Accredited Electrical Examination Program.

Open-book testing makes efficient reference navigation an important part of preparation. Candidates should practice identifying the subject of a question, determining which reference contains the needed information, locating the correct code provision, table, definition, formula, or safety requirement, and applying that information correctly.

All rental books included in The 1 Package are highlighted and permanently tabbed. Highlighting helps focus attention on important material during study, while permanent tabs create visible navigation points throughout larger codes, standards, manuals, and licensing references.

The National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023 should receive substantial study attention for NASCLA exam preparation. Candidates should become familiar with Article 100 definitions, the NEC index, chapter organization, individual articles, tables, exceptions, and cross-references.

Residential study should include electrical services, feeders, branch circuits, dwelling-unit load calculations, conductor sizing, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, wiring methods, receptacles, appliances, equipment, motors, and related residential systems.

Electrical theory should be studied alongside code navigation. Review Ohm's law, voltage, current, resistance, power, series and parallel circuits, alternating-current principles, motors, transformers, and practical calculations. Ugly's Electrical References and Understanding Electrical Theory for NEC Applications can support this part of the study process.

OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 supports construction-safety preparation, while NFPA 70E addresses electrical workplace safety. NFPA 72 supports fire alarm and signaling-system study. The International Residential Code provides residential construction context, while ANSI Z535.4-2023 addresses product safety signs and labels.

Licensing Steps

Passing the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination does not automatically issue a New Mexico contractor license or journeyman certificate. Applicants must complete the applicable process through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

1. Identify the appropriate New Mexico credential. Determine whether the work you intend to perform requires an EE-98 contractor license, ER-1 contractor license, journeyman certificate, or another electrical classification.
2. Review the experience requirement. New Mexico experience requirements vary according to the license or certification classification.
3. Confirm eligibility for the NASCLA pathway. New Mexico accepts the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination for the EE-98 license and journeyman certificate pathway.
4. Obtain the required letter of good standing. NASCLA candidates must provide a letter from another state licensing agency confirming at least one year of licensure.
5. Complete the NASCLA examination. Apply through the NASCLA process and pass the Residential Electrical Contractor examination.
6. Transmit the examination result. Submit the NASCLA examination transcript for use with the New Mexico licensing application.
7. Complete the appropriate New Mexico application. Provide the required experience documentation, qualifying-party information, business records, and other supporting materials.
8. Use the included Application Service. Application Service is included to support organization of the New Mexico contractor licensing process.
9. Establish the business entity. Business Formation for an LLC or Corporation is included with The 1 Package.
10. Obtain the EIN. EIN Filing with the IRS is included for the new business entity.
11. Review contractor compliance requirements. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to help customers understand ongoing New Mexico contractor responsibilities.
12. Receive the applicable credential before performing regulated work. The appropriate license or certificate must be issued before work requiring that credential is performed.

State Requirements

The New Mexico Construction Industries Division licenses contractors and administers construction-related regulations throughout the state. Electrical contractor classifications are defined by the authorized scope of work and the experience required for each classification.

The EE-98 Residential and Commercial Electrical Wiring contractor classification requires four years of experience. The classification covers electrical wiring operating at 5,000 volts nominal or less and includes qualifying residential electrical wiring as well as specified electrical specialty work.

The ER-1 Residential Electrical Wiring contractor classification requires two years of experience. Its scope is limited to qualifying residential electrical wiring. The classification is intended for residential work within the boundaries established by New Mexico's classification rules and does not extend to commercial uses such as hotels or motels.

New Mexico contractor licenses and journeyman certificates are separate credentials. A contractor license authorizes a qualifying business to contract within an approved classification, while a journeyman certificate recognizes the individual trade qualification required for applicable electrical work.

For the NASCLA pathway, New Mexico requires a letter of good standing from another state licensing agency showing at least one year of licensure. This requirement has applied to NASCLA candidates since January 13, 2023.

The state also maintains a reciprocal journeyman process. New Mexico currently reciprocates only the EE-98J Residential and Commercial Electrical journeyman classification. The reciprocal pathway requires 8,000 hours of experience and is currently recognized from Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.

The reciprocal journeyman route is separate from the NASCLA examination pathway. Candidates should follow the process appropriate to their current credentials and the New Mexico classification they intend to obtain.

New Mexico currently enforces the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, which adopts the 2020 National Electrical Code with New Mexico amendments. The NEC 2023 book included with The 1 Package is provided for the NASCLA examination preparation described for this product.

Business Formation included with The 1 Package establishes an LLC or Corporation, but business formation alone does not provide authority to perform electrical contracting. The business must still satisfy applicable New Mexico licensing, qualifying-party, permitting, inspection, tax, employment, and other regulatory requirements.

Reference Books

• National Electrical Code, NEC, 2023
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A primary electrical reference supporting study of services, feeders, branch circuits, conductor sizing, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, wiring methods, equipment, appliances, motors, and residential electrical systems.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A construction-industry safety reference addressing jobsite safety, worker protection, tools, equipment, and construction operations.
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 14th
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A contractor business and law reference covering business planning, business structures, licensing, estimating, contracts, project management, financial management, taxes, safety, and administrative responsibilities.
• NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2024
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. An electrical workplace safety reference addressing work practices and procedures intended to reduce exposure to electrical hazards.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A compact electrical reference containing frequently used formulas, calculations, tables, conversions, and practical technical information.
• NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code, 2022
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A reference supporting study of fire alarm and signaling systems, detection, initiating devices, notification functions, circuits, and related technical requirements.
• Understanding Electrical Theory for NEC Applications
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A theory-focused resource addressing voltage, current, resistance, power, circuits, calculations, and electrical theory applied to NEC-related problems.
• ANSI Z535.4-2023, Product Safety Signs and Labels
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A reference addressing standardized product safety signs and labels used to communicate hazards, warnings, cautions, and related information.
• International Residential Code (IRC), 2024
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A residential construction reference supporting familiarity with dwelling construction and the environments where residential electrical systems are installed.
• New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act (NMSA Chapter 60, Article 13), 2006
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A state licensing-law reference addressing the statutory framework governing construction contracting and contractor licensing in New Mexico.
• New Mexico Contractor's License Requirement (NMAC Title 14, Chapter 6, Part 3), 2006
  Included Book: Provided as a highlighted and permanently tabbed rental book. A New Mexico regulatory reference addressing contractor licensing requirements, qualifications, and related responsibilities.

Test Information and Study Materials

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access, giving candidates an extended preparation period to study technical material, revisit difficult areas, and work repeatedly with the highlighted and permanently tabbed rental library.

Begin with National Electrical Code navigation and residential electrical fundamentals. Review services, feeders, branch circuits, load calculations, conductor sizing, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, wiring methods, equipment, receptacles, and appliances. Practice locating information using the NEC index, prepared tabs, tables, definitions, and article organization.

Electrical theory should remain a consistent part of preparation. Review Ohm's law, voltage, current, resistance, power, circuit relationships, transformers, motors, and practical electrical calculations. Use Ugly's Electrical References and Understanding Electrical Theory for NEC Applications to reinforce calculation skills.

Use OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 for construction safety and NFPA 70E for electrical workplace safety. NFPA 72 supports fire alarm and signaling-system study. The IRC adds residential construction context, while ANSI Z535.4-2023 supports product safety communication.

The NASCLA Contractors Guide and New Mexico licensing references can be incorporated into preparation involving business organization, project management, licensing law, contracts, estimating, financial responsibilities, and contractor operations.

Practice-oriented preparation should involve active reference use. Identify the topic, choose the correct reference, locate the applicable code provision, formula, definition, table, safety requirement, or licensing rule, and apply that information. Repeated navigation can strengthen both technical knowledge and open-book reference skills.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports residential electrical candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure. The 1 Package extends that support by combining examination preparation, licensing assistance, and business-setup services into one coordinated solution.

All included rental books are highlighted and permanently tabbed. Candidates can combine these prepared references with 1 year of course access to reinforce residential electrical subjects, practice calculations, revisit weaker areas, and develop organized reference-navigation habits.

Application Service is included to support organization of the New Mexico licensing application. This adds application-focused assistance alongside the technical exam-preparation materials.

Business Formation for an LLC or Corporation is included to help establish the customer's business entity for professional operations. The entity remains subject to all applicable New Mexico licensing requirements.

EIN Filing with the IRS is included to obtain the Employer Identification Number for the business. An EIN can be used to open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, and operate the contracting business professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to assist customers in understanding New Mexico contractor compliance responsibilities. This allows exam preparation, licensing organization, business formation, EIN filing, and compliance planning to be approached through one structured package.

1 Exam Prep provides preparation, application, and business-setup support without guaranteeing a passing examination score, New Mexico license approval, business profitability, or any particular licensing outcome.

Does New Mexico accept the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination?

Yes. New Mexico accepts the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination in lieu of the applicable trade examination for the EE-98 license and journeyman certificate pathway.

Does New Mexico require a letter of good standing for the NASCLA pathway?

Yes. NASCLA candidates must provide a letter of good standing from another state licensing agency showing at least one year of licensure.

Is the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination open book?

Yes. The NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination is an open book test.

How many questions are on the NASCLA Residential Electrical Contractor examination?

The examination currently contains 100 questions, requires a minimum passing score of 70, and allows 270 minutes.

What is the EE-98 classification?

EE-98 is New Mexico's Residential and Commercial Electrical Wiring contractor classification. It requires four years of qualifying experience and covers electrical wiring within the classification's authorized scope.

What is the ER-1 classification?

ER-1 is New Mexico's Residential Electrical Wiring contractor classification. It requires two years of qualifying experience and is limited to qualifying residential electrical work.

How long is the included course access?

The 1 Package includes 1 year of course access.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does The 1 Package include business formation?

Yes. Business Formation for an LLC or Corporation is included to help establish the customer's business entity.

Is EIN filing included?

Yes. EIN Filing with the IRS is included. The EIN can support business banking, tax administration, hiring employees, and professional business operations.

Is Contractor Compliance Guidance included?

Yes. Contractor Compliance Guidance is included to assist customers with understanding New Mexico contractor compliance responsibilities.

Are all included rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. All included rental books are highlighted and permanently tabbed for organized study and reference navigation.

What is the price of The 1 Package?

The package price is $3,885 plus a $1,000 refundable deposit, for a total initial payment of $4,885.

How long should I allow for The 1 Package book order?

Please allow up to 15 business days for The 1 Package book orders.

Does forming an LLC or Corporation automatically provide a New Mexico contractor license?

No. Business Formation establishes the business entity. The appropriate New Mexico contractor license and other applicable requirements must still be completed before regulated contracting work is performed.

What electrical code is currently adopted in New Mexico?

New Mexico currently enforces the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, which adopts the 2020 National Electrical Code with state amendments. NEC 2023 is included in this package for the NASCLA exam preparation described here.