PS — Comity/Reciprocity Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
SOURCE SUMMARY
Section 61-23-27.4(B) - Licensure by Comity/Endorsement from another jurisdiction with New Mexico law examination requirement
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Exams
Law
Law
Additional
• State Law Exam
• Comity Available
Standard Comity Requirements with NM Law Exam
Standard comity pathway requiring verification of current license, completion of FS and PPLS exams, and successful completion of two-hour New Mexico surveying law examination. Additional requirements may be imposed if initial out-of-state license did not meet New Mexico standards
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
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accepts_mle:
False
requires_fe_for_comity:
True
requires_pe_for_comity:
True
current_license_required:
True
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Required
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New Mexico Engineering and Surveying Practice Act - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 61-23-27.4(B)(1)(c)
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Verification of current license from another jurisdiction, completion of both FLS and PPLS examinations, and initial license from another jurisdiction. Additional examination(s), internship, or education may be required if initial out-of-state license not issued under equal or exceeding requirements
100% confidence
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LAW_EXAM
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exam:
New Mexico Surveying Law
duration_hours:
2
jurisdiction_specific:
True
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Required
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New Mexico Engineering and Surveying Practice Act - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 61-23-27.4(B)(1)(e)
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Must successfully complete a two-hour New Mexico surveying examination on New Mexico law upon review and acceptance of application
100% confidence
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Ten-Year Licensure Pathway with NM Law Exam
Alternative comity pathway for applicants with 10 years continuous active licensure. Must still pass New Mexico law examination even with 10 years experience
| Type | Parameters | Required | Source | Citation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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COMITY
|
accepts_mle:
False
current_license_required:
True
years_active_licensure:
10
continuous_licensure_required:
True
no_recent_discipline:
True
|
Required
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New Mexico Engineering and Surveying Practice Act - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 61-23-27.4(B)(2)
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Currently licensed in another state/DC/territory; actively licensed for continuous 10 years immediately preceding application; no disciplinary action in last 5 years; never had license suspended or revoked; has passed examinations board deems necessary
100% confidence
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LAW_EXAM
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exam:
New Mexico Surveying Law
jurisdiction_specific:
True
|
Required
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New Mexico Engineering and Surveying Practice Act - Professional Licensure Requirements |
Section 61-23-27.4(B)(2)(e)
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Must pass written examination with questions on laws, procedures and practices pertaining to surveying in New Mexico
100% confidence
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