Electrical Permit (State-Administered) in Roswell, New Mexico
VerifiedAs of January 1, 2026, and until further notice, the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) — not the City of Roswell — conducts all electrical permit applications, plan review, permit issuance, and inspections within the City of Roswell. Existing City of Roswell-issued electrical permits must be converted to CID permits via a Conversion Permit. New electrical work is permitted directly through CID under standard statewide CID fee schedules.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- All electrical permit applications, plan reviews, and inspections in Roswell are handled by CID, not the city, effective January 1, 2026 until further notice
- Existing City of Roswell electrical permits must be converted to a CID Conversion Permit; a minimum $45.00 conversion/inspection fee applies to any existing permit needing conversion
- New electrical work and new permits are treated as new work and charged normal CID permit and inspection fees per CID fee schedules
- Permits can be applied for online or in person at any of the three CID offices (Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces)
- Contractors must verify their CID account is active before applying online
- Only appropriately, validly, and currently CID-licensed persons (or an eligible homeowner under 14.5.2.18 NMAC) may apply for or be issued an electrical permit
Required documents
- Required
City of Roswell / State of New Mexico CID Electrical Permit Application (Conversion Permit)
Joint city/CID form used during the transition period; specifies residential or commercial scope of work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion Permit Fee (existing City of Roswell electrical permits) | $45.00 minimum permit and inspection fee | State of New Mexico CID notice dated December 30, 2025, 'Re: City of Roswell Electrical – CID Conversion permits' |
| New Residential Electrical — Service/Panel 0-100 amp | $45.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022), attached to the Dec 30, 2025 CID conversion notice |
| New Residential Electrical — Service/Panel 101-200 amp | $72.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
| New Residential Electrical — Service/Panel 201-300 amp | $99.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
| New Residential Electrical — Service/Panel 321-400 amp | $225.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
| New Residential Electrical — Service/Panel over 400 amp | $360.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
| Low Voltage Items (Telephone/Data, Fire Alarm, CATV Wiring, each) | $27.00 each | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
| Minimum Inspection Fee (all permits) | $27.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
| Manufactured Home Service | $27.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
| Plan Review (required on Commercial Permits) | $96.00 | City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) |
Review timeline
~1–5 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Roswell building department
Inspection process
Tips
- This is a temporary but currently active arrangement: check the notice on the City of Roswell Building Inspections page for the latest status before assuming CID still administers electrical permits.
- Paul Cordova, (505) 670-2025, Paul.Cordova@rld.nm.gov, is the primary CID electrical inspector currently covering the Roswell area.
- CID's general inspection scheduling line is (505) 222-9813 or 1-877-243-0979, or email cid.inspection@rld.nm.gov; the CID permit help hotline is (505) 222-9837 or cid.permithelp@rld.nm.gov.
- Solar electrical installations are a checkbox scope of work on the CID electrical application (residential and commercial) — apply through the same conversion/electrical permit process.
Frequently asked questions
- Who issues electrical permits in Roswell right now?
- As of January 1, 2026, the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), not the City of Roswell, handles all electrical permitting, plan review, and inspections in Roswell, per a CID notice dated December 30, 2025. This is described as temporary, 'until further notice.'
- What happens to my existing City of Roswell electrical permit?
- Existing permits must be converted to a CID Conversion Permit. CID charges a minimum $45.00 conversion and inspection fee for any existing permit needing conversion; new work is charged under standard CID fee schedules.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
- City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division — official building department
- City of Roswell – CID Electrical Conversion Permit Notice and Application (PDF, dated Dec. 30, 2025)
- Building Inspections | City of Roswell (electrical permit transition notice)
- NM RLD Construction Industries Division — Electrical Bureau
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Roswell building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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