Chef License Requirements in New Mexico
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
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Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
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Notes
New Mexico does not require a statewide occupational license for chefs or cooks. Food establishments are regulated by the New Mexico Environment Department, Environmental Health Division, but no individual chef license is issued at the state level.