New Mexico — Weights And Measures Establishment Bond
New Mexico’s full-service weights and measures establishments use a $1,000 bond or other financial responsibility prescribed by NMDA’s director. Apply through The Southern Agency with the establishment identity and registered technicians identified.
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- Recorded state
- New Mexico
- Bond type
- Weights & Measures Service Bond
- Category
- Professional & occupational licenses
What this bond does
The state-payable bond backs faithful performance of duties when installing, servicing, repairing or reconditioning commercial weighing and measuring devices. It accompanies full-service registration.
- Who needs it
- Full-service establishments working on commercial devices for direct or indirect benefit. The rule separately defines limited-service establishments working solely on their own devices and says no bond is required for that classification.
- Who it protects
- The establishment’s financial security must apply to each registered service technician it employs. It does not replace technician registration, competence or certified test standards.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- New Mexico Rule21.16.5: service establishments and technicians (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
- NMDA SCS2022 E-16: service establishment registration instructions (opens in a new tab)Checked October 21, 2026
Have these ready
- Full-service establishment identity and NMDA registration/application details.
- Registered technicians and device classes for which registration is sought.
- Director-prescribed $1,000 bond request or approved alternative and dates.
- Current calibration certificate for the test standards used.
Questions about this bond
Does the same bond rule apply when we repair only our own devices?
The rule defines that as limited-service work and says no bond is required for that classification. Registration is still needed to remove official rejection tags or place devices into commercial service.
Must the establishment’s security include its technicians?
Yes. Rule 21.16.5.11 says the bond or other financial responsibility applies to each registered service technician employed by the establishment.
Does the bond replace calibration evidence?
No. NMDA calls for a valid calibration certificate with registration. The rule requires certified test standards and equipment for the registered device classes.