New Hampshire licensing guide
How to Get a Real Estate License in New Hampshire
A practical step-by-step guide to New Hampshire licensing requirements, estimated costs, timeline, official resources, and what to do after you pass.
New Hampshire licensing snapshot
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
- License type
- Salesperson
- Minimum age
- 18
- Pre-license education
- 40 hours
- Exam provider
- PSI Services (via OPLC)
- Estimated cost
- $450–$800
- Estimated timeline
- 2–4 months
- Renewal cycle
- Biennial (every 2 years)
New Hampshire licensees must complete **15 hours of approved continuing education** every two years. Of these hours, **3 hours must be the Core Course** prescribed by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission, and 12 hours may be electives.
Licensing path
Step-by-step licensing path
Use this as a planning sequence, then confirm each requirement with the official state source.
Meet eligibility requirements
You must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of legal presence and a high‑school diploma.
Complete 40‑hour pre‑licensing course
Take a New Hampshire Real Estate Commission‑approved 40‑hour pre‑licensing course. Proof of completion is required when applying for examination.
Submit application and criminal‑record release
Submit the salesperson application through the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), including a notarized criminal‑record release and application fee.
Schedule and pass the exam
After your application is approved, schedule the national and state exams with PSI. The total exam fee for the salesperson exam is $155 and must be paid at reservation.
Obtain your license and affiliate with a broker
Upon passing the exam, pay the $90 license fee and affiliate with a licensed New Hampshire broker.
Complete continuing education and renew
Every two years, complete 15 hours of continuing education, including the required 3‑hour Core Course, before renewing your license.
Budget planning
Estimated costs
Estimated total cost: $450–$800. Actual costs vary by provider, application path, exam retakes, and local business setup choices.
| Cost item | Estimated amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑licensing course | $250–$500 | Approximate cost for the 40‑hour pre‑licensing course. |
| Application and criminal‑record release | $25 | Fee for the notarized criminal‑record release form. |
| Exam fee | $155 | Total fee for the New Hampshire salesperson examination. |
| License fee | $90 | License issuance fee for a salesperson. |
| Continuing education | $100–$150 | Cost for 15‑hour CE package every two years. |
Renewal planning
Continuing education
Questions
FAQs
How many hours of continuing education are required?
New Hampshire requires 15 hours of continuing education every two years; 3 hours must cover the mandatory Core Course and 12 hours may be electives.
What is the pre‑licensing education requirement?
Salesperson candidates must complete a 40‑hour pre‑licensing course approved by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission before taking the exam.
After you pass the exam
Passing the exam does not create an operating system. New agents still need to manage contacts, follow-ups, active deals, deadlines, client communication, partners, and daily priorities.
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First-Year Budget Calculator
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