New Hampshire Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for New Hampshire
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education through in-person classroom or real-time internet live-class distance education.
Required Courses (40 hours total):
- • 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education
Course completion certificate is valid for 6 months.
State Examination
Exam Name
New Hampshire Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
120 questions (80 national, 40 state), 4 hours
Passing Score
70% on each section (56/80 national, 28/40 state)
Exam Fee
$67
Retake Policy: Up to 8 retakes within 6 months for $65 each; after that must retake pre-licensing course
Background Check
Type: Criminal background check via NH Department of Safety
Cost: $25
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed New Hampshire principal broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $67 |
| Application Fee | $90 |
| Fingerprinting | $25 |
| Total Fees | $182 |
Total includes $90 application, $67 exam, and $25 background check.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$90
CE Required
15 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
15 hours every 2 years including 12 hours electives and 3 hours core courses
License Reciprocity
New Hampshire does not have formal reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees should contact NHREC for requirements.
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (603) 271-2701
- Apply Online
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Upgrade to Broker
Requires 1 year full-time (or 2000 part-time hours) salesperson experience plus 60 hours broker education
- • 1 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12