New Hampshire Real Estate Broker License
Requirements, fees, and steps to upgrade to broker
Experience Requirements
1 year full-time employment by an active principal broker within 5 years prior to application, OR 2,000 part-time hours as licensed NH salesperson within last 5 years
Alternative Pathways:
- 2,000 part-time hours as a licensed salesperson in New Hampshire within last 5 years
Must document involvement in at least 6 separate real estate transactions with compensation. Alternative experience proof may be accepted if unable to document 6 transactions.
Education Requirements
Complete 60 hours of approved real estate study; the 24-month limit applies only to continuing education courses.
Required Courses:
- 60 hours of approved study: CE courses completed within 24 months, a 40-hour pre-licensing course, recent college credit, or certain designations
Courses can be completed through distance learning or classroom attendance.
Broker Examination
Exam Name
New Hampshire Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
115 items (75 national worth 80 points; 40 state), 240 minutes
Passing Score
70% on each portion (56 of 80 national, 28 of 40 state)
Exam Fee
$70
Retake Policy
New fee each attempt ($36 national only, $34 state only); a passed portion carries over. If both portions are not passed within 6 months or after 8 attempts, the course and whole exam must be retaken.
Fees
| Application Fee | $121 |
| Examination Fee | $70 |
| Background Check | $25 |
| Listed Fees | $216 |
Listed fees: $121 application and license + $70 PSI exam + $25 criminal records check = $216. Principal or managing brokers must also submit a $25,000 surety bond. Course costs are excluded.
Applicants must demonstrate good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity
Timeline
Gain Experience
Complete 1 year full-time or 2,000 part-time hours as licensed salesperson
1+ years
Document Transactions
Gather documentation for at least 6 real estate transactions
1 week
Complete Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 60 hours of approved study (CE courses within 24 months)
4-8 weeks
Pass Broker Exam
Take and pass state broker examination through PSI
1-2 weeks
Submit Application
Submit the application with fees and 3 unrelated character references
2-4 weeks
Obtain Surety Bond
Submit $25,000 surety bond if applying as principal/managing broker
1 week
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$121
CE Hours Required
15 hours
Online Renewal
Available
15 hours every 2 years: 12 hours electives and 3 hours core courses
Reciprocity Agreements
New Hampshire recognizes active licensees from any jurisdiction who passed national and state exams through a statutory recognition path (RSA 331-A:11-a); they take only the New Hampshire state portion. No fixed state roster applies.
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