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How to Get a Real Estate License in New Hampshire (2026 Guide)

Use this guide to see exactly how to get licensed in New Hampshire, including your pre-license education, exam path, published fees, renewal rules, and the right class options for your next step.

Pre-license education

40 hours

Estimated cost range

$479–$629+

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Continuing education

15 hours every 2 years (3-hour core + 12 elective hours)

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Quick licensing snapshot
40 hours of qualifying education before the licensing application path can move forward.
$479–$629+ estimated total when published fees and typical course costs are considered together.
PSI currently handles the exam or exam scheduling process for this jurisdiction.
Every 2 years renewal timing with 15 hours every 2 years (3-hour core + 12 elective hours) expected after licensing.
Exact steps to get licensed in New Hampshire
1
Confirm eligibility for a New Hampshire real estate license. Typically 18 or older; verify with the state regulator. High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; verify any state-specific exception.
2
Complete 40 hours of state-required pre-license education and retain your completion records.
3
Prepare for and pass the PSI licensing exam. The published exam fee is $155.00.
4
Complete the application and background-check process. The published application or initial license fee is $99.00; the listed background-check or fingerprint cost is $25.00.
5
Finish the remaining New Hampshire-specific licensing steps: Obtain a New Hampshire criminal background check; then Submit a license application with the $99 fee and required documentation; then Affiliate with a licensed New Hampshire broker.
6
After licensure, renew every 2 years and complete 15 hours every 2 years (3-hour core + 12 elective hours) as required.
Requirements and fee breakdown

Age and eligibility

Typically 18 or older; verify with the state regulator.

Education baseline

High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required; verify any state-specific exception.

Pre-license hours40 hours
Exam providerPSI
Exam fee$155.00
Application or initial license fee$99.00
Background check / fingerprint fee$25.00
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
Continuing education15 hours every 2 years (3-hour core + 12 elective hours)
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The best time to compare New Hampshire real estate classes is after you understand the published requirements. Once you know the hours, renewal cycle, exam route, and expected fees, you can choose the right education option with much better context.

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If you are ready to move forward, choose prelicense classes to start your education or CE classes if you are already licensed and need renewal coursework.

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Frequently asked questions about New Hampshire licensing

How many pre-license hours are required in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire requires 40 hours of pre-license education before you complete the remaining application and examination steps. Keep your course completion record because the regulator or exam process may require it.

Who administers the New Hampshire real estate licensing exam and what does it cost?

The listed exam provider for New Hampshire is PSI, and the published exam fee is $155.00. Confirm the current fee and scheduling rules with the official New Hampshire regulator before registering.

How much should I budget to get a real estate license in New Hampshire?

The current planning range shown for New Hampshire is $479–$629+. That estimate reflects a published application or initial license fee of $99.00, an exam fee of $155.00, a listed background-check or fingerprint cost of $25.00, and variable education costs.

How often is a New Hampshire real estate license renewed?

The listed renewal cycle is Every 2 years. The continuing-education requirement shown for that cycle is 15 hours every 2 years (3-hour core + 12 elective hours). Verify the active deadline and any first-renewal exceptions with the official regulator before filing.

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