New Hampshire Licensing Requirements and Education
New Hampshire sets pre-license education, examination, association-with-a-broker, and continuing-education requirements for salespersons. This chapter summarizes the path to and maintenance of a New Hampshire license.
Pre-License Education and Exam
An applicant for a New Hampshire salesperson license must complete the Commission-approved pre-license course before taking the licensing examination. The candidate must pass the examination, which covers both national and New Hampshire-specific content, and meet the other eligibility requirements set by the Commission.
Association With a Broker
A New Hampshire salesperson license authorizes brokerage activity only while the salesperson is associated with a licensed broker; the license is inactive for practice until the salesperson is placed under a broker. When a salesperson leaves a broker, the salesperson may not perform brokerage activity until associating with another broker.
Renewal and Continuing Education
New Hampshire licenses renew on a set cycle, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education before renewing. Continuing education keeps licensees current on New Hampshire law and practice. Allowing a license to lapse can require additional steps before the licensee may practice again.