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NH Real Estate Licensing Process


Step 1: Complete Pre-License Education

  • Salesperson: 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education

  • Broker / Associate / Managing Broker: 60 credits (or equivalent)

 

Step 2: Exam Timing

  • You must take the licensing exam within 6 months of beginning your Salesperson course (but only after completing it).

  • After you register for the exam, you must take it within 3 months.

  • Examination Candidate Handbook

 

Step 3: Register & Schedule the Exam

  • All exams are scheduled and paid through PSI.

  • The NH Real Estate Commission no longer accepts paper exam registration forms or payments.

  • For exam scheduling or support, contact PSI directly.


Step 4: Exam Administration

  • Appointments are available mornings, afternoons, and evenings, 7 days a week (availability varies by location).

  • NH PSI testing centers are located in Concord, Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth.

  • You may also test at an out-of-state PSI location if it’s more convenient.

  • Results are provided immediately upon completion (computerized).

 

Step 5: If You Do Not Pass

  • If you fail either the national or state portion (or both), you must re-register and pay to retake only the failed portion(s).

  • The retake fee is $65 per portion.


Step 6: Apply for Your License

  • After passing both the national and state portions, you must apply to the NH Real Estate Commission within 6 months of passing.

  • Submit your completed License Application Form and your Passing Score Report.

  • Application Fees:

    • Salesperson: $99

    • Associate, Managing, or Principal Broker: $12

 

Step 7: Criminal Background Check


Step 8: Timing Deadlines
If you miss or exceed any deadlines, the Commission may require you to:

  • Retake the exam

  • Retake pre-license education

  • Re-pay application or exam fees


Step 9: License Renewal & Continuing Education

  • Licenses renew every 2 years.

  • Inactive Renewal: Requires a 3-credit CORE course.

  • Active Renewal: Requires a 3-credit CORE course plus 12 credits of approved electives.

  • First Renewal (Post-Licensing): Salespersons must also complete 12 hours of post-licensing courses

  • covering four approved topics (these count toward elective credits).


Quick Reminders:

  • 6 months from course start to take the exam.

  • 3 months after registration to sit for the exam.

  • 6 months after passing to submit your application.

  • Missing deadlines may require retaking education, the exam, or paying fees again.

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