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Real Estate Agent
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To get a New Hampshire real estate license in 2026, you must complete 40 hours of New Hampshire Real Estate Commission-approved pre-licensing education, pass a background check, take and pass the PSI licensing exam, and find a sponsoring broker. Most applicants finish in 8–16 weeks and spend $356–$707 including course tuition.
Pre-License Hours
$207
Total Gov Fees
120
Exam Questions
4 hrs
Exam Time
Renewal Cycle
Reciprocity
CE Required
Renewal Fee
18 years old
Min. Age
New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
Authority
⚠ Recent Changes in New Hampshire
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Residency | Not required Non-residents may obtain a NH license. |
| Citizenship | US citizen or legal resident |
| Background Check | Required Criminal background check required. $25 fee. |
| Character References | 3 required 3 character references required (not related by blood or marriage). |
| Sponsoring Broker | Required Must affiliate with a NH-licensed broker. |
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Exam Fee (first attempt) Paid to: PSI Services | |
License Application Fee Paid to: NHREC / OPLC | |
Background Check Paid to: State / Vendor | |
Fingerprinting Paid to: State/vendor | |
Total Estimated Government Fees | $207 |
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Education Requirements
Mostly verifiedTotal Hours Required
Provider Type
NHREC-approved education providers
Required Courses
Maximum 8 hours distance education — significant in-classroom requirement. Must schedule exam within 6 months of starting the course.
See our picks for the best real estate programs in New Hampshire.
Exam Details
Mostly verifiedExam Provider
Total Questions
120
Total Time
240 min
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice. In-person at PSI test centers or via secure live online proctoring.
Exam Sections
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 150 min | 70% |
| State (New Hampshire) | 40 | 90 min | 70% |
Retake Policy
May retake up to 8 times within a 6-month window. After 8 failures, must re-enroll in pre-licensing education. $65 per retake.
70% passing: 56/80 national, 28/40 state. Online proctoring available (webcam, quiet room required). Test centers: Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth. In-person: Mon-Sat; Online: 7 days/week.
For study strategies and what to expect on test day, see our guide to passing the real estate exam.
Take an approved 40-hour course (at least 32 hrs in-classroom). Must be within 6 months before exam.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Schedule at PSI (in-person or online). Pay $67 exam fee. Pass both National (56/80) and State (28/40) sections.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Submit background check ($25 fee).
Estimated time: 1–3 weeks
Secure a sponsoring broker. Submit application with $90 fee to OPLC.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Renewal Details
Mostly verifiedRenewal Cycle
CE Hours
Renewal Fee
Deadline & Late Policy
Renewal every 2 years from date of issuance.
First Renewal Notes
12 hrs + 3-hr core course required during first renewal cycle (effective Oct 1, 2024).
Regulatory Board
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our real estate license renewal guide or compare deadlines across all 50 states.
See full CE requirements in New Hampshire: Continuing education details →
Interstate Reciprocity
VerifiedHas Reciprocity
Yes
Type: Universal Reciprocity (All States)
NH recognizes all 50 state licenses. If you passed both national and state exam portions in your original state, you only need to pass the NH state portion. If you passed only a state exam, you must pass both national and NH state portions. Application fee and background check still required.
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Official Sources
Real Estate Agent requirements in New Hampshire verified against New Hampshire Real Estate Commission, April 2026.
All data on this page was verified against the following official sources. Last verified: 2026-04-02.
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