How to Get a Insurance producer License in New Hampshire (2026)

18 years old

18

Is at least 18 years of age.

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Resident applicants must pass a written examination unless exempt under RSA 402-J:9.

Resident applicants must pass a written examination unless exempt under RSA 402-J:9.

A resident individual applying for an insurance producer license shall pass a written examination unless exempt pursuant to RSA 402-J:9.

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$210

210

Producers; resident and non-resident Application and license fee | $210

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24 hours

24

Every 2 years, at least 60 days prior to the renewal date of their license, persons holding a producers license shall be certified by the insurance department as having completed 24 hours of continuing education instruction.

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At least 3 and no more than 10 of the required 24 CE hours must be approved ethics courses.

At least 3 and no more than 10 of the required 24 CE hours must be approved ethics courses.

Of the 24 continuing education hours required, at least 3 hours, but no more than 10 hours, shall consist of courses approved for ethics credit.

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An applicant licensed for the same lines in another state is exempt from prelicensing education and examination if currently licensed there, or applying within 90 days of cancellation with the required evidence of good standing.

An applicant licensed for the same lines in another state is exempt from prelicensing education and examination if currently licensed there, or applying within 90 days of cancellation with the required evidence of good standing.

This exemption is only available if the person is currently licensed in that state, or if the application is received within 90 days of the cancellation of the applicant's previous license and if the prior state issues a certification that, at the time of cancellation, the applicant was in good standing in that state or the state's Producer Database records, maintained by the NAIC, its affiliates or subsidiaries indicate that the producer is or was licensed in good standing for the line of authority requested.

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The $210 fee combines application and license charges; biennial renewal costs $150.

The $210 fee combines application and license charges; biennial renewal costs $150.

Producers; resident and non-resident Application and license fee | $210 Biennial renewal | $150

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Complete the required CE every 2 years at least 60 days before the renewal date.

Complete the required CE every 2 years at least 60 days before the renewal date.

Every 2 years, at least 60 days prior to the renewal date of their license

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A license for the applicable line is required to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance in New Hampshire, subject to the statutory exceptions.

A license for the applicable line is required to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance in New Hampshire, subject to the statutory exceptions.

A person shall not sell, solicit, or negotiate insurance in this state for any class or classes of insurance unless the person is licensed for that line of authority in accordance with this chapter.

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New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner

New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner

"Commissioner" means the insurance commissioner of the state of New Hampshire.

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Open the official agency page

https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXXVII/402-J/402-J-mrg.htm

This chapter governs the qualifications and procedures for the licensing of insurance producers.

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