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How to Get a Real estate agent License in New Hampshire (2026)

Quick answer

Salespersons perform licensed services under their principal broker’s supervision.

License fee

$99

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Required hours

40 hours

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Exam

Pass the approved real estate examination.

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Renewal

Before the expiration date of the license

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    New Hampshire Real Estate Commission

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Real Estate Commission
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Has attained the age of 18
    Official source

    Required hours

    40 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    40 hours of approved study
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass the approved real estate examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Has successfully completed an examination administered or approved by the commission
    Official source
  3. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Salespersons perform licensed services under their principal broker’s supervision.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
will be employed by me or will otherwise be under contract with me to perform services as a real estate licensee, and will work under my supervision.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Before the expiration date of the license

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
prior to the expiration date of the license
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $99
Official source

Continuing education hours

All active and inactive renewal applicants must complete a minimum 3-hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission under Rea 302.01. … All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, must complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission under Rea 302.01.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All active and inactive renewal applicants shall complete a minimum 3-hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01. … All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, shall complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01.
Official source

Continuing education topics

3-hour core plus 12 elective hours. First active renewal requires the designated postlicensing electives.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All active and inactive renewal applicants shall complete a minimum 3-hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01. … All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, shall complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01. … A salesperson renewal applicant as defined in Rea 403.01(b), who is applying for their first renewal or amending an inactive license to an active status for the first time, shall complete post-licensing continuing education courses as designated by the commission to meet the applicant’s 12 hours of continuing education elective courses in addition to the core course.
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What does it cost?

License fee

$99

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $99
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate salesperson / sales agent license in New Hampshire?

Before the expiration date of the license

Source and quotation
prior to the expiration date of the license
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

What is the real estate salesperson / sales agent license fee in New Hampshire?

$99

Source and quotation
Salesperson license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $99
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (11)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

New Hampshire Real Estate Commission

New Hampshire Real Estate Commission

New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/rea100-700.html

Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

Has attained the age of 18
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

40 hours

40

40 hours of approved study
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass the approved real estate examination.

Pass the approved real estate examination.

Has successfully completed an examination administered or approved by the commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / License

$99

99

Salesperson license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $99
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

Salesperson license application processing and licensing: Initial, renewal, or reinstatement after expiration of license 2 years $99
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Before the expiration date of the license

prior to the expiration date of the license Applies to: Broker or salesperson renewal applicants

prior to the expiration date of the license
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

All active and inactive renewal applicants must complete a minimum 3-hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission under Rea 302.01. … All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, must complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission under Rea 302.01.

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All active and inactive renewal applicants shall complete a minimum 3-hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01. … All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, shall complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

3-hour core plus 12 elective hours. First active renewal requires the designated postlicensing electives.

3-hour core plus 12 elective hours. First active renewal requires the designated postlicensing electives.

All active and inactive renewal applicants shall complete a minimum 3-hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01. … All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, shall complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01. … A salesperson renewal applicant as defined in Rea 403.01(b), who is applying for their first renewal or amending an inactive license to an active status for the first time, shall complete post-licensing continuing education courses as designated by the commission to meet the applicant’s 12 hours of continuing education elective courses in addition to the core course.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Salespersons perform licensed services under their principal broker’s supervision.

Salespersons perform licensed services under their principal broker’s supervision.

will be employed by me or will otherwise be under contract with me to perform services as a real estate licensee, and will work under my supervision.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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