• NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSE

Get Your New Hampshire Real Estate License

Complete 40 hours of pre-license education approved by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission, pass the state exam, and activate your salesperson license under a sponsoring broker.

40 hours required

Updated June 9, 2026 · Official source: New Hampshire Real Estate Commission

New Hampshire pre-license requirements at a glance

Education
40-hour pre-licensure course
State exam
New Hampshire state portion, plus the national portion for non-reciprocal applicants
Background
NH criminal background check
Active applicants
A Broker Affiliation Form
Other
Attestations of character; non-residents file a Consent to Service of Process

Source: NH OPLC: Salesperson Initial Application Checklist

Compare New Hampshire Pre-License Courses

40-Hr. NH Salesperson Pre-Licensing Course Only Package

$349

40-Hr. NH Salesperson Pre-Licensing Standard Package

$449

40-Hr. NH Salesperson Pre-Licensing Value Package

$525

Getting a New Hampshire real estate license: common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does New Hampshire require?

A 40-hour pre-licensure course.

Which exam portions do I need?

The New Hampshire state exam. Non-reciprocal applicants also need the national exam.

What do I submit with my application?

Your exam results, attestations of character, an NH background check, a Broker Affiliation Form if applying active, and the licensing fee, through the online application.

Source: NH OPLC: Salesperson Initial Application Checklist