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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in New Hampshire

40 hours of pre-licensing education, then the PSI exam. State fees come to $182, on top of a course starting at $300.

Requirements set by New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (NHREC).

The steps, in order

  1. 1

    Check you're eligible

    New Hampshire requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.

  2. 2

    Complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education

    New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (NHREC) requires 40 hours from an approved school before you can sit the exam.

  3. 3

    Pass the PSI licensing exam

    New Hampshire uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions, split 80 national and 40 state. The exam fee is $67.

  4. 4

    Submit fingerprints and a background check

    New Hampshire charges $25 for fingerprinting and the background check.

  5. 5

    Apply for your license

    The application fee is $90, paid to New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (NHREC).

  6. 6

    Keep the license current

    New Hampshire requires 15 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew.

Next steps

New Hampshire Real Estate License FAQ

How many hours of real estate school does New Hampshire require?

New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (NHREC) requires 40 hours of approved pre-licensing education before you can sit the licensing exam.

How much does a New Hampshire real estate license cost?

New Hampshire charges $182 in state fees: $67 exam fee, $90 application fee, $25 fingerprinting. Your course is the other half of the cost and is priced by the school, not the state.

What are the requirements to get a real estate license in New Hampshire?

You must be at least 18 and have: High school diploma or GED, complete 40 hours of pre-licensing education, and pass the PSI licensing exam.

What is on the New Hampshire real estate exam?

New Hampshire uses PSI. The exam is 120 questions: 80 on national real estate practice and 40 on New Hampshire law.