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
Check you're eligible
New Hampshire requires you to be at least 18. Minimum education: High school diploma or GED.
- 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
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
Submit fingerprints and a background check
New Hampshire charges $25 for fingerprinting and the background check.
- 5
Apply for your license
The application fee is $90, paid to New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (NHREC).
- 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.