Licensed jobs in New Hampshire
New Hampshire: 10 occupations, 9 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in New Hampshire
New Hampshire licenses 10 of the 10 occupations below at the state level. Electricians have the most levels here (6 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist 3 credentials in all | Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics | Training 1,200 clock hours1 | $552 | Every 2 years2 |
| Notary public | Notary Public | SOS | – | $754 | Every 5 years4 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN) – single-state license (valid in NH only) 2 credentials in all | New Hampshire Board of Nursing | – | $885 | Every 2 years6 |
| Insurance agent | Resident Individual Producer 3 credentials in all | New Hampshire Insurance Department | – | $21010 | Every 2 years11 |
| Plumber | Journeyman Plumber 4 credentials in all | Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board | Training 600 clock hours13 Experience 8,000 hours13 | $1982 | Every 2 years14 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) 3 credentials in all | New Hampshire Board of Nursing | – | $3815 | Every 2 years6 |
| Electrician | Journeyman Electrician 6 credentials in all | Electricians' Board | Training 600 clock hours17 Experience 8,000 hours17 | $1102 | Every 2 years17 |
| Security guard | Security Guard Employee license 4 credentials in all | DOS | – | $518 | Every 2 years19 |
| Massage therapist | Massage Therapist 2 credentials in all | Advisory Board of Massage Therapists | – | – | Every 2 years2 |
| Real estate agent | Salesperson 4 credentials in all | New Hampshire Real Estate Commission | Training 40 clock hours21 | $9022 | Every 2 years22 |
Licensing boards
9 agencies issue the New Hampshire licenses we cover:
- Electricians' Board: electricians
- New Hampshire Board of Nursing: registered nurses and nursing assistants
- Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board: plumbers
- New Hampshire Department of Safety (DOS): security guards
- New Hampshire Real Estate Commission: real estate agents
- Board of Barbering, Cosmetology and Esthetics: cosmetologists
- New Hampshire Insurance Department: insurance agents
- Advisory Board of Massage Therapists: massage therapists
- New Hampshire Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
Moving to New Hampshire with a license
For cosmetologists, plumbers, nursing assistants, electricians and massage therapists, the New Hampshire board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries and security guards publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement3 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route4 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit, Interstate compact privilege and Military service members and spouses789 |
| Insurance agent | Exam waiver and License by endorsement12 |
| Plumber | Universal license recognition and Exam waiver313 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement16 |
| Electrician | License by endorsement3 |
| Security guard | – |
| Massage therapist | Universal license recognition and License by endorsement320 |
| Real estate agent | Exam waiver and Universal license recognition213 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The New Hampshire license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- RSA 313-A:11 Qualifications; CosmetologistsNH General CourtDated August 9, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- N.H. Admin. Rules Plc 1000 (OPLC license fees)New Hampshire General Court (Office of Legislative Services, Administrative Rules)Dated July 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- New Changes to Reciprocity in New HampshireNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and CertificationChecked November 7, 2026
- Notary Public | New Hampshire Secretary of StateNew Hampshire Secretary of StateChecked November 7, 2026
- Checklist for RN License by ExaminationNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Board of Nursing)Checked November 7, 2026
- RSA chapter 326-B Nurse Practice Act (merged)New Hampshire General CourtChecked November 8, 2026
- N.H. Admin. Rules Nur 100-800 (Board of Nursing)New Hampshire General Court (Office of Legislative Services, Administrative Rules)Checked November 8, 2026
- Temporary LicensesNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and CertificationChecked November 8, 2026
- RN-LPN Temporary by Exam ApplicationNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Board of Nursing)Checked November 7, 2026
- RSA 400-A:29 Fees (Insurance Department)New Hampshire General CourtChecked November 7, 2026
- Producers/Adjusters FAQ (NH Insurance Department)New Hampshire Insurance DepartmentChecked November 8, 2026
- RSA Chapter 402-J Insurance Producers (merged chapter)New Hampshire General CourtChecked November 8, 2026
- CHAPTER Mec 300 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Mechanical Licensing Board rules)New Hampshire General Court (Administrative Rules, Mechanical Licensing Board)Checked November 7, 2026
- CHAPTER Mec 400 CONTINUED STATUS (Mechanical Licensing Board rules)New Hampshire General Court (Administrative Rules, Mechanical Licensing Board)Checked November 7, 2026
- Checklist for LNA License by Competency ExaminationNew Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Board of Nursing)Checked November 7, 2026
- Checklist for LNA License by Endorsement (Reciprocity)New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Board of Nursing)Checked November 7, 2026
- Elec 100-400 Electricians' Board rulesNew Hampshire General Court (Office of Legislative Services, administrative rules)Checked November 7, 2026
- DSSP 247 Employee Application for Private Investigator, Security Guard and Bail BondsmanNew Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of State PoliceChecked November 7, 2026
- RSA 106-F Private Investigators, Security Services and Bail Recovery Agents (merged chapter)New Hampshire General CourtChecked November 7, 2026
- RSA Chapter 328-B Massage Therapists and Massage EstablishmentsNew Hampshire General CourtChecked November 8, 2026
- RSA Chapter 331-A New Hampshire Real Estate Practice ActNew Hampshire General CourtChecked November 7, 2026
- N.H. Code of Administrative Rules, Rea 100-700 (Real Estate Commission)New Hampshire General Court (Office of Legislative Services, administrative rules)Checked November 7, 2026