Professional Licenses in New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires licenses for 93 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Accountant, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Acupuncturist
licenseAlcohol and Drug Counselor
licenseArchitect
license 7-16 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Inspector
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Asbestos Project Designer
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $300 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Bail Recovery Agent
licenseBarber
license Est. $349 6-9 months (including barber school)
Body Art Practitioner
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Body Art Practitioner
licenseBoiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector
licenseChiropractor
license Est. $300 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $225 9-14 months
Court Reporter
licenseDental Hygienist
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dietitian
license Est. $110 3-6 months after completing supervised practice
Electrician, Apprentice
license Est. $200 4-5 years
Elevator or Accessibility Lift Mechanics and Inspector
licenseElevator or Accessibility Lift Mechanics and Inspector
licenseEmergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider
license 12-18 months
Engineer, Professional
license Est. $850 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Esthetician
license Est. $249 4-8 months
Funeral Director
licenseGenetic Counselor
license Est. $300 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselor
licenseGeologist, Professional
licenseGuide, Hunting and Fishing
license Est. $100
Hearing Aid Dealer
licenseHeating Equipment Technician
license Est. $100 2+ years (4,000 hours)
Home Inspector
licenseHome Inspector
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Insurance Adjuster
license Est. $275 1-3 months
Insurance Producer
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Investment Adviser Agent
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLead Inspector
licenseLobbyist
license 4-6 weeks
Marriage and Family Therapist
license Est. $285 4-6 years (master's/doctoral degree + 1-year practicum with 300 client hours)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Medical Technicians
license 3-6 months
Medical Technicians
licenseMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Midwife
licenseMidwife
licenseNaturopath
licenseNurse, Licensed Practical (LPN)
license Est. $472 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered (RN)
registration Est. $440 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nursing Assistants
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license Est. $170 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOphthalmic Dispenser
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pesticide Applicator
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,180 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license Est. $250 3-6 months
Pharmacy Technician
license Est. $50 2-4 weeks (80 hours on-the-job training required within 15 days)
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber, Apprentice
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licensePrivate Investigator (Detective)
license 4-8 weeks
Psychologist
license Est. $900 2-3 years post-doctorate
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
licenseReal Estate Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraiser
license Varies by level
Real Estate Appraiser
license 1-3 months
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker
license Est. $800 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $275 1-3 months
Respiratory Care Practitioner
license 2-4 months after program completion
School Counselor
licenseSchool Social Worker
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Security Guard
licenseSpeech-Language Pathologist
license Est. $170 3-6 months after master's graduation
Teacher
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Water Treatment Technician
licenseWater Well Contractor
licenseWater Well Contractor
licenseWildlife Control Operator
license 5+ years (for supervisory level) or 1-6 months (for operator level)