How to get a New Hampshire real estate license
New Hampshire real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 40 (at least 32 hours must be classroom; no more than 8 hours distance education)
- Broker requirement
- 60 hours of broker pre-license education + 1 year full-time (or 2,000 hours part-time) experience as a salesperson + a $25,000 surety bond
- Exam vendor
- PSI
- Exam structure
- 120 scored questions across national and state portions, ~4-hour exam
- Passing
- Not specified in sources reviewed; consult PSI New Hampshire candidate handbook for exact cut score
Some New Hampshire details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the New Hampshire exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in New Hampshire and the larger share of the exam. Study your New Hampshire state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
New Hampshire real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a New Hampshire real estate license?
40 (at least 32 hours must be classroom; no more than 8 hours distance education)
What does the New Hampshire real estate salesperson exam cover?
120 scored questions across national and state portions, ~4-hour exam
How do I become a realtor in New Hampshire?
Complete required pre-license education (40 (at least 32 hours must be classroom; no more than 8 hours distance education)), pass the licensing exam (PSI; 120 scored questions across national and state portions, ~4-hour exam), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the New Hampshire real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the New Hampshire real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.