Here's what you need to renew your New Hampshire Real Estate license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
New Hampshire Real Estate: First Time Renewal Requirements (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Post-Licensure Education and Renewal Date: Twenty-four (24) months after the original issuance date.
Hours Required by the NH Real Estate Commission: 15 hours.
•3-hour Core Course
•12 Post-Licensing hours
Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Effective February 1, 2020, a salesperson renewal applicant applying for their first renewal shall complete 12 hours of post-licensing courses in addition to the core course.
The 12 hours of post-licensing must consist of accredited courses in each of the four required post-licensing course topics, and may include one or more additional accredited courses from approved optional post-licensing course topics.
•Required post-licensing course topics: P&S Contracts; Ethical Behavior; Disclosure Forms; and Agency.
•Optional post-licensing courses topics: Fair Housing; New Construction; Advertising; Conflict and Dispute Resolution; Negotiations; and Broker Agreements.
Seat Time: The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Hours Required by the NH Real Estate Commission: 15 hours.
•3-hour Core Course
•12 Post-Licensing hours
Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Effective February 1, 2020, a salesperson renewal applicant applying for their first renewal shall complete 12 hours of post-licensing courses in addition to the core course.
The 12 hours of post-licensing must consist of accredited courses in each of the four required post-licensing course topics, and may include one or more additional accredited courses from approved optional post-licensing course topics.
•Required post-licensing course topics: P&S Contracts; Ethical Behavior; Disclosure Forms; and Agency.
•Optional post-licensing courses topics: Fair Housing; New Construction; Advertising; Conflict and Dispute Resolution; Negotiations; and Broker Agreements.
Seat Time: The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
Post-licensing courses must be completed either in-class or by internet live-class.
Roster
Roster Required:
no
Roster Process:
N/A
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
New Hampshire Real Estate: Broker (Pre-Licensing)
Total Hours Required:
0
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Roster
No roster required
New Hampshire Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: Every 24 months based on the original issuance date.
Hours Required by the NH Real Estate Commission: 15 hours.
•3 mandatory hours
o3-hour Core Course
•12 elective hours
Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Effective February 1, 2020, a salesperson renewal applicant applying for their first renewal shall complete 12 hours of post-licensing courses in addition to the core course. The 12 hours of post-licensing must consist of accredited courses in each of the four required post-licensing course topics, and may include one or more additional accredited courses from approved optional post-licensing course topics.
•Required post-licensing course topics: P&S Contracts; Ethical Behavior; Disclosure Forms; and Agency.
•Optional post-licensing courses topics: Fair Housing; New Construction; Advertising; Conflict and Dispute Resolution; Negotiations; and Broker Agreements.
Seat Time: The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Hours Required by the NH Real Estate Commission: 15 hours.
•3 mandatory hours
o3-hour Core Course
•12 elective hours
Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Effective February 1, 2020, a salesperson renewal applicant applying for their first renewal shall complete 12 hours of post-licensing courses in addition to the core course. The 12 hours of post-licensing must consist of accredited courses in each of the four required post-licensing course topics, and may include one or more additional accredited courses from approved optional post-licensing course topics.
•Required post-licensing course topics: P&S Contracts; Ethical Behavior; Disclosure Forms; and Agency.
•Optional post-licensing courses topics: Fair Housing; New Construction; Advertising; Conflict and Dispute Resolution; Negotiations; and Broker Agreements.
Seat Time: The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed online. Post-licensing courses must be completed either in-class or by internet live-class.
Roster
Roster Required:
no
Roster Process:
N/A
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
New Hampshire Real Estate: All (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Online Info
Continuing Education and Renewal Date: Every 24 months based on the original issuance date.
Hours Required by the NH Real Estate Commission: 15 hours.
•3 mandatory hours
o3-hour Core Course
•12 elective hours
Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Effective February 1, 2020, a salesperson renewal applicant applying for their first renewal shall complete 12 hours of post-licensing courses in addition to the core course. The 12 hours of post-licensing must consist of accredited courses in each of the four required post-licensing course topics, and may include one or more additional accredited courses from approved optional post-licensing course topics.
•Required post-licensing course topics: P&S Contracts; Ethical Behavior; Disclosure Forms; and Agency.
•Optional post-licensing courses topics: Fair Housing; New Construction; Advertising; Conflict and Dispute Resolution; Negotiations; and Broker Agreements.
Seat Time: The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Hours Required by the NH Real Estate Commission: 15 hours.
•3 mandatory hours
o3-hour Core Course
•12 elective hours
Post-Licensure Education Requirement: Effective February 1, 2020, a salesperson renewal applicant applying for their first renewal shall complete 12 hours of post-licensing courses in addition to the core course. The 12 hours of post-licensing must consist of accredited courses in each of the four required post-licensing course topics, and may include one or more additional accredited courses from approved optional post-licensing course topics.
•Required post-licensing course topics: P&S Contracts; Ethical Behavior; Disclosure Forms; and Agency.
•Optional post-licensing courses topics: Fair Housing; New Construction; Advertising; Conflict and Dispute Resolution; Negotiations; and Broker Agreements.
Seat Time: The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission requires a timing device for all distance education courses to ensure that courses cannot be completed in less time than the approved credit hours. Please note that your course will time out after several minutes of inactivity.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date.
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
There is no limit to the number of CE hours that may be completed online. Post-licensing courses must be completed either in-class or by internet live-class.
Roster
Roster Required:
no
Roster Process:
N/A
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.