New Hampshire real estate license and CE requirements
What the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) asks of licensees, with a link to the official source for every figure.
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Next review due October 2027.
New Hampshire asks for 15 hours every two years: a 3-hour Commission-accredited core course plus 12 elective hours, all tracked through CE Broker. Inactive licensees can renew with the core course alone.
Salespersons licensed on or after February 1, 2020 have a twist at their first renewal: the 12 elective hours must be post-licensing courses, one from each of four required topics. The state's licensing site blocked direct access, so these figures come from search results on official New Hampshire domains. Please confirm them with the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission.
New Hampshire at a glance
| Licensing body | New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Salesperson and broker |
| Salesperson CE | 15 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Commission-accredited 3-hour core course plus 12 elective hours (at first renewal, the 12 elective hours must be post-licensing courses covering the four required post-licensing topics) |
| Broker CE | 15 hours every 2 yearsRequired topics: Commission-accredited 3-hour core course plus 12 elective hours |
| Post-license education | Salespersons licensed on or after February 1, 2020 must take their 12 elective hours at first renewal as post-licensing courses, one from each of four required topics. |
| Source | NHREC official page, checked October 15, 2026 |
Rules change. The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) is the only authority on what you need to renew; where this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right. Blank figures say "Check with the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)" because we could not confirm them from an official source.
Optional professional development
Once your CE is done, these ACI designations go deeper on the same ground as parts of the New Hampshire requirements. They are voluntary, they are not CE, and you never need them to keep your license.
Advanced Real Estate Negotiator
The negotiation playbook that protects your clients and your commission.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the AREN is a practical playbook for negotiating offers and counters.
Certified AI Real Estate Expert
Use AI and modern tools to write, market and serve clients in less time.
Optional depth beyond licensing topics: the CAIRE covers using AI tools responsibly in daily work.
Certified Buyer Consultation Specialist
Run the buyer consultation, sign the agreement and defend your fee.
The CBCS covers the buyer consultation, written buyer agreements and compensation conversations in depth.
Questions about New Hampshire
How many CE hours does a New Hampshire salesperson need?
15 hours every 2 years, according to the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Commission-accredited 3-hour core course plus 12 elective hours (at first renewal, the 12 elective hours must be post-licensing courses covering the four required post-licensing topics).
How many CE hours does a New Hampshire broker need?
15 hours every 2 years, according to the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) (checked October 15, 2026). Required topics: Commission-accredited 3-hour core course plus 12 elective hours.
Is there post-license education in New Hampshire?
Salespersons licensed on or after February 1, 2020 must take their 12 elective hours at first renewal as post-licensing courses, one from each of four required topics. Confirm the details with the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification).
Do ACI designations count toward New Hampshire CE?
No. Agent Certification Institute designations are voluntary professional credentials, not continuing-education credit. They are not approved by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) and do not satisfy any part of New Hampshire's CE, post-license or renewal requirements.