Do I need to be fingerprinted in NH to earn a salesperson’s license?

No, you do not need to be fingerprinted as part of the New Hampshire salesperson licensing process. You do need to submit a criminal record release for a background check.

Submit a notarized criminal record release and the required fee of $25 to the Department of Safety, Division of State Police. Fill out the release form, which is already pre-filled in Section 2 by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission.

There is no provided timeline for how long it takes the Department of Safety, Division of State Police to run your criminal record check. However, the criminal record report is only valid for six months. You'll need to apply for your license application within this timeframe or you'll have to request a new report.