Here is a potential timeline for how long it could take to obtain your New Hampshire real estate salesperson license:
Step 1: Complete the required 40-hour New Hampshire Pre-License course.
- Most students choose to take an online course so they can complete the course at their pace.
- An online course enables you to move faster than an in-person class.
- Expect the course to take from 1-3 weeks. It’s all about how quickly you complete the course online.
Step 2: Consent to criminal records check.
- All New Hampshire real estate salespersons must submit a notarized criminal record release and the required fee of $25 to the Department of Safety, Division of State Police.
- Your report is valid for six months.
- You have to make your license application while the report is valid.
Step 3: Apply to take the state exam.
- New Hampshire's Real Estate Commission must approve you to take the exam. Submit the exam registration form, the pre-licensing course completion certificate, and the examination fee.
- Processing can take 1-3 weeks.
- You’ll receive an email from PSI when you are approved.
Step 4: Schedule the licensing exam
- You can schedule your exam through http://www.psiexams.com or by calling 855-340-3711.
- This step can take anywhere from 1-3 weeks, depending on availability at the testing centers.
Step 5: Be hired by a NH Principal Broker
- The Principal Broker needs to attest to your character in your application.
- Hiring processes can take 1-3 months.
Step 6: Apply for your license.
- You can submit the application as soon as you have a principal broker, passed the exam, and three character affidavits.
- The NHREC does not provide an application process time estimate. Expect 2-4 weeks after submission.
Total Time: 9-25 weeks
It's possible to have a New Hampshire real estate license within three months if you stay on top of the steps in the process and are quickly hired by a NH broker.