How long does it take to get my NH real estate license?

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.