New Hampshire License Requirements
New Hampshire Insurance License Requirements (2026)
Everything you need to know to get and keep your New Hampshire insurance license — hours, exam, fingerprinting, renewal, and state-specific rules.
New Hampshire Insurance License Requirements at a Glance
Key facts for getting and maintaining your New Hampshire insurance license.
| Minimum Age | 18 years old |
| Residency Requirement | Must be a resident of New Hampshire |
| Prelicensing Hours (Life) | None required (optional) |
| Prelicensing Hours (Health) | None required (optional) |
| Prelicensing Hours (Life & Health Combined) | None required (optional) |
| Exam Provider | Prometric |
| Exam Fee | $45 |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Application Fee | $210 |
| Background Check Cost | $No fee required |
| Fingerprinting Required | No |
| CE Hours Required | 24 hours every 2 years |
| Ethics CE Hours | 3 hours |
| Renewal Deadline | New Hampshire licenses expire on the last day of your birth month every 2 years |
| License Duration | 2 years |
| Special Training Required | No |
| Total Cost Estimate | $350-500 estimated total cost |
| Total Licensing Time | 2-4 weeks |
How to Get Your New Hampshire Insurance License
Follow these five steps to go from zero to licensed in New Hampshire.
Complete Prelicensing Education
Prelicensing education status for New Hampshire: None required (optional). Check with the New Hampshire Insurance Department for current requirements.
Browse New Hampshire Prelicensing Courses →Schedule and Pass the State Exam
The New Hampshire insurance licensing exam is administered by Prometric. The exam fee is $45, and you'll need a passing score of 70%. Schedule your exam online after completing your prelicensing education.
Schedule Your Exam with Prometric →Complete Fingerprinting
Not required
Apply for Your License
Submit your application through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR) The application fee is $210. Processing typically takes 1-5 business days.
Apply for Your New Hampshire License →Get Appointed and Start Selling
Once your New Hampshire insurance license is issued, you must be appointed by an insurance carrier before you can sell their products. Each carrier you work with will submit an appointment request to the New Hampshire Insurance Department. Appointments are typically processed within a few business days, and there is no additional exam required. Your sponsoring agency or carrier will guide you through this process.
New Hampshire Fingerprinting Requirements
Not required
Name Match Requirement
Your name on the exam registration, course enrollment, and license application must match your government-issued ID exactly. Any discrepancies — including middle names, suffixes, or maiden names — can cause delays in your license application.
New Hampshire CE Renewal Requirements
To keep your New Hampshire insurance license active, you must complete continuing education every 2 years. Here are the details:
24 hours
Total CE Hours
3 hours
Ethics Hours Required
2 years
Renewal Period
New Hampshire licenses expire on the last day of your birth month every 2 years
Renewal Deadline
$39
CE Package Price
NHID
Regulatory Body
New Hampshire Insurance Licensing Laws & Regulations
Legal citations and statutory references governing insurance licensing in New Hampshire.
Insurance Code
New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Title XXXVII – InsuranceView Statute
Prelicensing Education
Formerly RSA 402-J:6, I(c) — REPEALED (2022 N.H. Laws Ch. 223:7, eff. 8/16/2022)
Examination Requirements
N.H. Rev. Stat. 402-J:5(I)
Age Requirements
RSA § 402-J:6, I(a)
Background Check
RSA Sec. 402-J:12(I)(f)
Fingerprinting
N/A — not required
License Application
N.H. RSA § 402-J:6(I)
CE Requirements
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 402-J:7-a
CE Ethics
N.H. Admin. Rules Ins 1302.03(f)
Administrative Code
Ins series - Commissioner, Insurance DepartmentView Statute
Provider Regulation
New Hampshire Administrative Code Ins 1303
New Hampshire Insurance License Requirements — FAQs
How long does it take to get a New Hampshire insurance license?
Most candidates complete the New Hampshire insurance licensing process in 2-4 weeks. This includes completing prelicensing education, passing the state exam, fingerprinting (if required), and waiting for license approval after submitting your application.
What happens if my name doesn't match my ID in New Hampshire?
Your name on the exam registration, course enrollment, and license application must match your government-issued ID exactly. Any discrepancies — including middle names, suffixes, or maiden names — can cause delays in your license application.
Where do I get fingerprinted in New Hampshire?
Not required
Can I transfer my insurance license from another state to New Hampshire?
Reciprocal licensing is available for producers licensed in good standing in their home state. No exam or pre-licensing education is required.
How much does a New Hampshire insurance license cost?
The total cost to get your New Hampshire insurance license typically falls in the $350-500 estimated total cost range. This includes: prelicensing course fees, the exam fee ($45), the state application fee ($210), and the background check cost ($No fee required). Individual costs vary based on the line of authority you choose.
What are the New Hampshire CE requirements?
New Hampshire requires licensed insurance agents to complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours of ethics training. Your renewal deadline is New Hampshire licenses expire on the last day of your birth month every 2 years. JustInsurance offers state-approved CE packages starting at $39.
Is New Hampshire a good state to get an insurance license in?
New Hampshire is an excellent state for insurance licensing. It requires no prelicensing education, no fingerprinting, and has a streamlined Prometric exam process. The state's high median household income, low unemployment rate, and proximity to Boston create a strong market for life insurance, annuities, and health products. New Hampshire also has a relatively small number of licensed agents per capita, meaning less competition for clients in many market segments.
What are the prelicensing hour requirements in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires None required (optional). Courses are available fully online through JustInsurance.
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