Frequently Asked Question
NH Real Estate License FAQ: What are the continuing education requirements in New Hampshire?
What are the continuing education requirements in New Hampshire?
- Every two years, you must complete 15 hours of continuing education.
- Three of these hours must be the Core Course required of New Hampshire licensees.
- Newly licensed (licensed as of Feb. 1, 2020) Salespersons must complete 12 hours of post-licensing continuing education courses.
Look on the website of the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission for details.
Here are a few Q&A's to help clarify credit requirements:
Q – I renew on February 10th, 2022. Do I need the Post Licensing CE?
A – Yes, anyone who was licensed on or after February 1, 2020 is required to complete the Post Licensure CE elective courses for their first renewal
Q- If I renew in December but my license doesn’t expire until February, can I be grandfathered?
A – No, if your original license was issued after February 1, 2020, it does not matter when you actually submit your renewal, you must follow the Post Licensing Continuing Education Requirements.
Q – The rules state that the post licensure courses must be taken in a classroom setting, does this include the Core?
A – No, the core was not part of the Post Licensing Requirements for in class settings.
Rea 403.01 Continuing Education Requirements.
(a) All active and inactive renewal applicants shall complete a minimum 3- hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01
Q – I was licensed yesterday, when can I start earning my Core and Post Licensing Continuing Education?
A – A licensee can begin taking education for their renewal the day after they are licensed. This is the same timeframe that is given to all licensees.
Rea 403.01 Continuing Education Requirements.
(f) All applicants, when submitting an application for renewal of a broker or salesperson license prior to the expiration date of the license, shall have completed the continuing education required …. within the current 2 year license period
Q - Does the rule require the new licensee to take all 4 topics or just 1 of the 4?
A - Must take all 4 required topics.
Rea 403.01 Continuing Education Requirements.
(d)The 12 hours of post-licensing continuing education in Rea 403.01(b) shall consist of accredited
courses from one each of four approved post-licensing course topics and may include one or more
additional accredited courses from approved optional post-licensing course topics.
Q - Does the Post Licensing requirement impact All new licensees or just new Salesperson licensees?
A- Only salespersons are required to take the new post licensing.
Rea 403.01 Continuing Education Requirements.
(c) A salesperson renewal applicant as defined in Rea 403.01(b), who is applying for his or her first
renewal, shall complete post-licensing continuing education courses as designated by the commission
to meet the applicant’s 12 hours of continuing education elective courses in addition to the core
course.
Q – Would this impact newly licensed individuals that came over through reciprocity?
A - The rule does not distinguish between first time renewal licensees who obtained by reciprocity or
not, therefore, all first time renewal licensees are required to complete post-licensing.
Rea 403.01 Continuing Education Requirements.
(a) All active and inactive renewal applicants shall complete a minimum 3- hour continuing education core course that has been accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01.
(b) All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, shall complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01.
(c) A salesperson renewal applicant as defined in Rea 403.01(b), who is applying for his or her first renewal, shall complete post-licensing continuing education courses as designated by the commission to meet the applicant’s 12 hours of continuing education elective courses in addition to the core course.
Q – I am a broker who received my reciprocal license after February 1, 2020, do I need to do the post licensure courses?
A – No, 403.01 (c) specifically states “A Salesperson applicant…”
Rea 403.01 Continuing Education Requirements.
(c) A salesperson renewal applicant as defined in Rea 403.01(b), who is applying for his or her first renewal, shall complete post-licensing continuing education courses as designated by the commission to meet the applicant’s 12 hours of continuing education elective courses in addition to the core course.
Q – This is my first renewal but I am renewing inactive, do I still have to take all the post licensing Continuing Education?
A – No, you are only required to take the core if you are renewing inactive. However, when you return to an active status, you must complete the post licensure courses before you apply for activation of an inactive license. (c) A salesperson renewal applicant as defined in Rea 403.01(b), who is applying for his or her first renewal, shall complete post-licensing continuing education courses as designated by the commission to meet the applicant’s 12 hours of continuing education elective courses in addition to the core course.
Rea 403.01 Continuing Education Requirements.
(b) All renewal applicants whose licenses are on active status, and inactive licensees who are applying to have their licenses placed on active status, shall complete an additional 12 hours of continuing education elective courses accredited by the commission pursuant to Rea 302.01.
(c) A salesperson renewal applicant as defined in Rea 403.01(b), who is applying for his or her first renewal, shall complete post-licensing continuing education courses as designated by the commission to meet the applicant’s 12 hours of continuing education elective courses in addition to the core course.