Contractor licenses in New Hampshire
Start with the page that matches your trade or classification, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years for most licenses; every year, every 3 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $33-$750
- Continuing education
- 6-15 hours per cycle
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Asbestos Abatement Entity License
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)
Fuel Gas Installation Technician License
New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC)
High/Medium Voltage Electrician License
New Hampshire Electricians' Board (OPLC)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos Abatement Entity License Insurance required | New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) | 1 year | $750.00 | None |
| Electrician Apprentice Registration | New Hampshire Electricians' Board (OPLC) | 1 year | $33.00 | None |
| Elevator Mechanic License | New Hampshire Department of Labor | 2 years | $35.00 | None |
| Fuel Gas Installation Technician License | New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) | 2 years | $198.00 | 6 hours |
| Fuel Gas Piping Installer License | New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) | 2 years | $180.00 | 6 hours |
| Fuel Gas Service Technician License | New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) | 2 years | $180.00 | 6 hours |
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Renewal deadlines in New Hampshire
When New Hampshire contractor licenses come due
Every 2 years
8 license pages, including Fuel Gas Installation Technician License, Fuel Gas Piping Installer License, Fuel Gas Service Technician License.
Every year
3 license pages, including Asbestos Abatement Entity License, Lead Abatement Contractor License, Electrician Apprentice Registration.
Every 3 years
3 license pages, including High/Medium Voltage Electrician License, Journeyman Electrician License, Master Electrician License.
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