New Hampshire renewal guide
Lead Abatement Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$300.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 2
File with the board
File through New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and pay the $300.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 60 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
New Hampshire Lead Abatement Contractor License
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through its Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, issues the Lead Abatement Contractor license. This license authorizes a business entity to engage in lead abatement activities in New Hampshire.
What This License Authorizes
Licensed Lead Abatement Contractors may engage in lead abatement, inspection, risk assessment, and dust wipe testing activities by employing or subcontracting with individually licensed or certified lead professionals. The contractor license itself does not authorize the license holder to personally perform lead activities — that requires individual certification.
Requirements
The contracting business must employ or subcontract with licensed lead abatement supervisors and certified lead abatement workers. The company must maintain appropriate liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage.
Fees
- Application Fee: $300
- Renewal Fee: $300
Related Individual Certifications
Individuals performing lead work under this contractor license need their own certifications: Lead Abatement Supervisor ($125), Lead Abatement Worker ($75), Lead Inspector ($100), or Lead Risk Assessor ($250).
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Annually
- Renewal Fee: $300
- Process: Submit renewal application with updated insurance and current worker/supervisor certification documentation
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing lead abatement work without a valid license violates New Hampshire lead poisoning prevention laws. Penalties include fines and cease-and-desist orders. The DHHS actively enforces licensing requirements to protect public health, particularly for children.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the NH DHHS Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- worker_certifications
- government_issued_id
Source notes
NH Department of Health and Human Services — Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program . https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/environmental-health-and-you/lead-poisoning-prevention-program/lead-abatement
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