New Hampshire Real Estate CE Requirements (2026): 15 Hours Every 2 Years
Requirements Overview
The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission requires 15 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal: a 3-hour core course plus 12 hours of elective courses. All courses submitted for CE must have different course numbers — duplicates are not accepted. An additional 3-hour core course may count toward elective hours for non-first-renewal active licensees.
First-renewal salespersons (licensed on or after February 1, 2020) face a post-licensing requirement within their 12 elective hours. They must take courses covering P&S Contracts, Ethical Behavior, Disclosure Forms, and Agency, and these post-licensing courses must be completed in a classroom setting — online is not accepted for this component.
Inactive licensees need only the 3-hour core course to renew in inactive status, but must complete the full 15 hours before reactivating. New Hampshire transitioned to CE Broker for license renewal tracking in March 2025. All distance education courses require timing devices to ensure proper course completion.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Course | 3 | Every renewal | Commission-accredited core course required for all active and inactive renewal applicants. |
| P&S Contracts (Post-Licensing) | — | First renewal | Required post-licensing topic for first-renewal salespersons only. Part of the 12-hour elective requirement. |
| Ethical Behavior (Post-Licensing) | — | First renewal | Required post-licensing topic for first-renewal salespersons only. Part of the 12-hour elective requirement. |
| Disclosure Forms (Post-Licensing) | — | First renewal | Required post-licensing topic for first-renewal salespersons only. Part of the 12-hour elective requirement. |
| Agency (Post-Licensing) | — | First renewal | Required post-licensing topic for first-renewal salespersons only. Part of the 12-hour elective requirement. |
First Renewal vs. Standard Renewal
Exemptions
- Inactive License — Inactive licensees renewing in inactive status need only the 3-hour core course. Full 15 hours required before reactivating.
- Broker Post-Licensing Exemption — Brokers obtaining reciprocal licenses are not required to complete post-licensing courses (applies only to salespersons).Salespersons obtaining licenses through reciprocity must still complete post-licensing requirements
How You Can Complete Your CE
New Hampshire CE Rules & Limits
Details specific to New Hampshire that generic CE guides tend to miss:
- Carry-over — No carryover provisions found in Rea 403.01. CE must be completed within the current 2-year license period.
- All courses submitted for CE must have different course numbers (no duplicates).
- An additional 3-hour core course may count toward elective hours for non-first-renewal active licensees.
- Post-licensing requirement effective for salespersons licensed on or after February 1, 2020.
- Licensees may begin taking CE the day after licensure.
- NH transitioned to CE Broker for license renewal tracking in March 2025.
- NH Real Estate Commission requires timing devices for all distance education courses.
Provider Requirements
Courses must be accredited by the NH Real Estate Commission. CE Broker is used as the renewal portal (effective March 2025).
Tips for New Hampshire Real Estate Agents
- First-renewal salespersons must take post-licensing courses in a classroom — online options will not satisfy P&S Contracts, Ethical Behavior, Disclosure Forms, or Agency requirements.
- Each CE course must have a unique course number; taking the same course twice will not count, even from different providers.
- Consider taking a second 3-hour core course as one of your electives — it counts toward your 12 elective hours and deepens your core knowledge.
- NH now uses CE Broker for renewal tracking — create an account early to monitor your completion status throughout the cycle.
Sources
Each figure on this page is taken directly from the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission's official rules and continuing-education sources and recorded with the exact source excerpt. Last verified Mar 2026. Read how we compile and verify this data.