New Hampshire licensing facts
How regulation is organized
New Hampshire Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for New Hampshire: RN, LPN, APRN, LNA, MNA. Public status checks use New Hampshire license verification; renewal uses New Hampshire licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Two years The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
New Hampshire license verification is the reviewed public verification route for New Hampshire. The destination is hosted on forms.nh.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For New Hampshire, the recorded renewal cycle is Two years The named renewal route is New Hampshire licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is RN/LPN renewal is $80 under the current OPLC fee rule..
CE or competence
The reviewed New Hampshire continuing-education or competence rule is: RN/LPN renewal, endorsement or reinstatement generally requires 30 contact hours. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | New Hampshire Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | New Hampshire official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Two years |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the OPLC expiration date, commonly tied to the birthday cycle. |
| Continuing competence | RN/LPN renewal, endorsement or reinstatement generally requires 30 contact hours. |
| Fees | RN/LPN renewal is $80 under the current OPLC fee rule. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, LNA, MNA |
| Phone | (603) 271-2323 |
| Physical location | 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 |
| Mailing address | 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 |
| Primary official domains | www.oplc.nh.gov, forms.nh.gov, online.oplc.nh.gov |
How to verify a New Hampshire nursing license
New Hampshire license verification is the reviewed public verification route for New Hampshire. The destination is hosted on forms.nh.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use New Hampshire licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire credential type | Confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, LNA, MNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For New Hampshire, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by New Hampshire Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For New Hampshire, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Two years. Renew before the OPLC expiration date, commonly tied to the birthday cycle. | For New Hampshire, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | New Hampshire is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains New Hampshire or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For New Hampshire, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by New Hampshire Board of Nursing, New Hampshire official license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live New Hampshire verification date. | For New Hampshire, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
New Hampshire nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: New Hampshire official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- Nursing assistant rules differ from RN/LPN rules.
- Compact eligibility depends on the actual multistate license designation.
Continuing education or continuing competence
RN/LPN renewal, endorsement or reinstatement generally requires 30 contact hours.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
New Hampshire license by endorsement
The reviewed New Hampshire credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, LNA, MNA. Use New Hampshire license verification for the public record and New Hampshire licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is forms.nh.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Two years
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
New Hampshire is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Two years and the authority model is Board within the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | RN or LPN | $80 | Two-year license under current rule. Official source ↗ |
| Initial or reinstatement | RN or LPN | $120 | Two-year license under current rule. Official source ↗ |
New Hampshire Board of Nursing contact and location
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4 reviewed official destinations for New Hampshire
New Hampshire license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026New Hampshire licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026New Hampshire OPLC Adopted Fee Rules ↗
Official fee source recorded for this jurisdiction. Confirm the credential and transaction before payment.
Primary official source · reviewed July 27, 2026New Hampshire Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Board of Nursing. New Hampshire Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Nursing assistant rules differ from RN/LPN rules.
What is the reviewed New Hampshire license lookup?
New Hampshire official license verification. New Hampshire license verification is the reviewed public verification route for New Hampshire. The destination is hosted on forms.nh.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use New Hampshire licensing or renewal portal.
When is a New Hampshire nursing license renewed?
Two years. Renew before the OPLC expiration date, commonly tied to the birthday cycle.
What CE or competence applies in New Hampshire?
RN/LPN renewal, endorsement or reinstatement generally requires 30 contact hours.
What fee information is published for New Hampshire?
RN/LPN renewal is $80 under the current OPLC fee rule.
How can I contact the nursing authority in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire Board of Nursing publishes (603) 271-2323 and 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301.