Electrologist / New Hampshire
2026 data New Hampshire board official source

New Hampshire Electrologist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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What the New Hampshire data shows for Electrologists

New Hampshire's path to electrologist licensure runs through 120 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. New Hampshire folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

The initial price tag is $25, and renewal costs $25 every 2 years. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in New Hampshire, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

For electrologists, the reciprocity picture is: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

A
Licensing Ease Score
87/100
Electrologist · New Hampshire

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training B
120 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$25
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$13/yr
$25 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
120 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$25
Renewal Fee
$25
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Electrologist All New Hampshire licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New Hampshire licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire's requirements cover 120 hours of education or training, the State Board Exam or CPE Exam exam, and an initial fee of $25. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in New Hampshire? ▼
Certification as an electrologist in New Hampshire means clearing the state's checklist: 120 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The New Hampshire licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for electrologists: Varies by state — check with state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the New Hampshire licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does New Hampshire require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the electrologist licensing process in New Hampshire. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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What to do with this electrologist license

Electrologist in New Hampshire, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an electrologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how New Hampshire's electrologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Electrologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state electrologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how New Hampshire's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. New Hampshire overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the New Hampshire licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.