Medical Assistant / New Hampshire
2026 data New Hampshire board category estimate

New Hampshire Medical Assistant License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Category-average requirements, fees, and renewal figures for medical assistant in New Hampshire, pending confirmation with the state licensing board.

Category estimate. The figures on this page are a category average, not yet confirmed with the New Hampshire licensing board. The state and profession tables mark this row the same way. Treat the numbers as directional and check the board before relying on them; see the methodology limitations.

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Performs clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices.

What the New Hampshire data shows for Medical Assistants

New Hampshire sets the entry bar for medical assistants at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under New Hampshire's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. New Hampshire doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - New Hampshire reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Medical Assistant · 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 D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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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 Medical Assistant in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire requires 1000 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Medical Assistant in New Hampshire? ▼
To become a licensed medical assistant in New Hampshire, you must meet the state's requirements including 1000 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the New Hampshire licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Medical Assistant license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Out-of-state medical assistant credentials get a case-by-case review in New Hampshire rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the New Hampshire licensing board.
Does New Hampshire require a background check for Medical Assistant licensing? ▼
Yes, New Hampshire requires a criminal background check as part of the medical assistant licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Medical Assistant in New Hampshire is one requirement row in a medical assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

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.