Physical Therapist / New Hampshire
2026 data New Hampshire board official source

New Hampshire Physical Therapist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Evaluates and treats movement disorders and injuries. Requires doctoral degree.

What the New Hampshire data shows for Physical Therapists

To practice as a physical therapist in New Hampshire, the state licensing board requires 3,000 documented education or training hours, a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under New Hampshire's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)".

Upfront cost is $75, with renewal running $75 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 30-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For physical therapists, the reciprocity picture is: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states.

Licensing Ease Score

C
Licensing Ease Score
55/100
Physical Therapist · 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 F
3,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden B-
$38/yr
$75 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
15.0 hrs/yr
30 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
3,000 hours
Exam Requirement
NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$75
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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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 Physical Therapist in New Hampshire? ▼
In New Hampshire, the license path calls for 3000 education/training hours, a passing score on NPTE (National Physical Therapy Exam), and a $75 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Physical Therapist in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire licenses physical therapists who complete its requirements (3000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the New Hampshire licensing board.
Can I transfer my Physical Therapist license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for physical therapists nationally works like this: PT Licensure Compact: 30+ member states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into New Hampshire. Verify the specifics with the New Hampshire licensing board.
Does New Hampshire require a background check for Physical Therapist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for physical therapist licensing in New Hampshire. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physical Therapist in New Hampshire? ▼
To stay licensed as a physical therapist in New Hampshire, plan on 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $75.

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What to do with this physical therapist license

Physical Therapist in New Hampshire, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physical therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how New Hampshire's physical therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physical Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physical therapist 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.