Physician Assistant / New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Physician Assistant License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Practices medicine under physician supervision. Requires PANCE exam and masters degree.

What the New Hampshire data shows for Physician Assistants

New Hampshire's path to physician assistant licensure runs through 3,000 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying 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 "Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)".

Upfront cost is $100, with renewal running $100 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 100-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For physician assistants, the reciprocity picture is: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
41/100
Physician 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 F
3,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$50/yr
$100 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
50.0 hrs/yr
100 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Masters Degree (MPAS or MMS)
3,000 hours
Exam Requirement
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
$100
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
100 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Physician Assistant 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 Physician Assistant in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire requires 3000 education/training hours, passing an exam (PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)), and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Physician Assistant in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire licenses physician assistants 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 Physician Assistant license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for physician assistants nationally works like this: PA Licensure Compact: adoption underway in many 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 Physician Assistant licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for physician assistant licensing in New Hampshire. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Physician Assistant in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire ties continued physician assistant licensure to 100 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $100 renewal fee.

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What to do with this physician assistant license

Physician Assistant in New Hampshire, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a physician assistant-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how New Hampshire's physician assistant requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Physician Assistant in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state physician assistant 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.