Professional Engineer (PE) / New Hampshire
2026 data New Hampshire board official source

New Hampshire Professional Engineer (PE) License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

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

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Provides engineering services to the public. Requires FE + PE exams.

What the New Hampshire data shows for Professional Engineer (PE)s

New Hampshire's path to professional engineer (pe) licensure runs through board-approved instruction, 4 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam 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 "Bachelors Degree in Engineering".

Budget $75 to get started, plus $75 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 30 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, professional engineer (pe)s should know: NCEES model law: recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
44/100
Professional Engineer (PE) · 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 N/A
N/A
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 F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Not specified
Exam Requirement
FE Exam then PE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$75
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
30 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Not Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 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 Professional Engineer (PE) in New Hampshire? ▼
In New Hampshire, the license path calls for, a passing score on FE Exam then PE Exam, and a $75 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in New Hampshire? ▼
To become a licensed professional engineer (pe) in New Hampshire, you must meet the state's requirements and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the New Hampshire licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Professional Engineer (PE) license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for professional engineer (pe)s nationally works like this: NCEES model law: recognized in most 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 Professional Engineer (PE) licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to professional engineer (pe) licensing in New Hampshire at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.
What are the continuing education requirements for Professional Engineer (PE) in New Hampshire? ▼
Licensed professional engineer (pe)s in New Hampshire must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $75.

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Professional Engineer (PE) in New Hampshire, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a professional engineer (pe)-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.