Psychologist / New Hampshire
2026 data New Hampshire board official source

New Hampshire Psychologist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Diagnoses and treats mental and behavioral disorders. Requires doctoral degree.

What the New Hampshire data shows for Psychologists

New Hampshire's path to psychologist licensure runs through 5,000 hours of approved instruction, 2 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology), 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 "Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)".

Upfront cost is $100, with renewal running $100 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 40 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For psychologists, the reciprocity picture is: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
29/100
Psychologist · 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
5,000 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
20.0 hrs/yr
40 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)
5,000 hours
Exam Requirement
EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
$100
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
40 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 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 Psychologist in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire requires 5000 education/training hours, passing an exam (EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)), and an initial fee of $100. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Psychologist in New Hampshire? ▼
To become a licensed psychologist in New Hampshire, you must meet the state's requirements including 5000 hours of education and 2 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 Psychologist license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Psychologist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The New Hampshire licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does New Hampshire require a background check for Psychologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the psychologist licensing process in New Hampshire. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Psychologist in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire ties continued psychologist licensure to 40 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $100 renewal fee.

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What to do with this psychologist license

Psychologist in New Hampshire, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a psychologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how New Hampshire's psychologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Psychologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state psychologist 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.

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