New Hampshire general contractor license

No statewide general contractor license in New Hampshire

The State of New Hampshire does not issue a general contractor license. There is no state general contractor license to apply for or to look up. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))

• Get a certificate of insurance sent directly from the contractor's agent. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))

Check with your city or county

Local rules vary. Before you start work, or before you hire someone, ask the city or county building or licensing office where the job is:

• whether a local contractor license or registration is needed;
• which permits the job needs and who must pull them;
• what insurance or bond the local office requires.

Some related work may still need a state license, for example electrical or plumbing work. See the state guide below.

State rules that may still apply

General contractors don't need a state license. Certain specialty trades, such as electricians and plumbers, are regulated. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))

New Hampshire contractor license guide · How to check a contractor