How to get a contractor license in New Hampshire
The short version: 1) Check locally 2) Verify insurance. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
How: There is no state general contractor license to look up. Ask your town about local rules and get a certificate of insurance. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official New Hampshire Insurance Department (consumer guidance) sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Check locally Ask your city or town about local permits and rules. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
- Verify insurance Get a certificate of insurance sent by the contractor's agent and confirm it with the insurer. (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| State general contractor license None exists. | N/A (source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
- Workers' comp: Required with one or more employees
- General liability: Not required by the state; a common recommendation is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
(source: NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
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- NHID: How to Verify If Your Contractor Has the Right Insurance (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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