New Hampshire Real Estate Salesperson Exam Exam Guide
At a glance
- Questions
- 120
- Time limit
- 4h
- Passing score
- National 56 of 80; state 28 of 40
- Governing body
- New Hampshire Real Estate Commission
The New Hampshire Real Estate Salesperson Exam is the licensing test required to practice as a real estate salesperson in New Hampshire, administered by the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission within the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Candidates take it after completing state-mandated pre-licensing education, and it is delivered on behalf of the Commission by testing vendor PSI Services LLC.
Overview
The exam is built from a state-published content outline covering national real estate principles alongside New Hampshire-specific law. Reported topic weights for the salesperson exam include:
- Contracts — 19% of the exam
- Agency — 13% of the exam
- Practice of Real Estate — 12% of the exam
- Property Ownership — 10% of the exam
- Financing — 10% of the exam
- Regulation of Licensee Conduct — 11 items on the state portion
- Regulation of Agency Conduct — 11 items on the state portion
- New Hampshire Principles and Practice — 10 items on the state portion
Additional topic areas appear on the official candidate handbook; check that document by name for the full outline. A small number of unscored experimental questions, typically 5 to 10, may also be mixed into the exam.
Exam format
The exam is split into two portions that must both be passed: an 80-item National portion with a 150-minute time limit and a passing score of 56 points, and a 40-item State portion with a 90-minute time limit and a passing score of 28 points. Taken together as a combined sitting, that is 120 items over 240 minutes with a combined passing score of 84 points. Candidates generally have a 6-month window from their original exam date to pass both portions, and after 8 total attempts must complete an accredited pre-licensing course again before retesting.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the New Hampshire salesperson exam and how is it split?
The exam has an 80-item National portion (150 minutes) and a 40-item State portion (90 minutes), totaling 120 items across a 240-minute combined sitting.
What is the passing score for the New Hampshire salesperson exam?
Candidates must score at least 56 of 80 on the National portion and 28 of 40 on the State portion, equal to 84 of 120 on a combined sitting; both portions must be passed.
Who administers the New Hampshire salesperson exam?
The New Hampshire Real Estate Commission, part of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, has contracted with PSI Services LLC to deliver the examination.
What pre-licensing education is required before taking the exam?
Applicants must complete 40 hours of approved pre-licensing study, including a minimum of 32 hours of classroom attendance with no more than 8 hours by distance education, and must sit the exam within 6 months of starting that course.
How many times can I retake the exam, and is there a time limit to pass?
Candidates who fail a portion generally have a 6-month window from their original exam date to pass both portions, and after 8 examination attempts must complete an accredited pre-licensing course again.
What are the eligibility requirements to sit for the exam?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and submit signed affidavits from three character references as required by state law, in addition to completing the pre-licensing education.
Sources
- 1.New Hampshire Real Estate Commission License Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI Services LLC) — New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 2.RSA 331-A:10 Qualifications for Licensure (NH General Court) — New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 3.Real Estate Commission Initial Application Checklist (OPLC, Rev. 02/2026) — New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification) (accessed Aug 11, 2026)
- 4.Real Estate Regulatory Agencies Directory — ARELLO
- 5.Real Estate Licensing Practice Tests — Pearson VUE
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- New Hampshire Real Estate Commission License Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (PSI Services LLC)New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)oplc.nh.gov
- Real Estate Commission Initial Application Checklist (OPLC, Rev. 02/2026)New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)oplc.nh.gov
- RSA 331-A:10 Qualifications for Licensure (NH General Court)New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)gc.nh.gov
- NH Real Estate Commission (OPLC board page)New Hampshire Real Estate Commission (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)oplc.nh.gov
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