Contractor licenses in
New Hampshire
New Hampshire licenses some contractors and trades statewide. Cities and counties license others.
Search New Hampshire licenses (opens official site)
Official search run by NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Electricians' Board at oplc.nh.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses electrical, plumbing and gas fitting work.
Small jobs
Not confirmed We haven't found an official small-job exemption.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Electricians' Board
Electricians (journeyman and master)
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, Mechanical Licensing Board
Plumbers, fuel gas fitters, and hearth system installers
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.