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New Hampshire Engineering Industry Licensing

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Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in New Hampshire.

This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in New Hampshire for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.

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New Hampshire Engineering Company Licenses

New Hampshire Certificate of Authorization (Engineering)

Agency:New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers
Law:

NH R.S. § 310-A:20

Eligible Entity Types:
  • Business Corporations
  • Professional Corporations
  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Professional Limited Liability Companies
  • Limited Partnerships
  • Limited Liability Partnerships
Ownership Requirements:

Business Corporations:

  • At least one of the officers must be an engineer licensed in New Hampshire.

Professional Corporations:

  • At least 1/2 of the directors and all of the officers, excluding the secretary and treasurer, must be New Hampshire licensed engineers or otherwise qualified entities.

Limited Liability Companies:

  • At least one of the members must be an engineer licensed in New Hampshire.

Professional Limited Liability Companies:

  • All members and managers must be New Hampshire licensed engineers or otherwise qualified entities.

Partnerships:

  • At least one of the partners must be an engineer licensed in New Hampshire.
Fact Checked:5/28/20

Initial Registration

This section applies to engineering firms that are applying for a license in New Hampshire for the first time. If you already have a license and are looking to renew it, please see the renewal section.

Form:

Certificate of Authorization to Practice Engineering

Agency Fee:

$100

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required
Before you Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  • Identify a New Hampshire licensed engineer, who is a full-time employee, to be in responsible charge of the firm's engineering activities.
  • Ensure that your business entity will meet ownership requirements.

Foreign Applicants:

  • Identify a New Hampshire licensed engineer, who is a full-time employee, to be in responsible charge of the firm's engineering activities.
  • Ensure that your New Hampshire entity will meet ownership requirements.
  • Obtain a certificate of good standing from your business entity's home state (to be filed during the foreign qualification process). The certificate cannot be more than 60 days old when filing foreign qualification documents.
How to Apply:

Domestic Applicants:

  1. File a Certificate of Authorization to Practice Engineering application with the Board of Professional Engineers.
  2. File entity formation documents with the New Hampshire Secretary of State - Corporations Division.

Foreign Applicants:

  1. File a Certificate of Authorization to Practice Engineering application with the Board of Professional Engineers.
  2. File foreign qualification documents with the New Hampshire Secretary of State - Corporations Division.
Required Attachments:

Foreign Qualification - YES, if transacting business in the state.
Certificate of Good Standing: A certificate of good standing from your business entity's home state is required
Ownership/Entity:

  • The names and addresses of your corporate officers or partners are required.
  • The name of the person legally authorized to sign documents on behalf of the firm is required.

Qualified Party:

  • Person(s) responsible for engineering activities and decisions.
  • Only one Engineer is required (working at least 37.5 hours per week).
Fact Checked:5/28/20

Registration Renewal

This section applies to engineering firms that are already licensed in New Hampshire and need to renew their license.

Form:

Certificate of Authorization to Practice Engineering (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required
Required Attachments:
  • List of officers, managers, or partners of the firm including addresses
  • List of licensees in responsible charge of the firm's professional services
Fact Checked:4/15/20

Amendment

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

ASAP - no specific time frame - must be updated for renewal.

Notes:

Notify the board in writing with any changes.

Fact Checked:11/5/19

New Hampshire Certificate of Authorization (Land Surveying)

Agency:New Hampshire Board of Land Surveyors
Eligible Entity Types:

New Hampshire allows surveying firms to practice under most entity types, including corporations, professional corporations, LLCs, and professional LLCs

Fact Checked:11/5/19

Initial Registration

Form:

Certificate of Authorization to Practice Land Surveying

Agency Fee:

$75 for corporations and partnerships, $50 for sole-proprietorships

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required
How to Apply:
  1. Board of Surveyors: Certificate of Authorization
  2. Secretary of State: Foreign entity registration
Fact Checked:11/5/19

Registration Renewal

Form:

Certificate of Authorization to Practice Land Surveying (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$75 for corporations and partnerships, $50 for sole-proprietorships

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarize:Not required
Fact Checked:11/5/19

New Hampshire Geology Firm License

Not required



Geoscience Firm licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire.

More information: New Hampshire Board of Professional Geologists

Individual Licenses

New Hampshire Individual Engineering Licenses

New Hampshire Geologist-in-Training Certification

Agency:New Hampshire Board of Professional Geologists
Fact Checked:8/20/19

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Certification as a Geologist in Training

Agency Fee:

$300

Fact Checked:5/17/19

Renewal Not Required

Not required



New Hampshire Professional Engineer License

Agency:New Hampshire Board of Professional Engineers
Allow Digital Signatures?Yes
Digital Signature Guidelines:

There are no provisions for electronic signing, but the use of electronic signatures is not precluded.

Allow Digital Sealing?Yes
Digital Sealing Guidelines:

The board allows the use of digital seals.

Fact Checked:5/13/21

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Fact Checked:5/20/21

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Biennially by the last day of the licensee's month of birth.

Fact Checked:5/20/21

New Hampshire Professional Geologist License

Agency:New Hampshire Board of Professional Geologists
Allow Digital Signatures?No
Digital Signature Guidelines:

New Hampshire does not have provisions for the use of electronic signatures.

Allow Digital Sealing?No
Digital Sealing Guidelines:

New Hampshire does not have provisions for the use of digital seals.

Fact Checked:5/24/21

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Licensure as a Professional Geologist

Agency Fee:

$225

Fact Checked:5/22/21

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month.

Fact Checked:5/22/21

New Hampshire Professional Land Surveyor License

Agency:New Hampshire Board of Land Surveyors
Fact Checked:6/4/19

Initial Registration

Form:

Licensure or Examination as a Land Surveyor

Agency Fee:

$120

Fact Checked:6/3/19

Registration Renewal

Form:

NH Land Surveyor Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Biennially by the end of the licensee's month of birth.

Fact Checked:6/3/19

New Hampshire Surveyor-in-Training Certification

Agency:New Hampshire Board of Land Surveyors
Fact Checked:6/4/19

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Fact Checked:6/3/19

Renewal Not Required

Not required



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Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.

EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.

EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.

FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.

PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.

Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.

Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.

National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.

Revised May 24, 2021. Complete data last reviewed June 04, 2019.
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