50-State Financial Services Licensing Compliance Guide
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New Hampshire Finance Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide finance industry services in the United States. This guide contains information about professional finance licensing in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire Financial Services Company Licenses

New Hampshire Collection Agency License

Not required



Debt Collection Agency licensure is not required on the State level in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire does not currently issue licenses for collection agencies.

New Hampshire Debt Adjuster Branch License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Debt Adjuster License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Exempt Mortgage Company Registration

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 NMLS processing fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Money Transmitter License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500 license/registration fee + $25 registration fee per location + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Mortgage Banker Branch License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20 + $500 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Mortgage Banker License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Mortgage Broker Branch License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20 + $500 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Mortgage Broker License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Mortgage Servicer Branch License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$20 + $500 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Mortgage Servicer License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 + $500 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$500

Due:

  • Licenses expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees are recommeded to renew by November 1.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Retail Seller Branch License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $15 credit report fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Retail Seller License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Financial Requirements:

Licensees must maintain a positive net worth of $25,000 at all times

Bond Requirements:

$25,000 surety bond

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350 application fee + $15 credit report fee/individual

Required Attachments:
  • Financial Statements to include balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, statement of owner's equity, and relevant notes dated within 6 months of the application
  • Credit Reports for each direct owner (10% or more), executive, indirect owners (25% or more), and qualified individuals
  • Surety Bond
  • Business Plan
  • Certificate of Authorization or Certificate of Good Standing from the New Hampshire Secretary of State
  • State-Certified Formation Documents
  • Management Chart displaying all directors, officers, and managers identifying their title and relevant compliance reporting/internal audit structure
  • Organization Chart showing the percentage of ownerships (optional)
  • Form U-2 Consent to Service of Process
  • Affirmation Form
  • Statement of Prior Activity

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50 renewal fee + $100 annual processing fee

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.
Notes:

It is recommended to submit your renewal as early as possible. You are not allowed to continue business on January 1 if your renewal application has not been approved, even it was received by the deadline.

New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Branch License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Company License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$350

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Small Loan Lender Branch License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450 license/registration fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Small Loan Lender License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

Individual Licenses

New Hampshire Individual Financial Services Licenses

New Hampshire Exempt Mortgage Loan Originator Registration

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

New Hampshire Mortgage Loan Originator License

Agency:New Hampshire Banking Department

Initial Registration

Instructions:

Requirements Checklist

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$30 + $100 license/registration fee + $15 credit report fee + $36.25 background check fee

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

  • Annually by December 31.
  • Licenses issued in November or December remain valid through the next renewal period.

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Revised January 29, 2025
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