New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a universal license recognition law. As a Arizona-licensed professional, your license is generally recognized in New Hampshire, subject to meeting basic eligibility requirements. This is the strongest form of license portability available. Universal recognition with substantially similar clause; good compact participation.

New Hampshire is a member of 5 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, Counseling Compact. You share 5 of these with Arizona: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, Counseling Compact.

Both Arizona and New Hampshire are members of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a multistate nursing license from Arizona, you can practice in New Hampshire without obtaining a separate license.

Teaching license portability from Arizona to New Hampshire: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with substantially similar requirements. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

New Hampshire supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Arizona can apply for licensure by comity, which is a streamlined process using your NCEES Record. This typically requires verifying your education, exam passage, and experience meet New Hampshire's requirements.

Universal recognition covers military spouses; expedited processing. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), updated December 2024, all states are now required to recognize valid professional licenses from other states for military personnel and their spouses.

Expanded compact memberships 2024.

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official New Hampshire licensing page at https://www.oplc.nh.gov/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.