State guide · New Hampshire · Licensing
New Hampshire licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for New Hampshire.
Medical board
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
100 per 2 yrs
Renewal cycle
2 years
Separate CS registration
Yes
The information on this page is provided for general reference only and may not reflect recent regulatory or legislative changes. State licensing requirements, fees, and timelines change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the relevant state agency or a qualified legal or compliance professional before making practice decisions. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
State medical license
New Hampshire physicians apply to the NH Board of Medicine through the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). New Hampshire is an IMLC member.
NH requires medical school graduation, postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through NH OPLC online portal
- •IMLC pathway available
- •Minimum 2 years postgraduate training
- •Initial license fee approximately $300 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
New Hampshire requires a separate NH Controlled Drug Prescriber registration. Verify current process.
Issuing agency: New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Processing timeline: Verify
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services — Medicaid
New Hampshire Medicaid enrollment is administered through NH Medicaid Provider Enrollment via the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS).
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through NH Medicaid Provider Enrollment
- •NH Medicaid Care Management MCO credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
New Hampshire permits telehealth. NH license required to treat NH-located patients.
- •NH license required to treat NH-located patients
CME requirements
New Hampshire requires 100 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 100 per 2-year cycle
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a medical license in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire medical license applications typically take 60–90 days.
Is New Hampshire a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)?
Yes. New Hampshire is an IMLC member state, which can speed up licensure for physicians who qualify for the compact process.
How many CME hours are required to renew a medical license in New Hampshire?
Physicians in New Hampshire must complete 100 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Does New Hampshire require a separate controlled-substance registration?
Yes. In addition to a DEA registration, New Hampshire requires a separate state-level controlled-substance registration through New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.
Official resources
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