In 2023, the legislature passed SB 149, establishing a requirement for nurse agencies seeking to do business in New Hampshire to register with the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. Nurse agencies are “any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity that employs, assigns or refers nurses or licensed nursing assistants to a health care facility on a per diem or temporary basis for a fee.” Who We Regulate: Nurse Agencies

The purpose of the New Hampshire Real Estate Appraiser Board is to bring New Hampshire into compliance with Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. The federal act's purpose is to protect federal financial and public policy interests in real estate related transactions by requiring that real estate appraisers used in connection with federally-related transactions are performed in writing, in accordance with uniform standards, by individuals whose competency has been demonstrated and whose professional conduct will be subject to effective supervision. However, any real estate appraisal service performed by an individual licensed or certified under this chapter shall be subject to the supervision of the board. Who We Regulate: Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Apprentice Appraisers Certified General Appraisers Certified Residential Appraisers Licensed Residential Appraisers

The Guardian ad Litem Board was established to oversee the credentialing, activities, and discipline of guardian’s ad litem in New Hampshire who are or have been certified by the Board. Who We Regulate: Certified Guardian ad Litems

The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) establishes standards of practice and promulgates rules to regulate electrologists. The Committee assists OPLC in conducting and determining performance on license competency examinations. Who We Regulate: Electrologists

The purpose of the Naturopathic Board of Examiners is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of the State. This Board was created to regulate the practice of naturopathic medicine, establish basic qualifications for licensure of Naturopathic Doctors, Naturopathic Childbirth specialty, and Acupuncture specialty. Who We Regulate: Naturopathic Doctors

The Advisory Board of Massage Therapists was created in the Department of Health & Human Services to regulate massage establishments and massage therapists and establish basic qualifications for licensure of massage therapists. The Board was recently transferred to the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification in the Division of Health Professions. Who We Regulate: Massage Therapists

The focus of this Board is regulating the practices of reflexology, structural integration, and Asian bodywork therapy to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people of this State. The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification is responsible for regulating each of these disciplines and is assisted by the Advisory Board of Reflexology, Structural Integration, and Asian Bodywork Therapy. Who We Regulate: Asian Bodywork Therapists Reflexologists Structural Integrators

Occupational Therapy Governing Board licenses those individuals performing Occupational Therapy in the State of New Hampshire. The Board regulates: - Occupational Therapist Assistants - Occupational Therapists

Board of Licensing for Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals regulates: - Certified Recovery Support Worker - Licensed Clinical Supervisor - Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Master Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor

The Board of Chiropractic Examiners regulates and licenses chiropractic professionals

Athletic Trainers Governing Board was established to create a pathway to license those individuals performing Athletic Training in the State of New Hampshire under the regulation of the Allied Health Professionals Governing Board. Who We Regulate: Athletic Trainers

The Board of Psychologists regulates and licenses the psychology profession in the State of New Hampshire. The Board's mission is protection of the public, as well as the licensing and regulation of the psychology profession. The board regulates: - Psychologist - School Psychologist (Doctoral) - School Psychologist (Specialist)

The Family Mediator Certification Board was established to develop and maintain the ethical, professional and educational standards for the Certification of Family Mediators in New Hampshire to safeguard the states citizens. The Board is responsible for investigating complaints and taking disciplinary action as authorized. Who We Regulate: Certified Family Mediators

The Real Estate Commission was established to develop and maintain the ethical, professional and educational standards for the licensure of Salespersons and Brokers in New Hampshire to safeguard the state's citizens by regulating the practice of real estate brokers and salespersons in order to ensure that they meet and maintain minimum standards which promote public understanding and confidence in the business of real estate brokerage. Who We Regulate: Associate Broker Managing Broker Principal Broker Real Estate Firm Real Estate Firm Branch Real Estate Trade Name Salesperson

The Advisory Board of Recreational Therapy is charged with administering and regulating the licensing process for the practice of Recreational Therapy.

The Board's mission is to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens who seek and use services of nursing care institution administrators. The primary purpose of the Board is to license nursing home administrators in accordance with rule and regulation. The Board also takes disciplinary action when necessary to ensure the maintenance of ethical and other professional standards. Who We Regulate: Nursing Home Administrators

The Board of Acupuncture Licensing issues licenses to qualified acupuncturists in New Hampshire and is responsible for the regulation of our licensees in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. They have a list of all the practitioners currently licensed in the state, information for new applicants, and information for Licensed Acupuncturists and Educators. Who We Regulate: Acupuncturists Acupuncturist Detoxification Specialists

The Board of Land Surveyors was established to regulate the licensing of land surveyors and the practice of land surveying in New Hampshire. To develop and maintain the ethical, professional and educational standards for the licensure of land surveyors. In order to safeguard property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of land surveying in this state is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. The Board is responsible for disciplinary actions for violations of these standards. Who We Regulate: Land Surveyor Land Surveyors COAs Surveyor in Training

The Board of Architects develops and maintains the ethical, professional and educational standards for the licensure of architects in New Hampshire to safeguard the state's citizens from construction or building hazards such as fire, structural failure, and unsanitary conditions. The board is responsible for disciplinary actions for violations of these standards. Who We Regulate: Architects Architect COA

The focus of the Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, and Esthetics is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the practices of Professional Barbers, Cosmetologists, Estheticians, Manicurists and Tanning. The Board licenses qualified individuals and businesses, establishes and enforces administrative rules and laws, and provides industry information to the public. Who We Regulate: Barbers Businesses Cosmetologists Estheticians Instructors Licensees Manicurists Master Barbers School Owners Shop Owners Tanning Facilities

Board grants initial licenses to qualified applicants, renews or reinstates licensed dietitians. The Board also investigates complaints against licensees and undertakes disciplinary proceedings and actions.

Who We Regulate: Certified Building Measurer and Lister Certified Assessor Assistant Certified Assessor Certified Assessor Supervisor

The Board licenses and regulates Physicians, both Allopathic and Osteopathic and Physician Assistants. Also provides license verifications. This does NOT inlclude podiatrists, chiropractors, optometrists and naturopaths are not physicians and are regulated by their own licensing boards.

The Advisory Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners is charged with administering and regulating the licensing process for the practice of Respiratory Care.

This certification is to guard the citizens of New Hampshire and the professions from unqualified practitioners of soil science and wetland science, and to foster intelligent application of the knowledge of soil properties and wetland characteristics in planning and implementing land use decisions consistent with New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services rules or standards adopted by the Board. Who We Regulate: Certified Soil Scientist Certified Wetland Scientist Soil Scientist Apprentice Wetland Scientist Apprentice