New Hampshire Teacher Certification Renewal
New Hampshire teacher certification renewal happens every three years through the Educator Information System (EIS). Teachers employed under a school’s Professional Development Master Plan renew with a superintendent recommendation. Teachers who aren’t covered by a PDMP must submit 75 continuing education hours on their own and pay the state renewal fee before the certificate expires.
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Learn how to renew a Professional Educator Certification or reinstate a Professional Educator Certification in New Hampshire. This page covers renewal and reinstatement for teachers already certified in the state. If you’re moving to New Hampshire from another state, see New Hampshire teacher reciprocity instead.
Teaching Certification Renewal
Certified teachers in New Hampshire who are currently employed in a New Hampshire school system may renew their teaching credentials online via the Educator Information System (EIS). Renewal payments may be made online, and superintendent recommendations for teacher renewal are also to be submitted online. The superintendent’s recommendation verifies that you have completed adequate professional development during the term of your certificate for renewal. Contact the Professional Development Committee in your school district for information on the renewal process.
If you are not employed in a New Hampshire school system and wish to renew your teaching certificate, you must submit proof of 75 continuing education hours during the past three years of the validity of your certificate. This must include 30 hours for each area of endorsement and 45 hours relating to educator competency. Examples of acceptable continuing education types can be found here. Renew your teaching credential using the appropriate form.
Reinstatement of Certification
If your New Hampshire teaching certificate has expired, you must show proof of 75 continuing education hours (as above) taken within the past three years. You will be responsible for renewal late fees as applicable. If your credential expired more than eight years ago, you must start over with New Hampshire’s initial teaching certification process and apply for certification again using a paper form, since the department no longer retains prior paper records for renewal purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do New Hampshire teachers need to renew their certification?
New Hampshire teacher certification renewal follows a three-year cycle. Teachers employed under a school’s Professional Development Master Plan have their renewal coordinated through the school, while independent filers submit their own 75 continuing education hours directly through the EIS. Keeping your license active also keeps you eligible for salary step advancement. See New Hampshire teaching salaries and benefits for how renewal ties into pay.
What happens if I miss my renewal deadline?
A lapsed certificate moves into reinstatement, which still requires the same 75 continuing education hours from the prior three years, plus any applicable late fees. If your certificate has expired for more than eight years, the department no longer retains your prior paper records, so you’ll need to apply for certification again from the beginning.
Do all 75 continuing education hours need to be in my subject area?
No. Of the 75 total hours, 30 must relate directly to each area of endorsement on your certificate, and 45 must relate to general educator competency. Both categories count toward the same three-year renewal cycle.
Who submits my renewal if I’m not currently teaching in New Hampshire?
If you aren’t employed in a New Hampshire school system, you’re responsible for submitting your own proof of continuing education and any required renewal payment. There’s no superintendent’s recommendation to rely on, so plan to file directly through the EIS or any paper well before your certificate’s expiration date.
- Three-year cycle. New Hampshire teaching certificates must be renewed every three years through the EIS.
- 75 continuing education hours required. 30 hours per endorsement area and 45 hours in educator competency for teachers renewing independently.
- Reinstatement has a deadline. Certificates that have expired for more than eight years require starting the certification process over from scratch.
Select your state below to find continuing education options, application links, and licensing requirements for your jurisdiction.
