# Psychologist Licensure Requirements in New Hampshire

**Author:** Psych Degree Starter Editorial Team
**Published:** January 22, 2026
**Updated:** January 22, 2026

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Psychologist licensure in New Hampshire requires doctoral-level education, supervised experience, and successful examination. Separate credentials exist for school psychologists. 
  
 ## **Primary Licensing Authority**  
  
 The [New Hampshire Board of Psychologists] (https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-psychologists) , under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), is responsible for psychologist licensure in New Hampshire. 
  
 ## **Licensed Psychologist Requirements**  
  
 ### **Education Requirements**  
    
- A doctoral degree in psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program, or an equivalent program approved by the Board, is required.
    
- Programs not accredited must meet board-defined equivalency standards in psychology foundations and practice.
    
- Continuing education of 20 hours every two years is required for license renewal.
    
 ### **Supervised Experience Requirements**  
    
- Applicants must complete approximately 3,000 hours (two years) of supervised professional experience.
  
-- This includes roughly 1,500 hours of pre-doctoral internship experience and 1,500 hours of post-doctoral supervised practice.
      
 ### **Examination Requirements**  
    
- Applicants must pass the national Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP).
    
- Applicants must also pass a New Hampshire jurisprudence examination covering state laws and ethical standards.
    
 ## **Other Psychology Licenses in New Hampshire**  
  
 ### **School Psychologist**  
  
 Certification for school psychologists is managed separately by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHDOE), [Bureau of Credentialing] (https://www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/division-of-educator-support-and-higher-education/bureau-of-credentialing) . 
  
 #### **Credentialing Requirements**  
    
- Must hold at least a specialist-level or doctoral degree in school psychology from a regionally accredited institution and a NASP-approved or equivalent program.
    
- A supervised internship of at least 1,200 hours is required, with at least 600 hours in a school setting.
    
- Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Praxis School Psychologist (5403) exam.
    
- Individuals holding the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential may qualify for direct certification if all NHDOE standards are met.
    
 #### **Scope of Practice**  
    
- Certified school psychologists are authorized to provide psychological and educational services within prekindergarten through grade 12 school settings.
    
- Practice outside educational contexts requires separate licensure by the Board of Psychologists.    
 ## **Scope of Practice Considerations**  
    
- Psychologists licensed by the Board may engage in independent practice across the full scope of psychology, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation.
    
- School psychologists are limited to practice within educational settings unless separately licensed by the Board.
    
 ## **PSYPACT Status in New Hampshire**  
  
 New Hampshire is a **participating PSYPACT state** . [PSYPACT] (https://psypact.gov/)  is an interstate compact that allows licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and conduct temporary in-person psychological services across state lines among participating states. 
  
 ## **Key Takeaways**  
    
- New Hampshire psychologist licensure requires a doctoral degree, 3,000 hours of supervised experience, and passage of the EPPP and state jurisprudence exam.
    
- Continuing education of 20 hours every two years is required for license renewal.
    
- School psychologist credentials are administered separately for practice in educational or supervised settings.
    
- New Hampshire participates in PSYPACT, permitting eligible psychologists to practice across state lines under the Compact.
    
- The New Hampshire Board of Psychologists and the Department of Education are the authorities for psychologist and school psychologist credentialing. Consult these agencies for current requirements.    
 **Important Note:**  Licensure requirements can change over time and may vary based on individual circumstances. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and current information, prospective psychologists should always consult the appropriate state licensing board and education agency for the most up-to-date licensure and certification requirements.