New Hampshire Standard Educator Certificate Renewal Requirements
Verified March 23, 2026Official source
Everything you need to renew your Standard Educator Certificate in New Hampshire: required hours, accepted PD types, fees, and approved providers.
Requirements at a Glance
75
PD hours required
3
years per cycle
$100
Renewal fee
Free
Late fee
Accepted PD Activity Types
- Continuing education units (CEUs) from approved providers (1 CEU = 1 clock hour)
- University or college semester credit hours (1 semester credit = 15 CEUs)
- District-sponsored professional development aligned with endorsement area
- National Board Certification activities
- Employer-coordinated renewal through district Professional Development Master Plan (PDMP)
Special Rules & Notes
Important notes for this license
- 75 CEUs required per 3-year renewal cycle
- 30 CEUs must be in the teacher's endorsement area; 45 CEUs in general educator competencies
- 1 CEU = 1 clock hour; 1 semester credit = 15 CEUs
- License expires June 30 of the third year from issuance
- Two renewal pathways: Employer-Coordinated (district recommends renewal) or Direct (submitted to NHDOE)
- Employer-Coordinated pathway: superintendent recommends renewal based on district PDMP
- Direct pathway: for educators in non-public or charter schools without a PDMP, or unemployed
- Renewal submitted online through the myNHDOE portal or Educator Information System (EIS)
Approved PD Providers
Sorted by price per hour — cheapest first. Est. total based on 75 hours needed.
No approved providers on file for this state yet. Check back soon, or visit the official DOE site for a full list.
How to Submit Your Hours
Once you've completed your 75 hours, submit your renewal application through the New HampshireDepartment of Education's official online portal. Have your PD certificates ready to upload.
Go to New Hampshire Renewal Portal