New Hampshire Teacher Reciprocity
Gain the credentials you need

Reciprocity for Teachers in New Hampshire:

• Receiving a teaching certification in New Hampshire
• Complete the Initial New Hampshire Licensure Application Form.
• You must have either completed a regular or alternative certification program, or, you must have taught 3 of the last 7 years.
• You must have at least a Bachelor's Degree.
• If applicable, you must provide a photocopy of your valid out-of-state teacher certification (front and back).
• You must meet have documentation of meeting all basic academic skills standards of reading, writing, and mathematics.
• You must provide Original Transcripts plus verification of institutional recommendation or an original letter of teaching verification from your school system.
• You will need to submit a fee of $130 for the Initial New Hampshire Certification application processing. Pay by check or money order made payable to the "State of New Hampshire".


Send materials to this address:
New Hampshire Department of Education
Bureau of Credentialing
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3860



Or call for more information at (603) 271-2408

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