Temporary Licenses
Requirements and How to Apply
About Temporary Licenses
The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification is authorized to issue a temporary professional license to all out-of-state health care professionals under RSA 310:6, 310:16, and Plc 305.
Who Can Apply?
- Out-of-state health care professionals with an active license in good standing,
- And performs specified medical or ancillary services as defined in RSA 310-A:1-a.
- If you have previously been issued a temporary license, you cannot renew or reapply for the same profession
- For example, if you received a temporary RN license, you will not be eligible for another temporary RN license.
- If you have previously been issued a temporary license, you cannot renew or reapply for the same profession
How Long is a Temporary License good for?
- 120 days,
- or until the board, council, or commission takes action on an application for full licensure, whichever happens first.
How to Apply:
- Apply Online Now (You can also use this link to check the status of your Application)
- Select “Create an Account”
- Use the option “A Temporary or Emergency License” for your Profession on the ‘New Application” page
- Complete and submit the Online Application
- Temporary License Application Fee: $25.00
NOTE: If you need to adjust an effective date after you have submitted your application, please submit your request in writing to oplclicensing11@oplc.nh.gov. We cannot accept a request over the phone, and it must be writing.
Eligible Health Professions:
- Acupuncture Licensing
- Alcohol & Drug Use Professionals
- Athletic Trainers
- Chiropractic Examiners
- Dental Examiners
- Dietitians
- Funeral Directors & Embalmers
- Genetic Counselors
- Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
- Medical Technicians
- Medicine
- Mental Health Practice
- Midwifery Council
- Naturopathic Examiners
- Nursing
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Occupational Therapists
- Ophthalmic Dispensers
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapists
- Podiatry
- Psychologists
- Recreational Therapy
- Respiratory Care Practitioners
- Speech Language Pathologists Hearing Care Providers
- Veterinary Medicine
Temporary Licenses Issued During NH State of Emergency:
Additional Information pertaining to Emergency Licenses issued during the COVID-19 State of Emergency can be found HERE
NOTE: Pursuant to Senate Bill SB277 (2021), all emergency licenses issued during the State of Emergency now have an expiration date of 06/03/2024. Licensees who would like to maintain their licenses and continue to practice in NH will need to renew their license within their professional Board upon expiration.
- All licenses issued manually during the State of Emergency remain active may be found on this document: Emergency Licenses Issued
- Licenses processed through our online portal may be verified in accordance with the process outlined here: How to Verify a License
Questions/OPLC Contact Information:
Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord NH, 03301
Email: OPLCLicensing11@oplc.nh.gov