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Licensed Professions & Regulated Activities

Many professions, activities and businesses are regulated by the state or local government. Occupations and businesses may be licensed, certified, registered, accredited, or inspected. Moreover, many professions are regulated by professional associations in addition to, or instead of, the state.

People who serve on state boards and commissions that license or otherwise certify those in a regulated profession or activity are generally nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Executive Council. Board appointees are practitioners, individuals with certain expertise, and interested consumers representing the general public.

Regulation of businesses and professions ranges from simple certification of credentials to strict policing of business and ethical practices. The powers of the boards and commissions vary. If you have a complaint about a business, activity or profession, you can contact the appropriate licensing or regulating board or commission to find out what it can do to help you get your complaint resolved. Sometimes the board or commission can provide extensive help, but sometimes it may have to refer you to another agency, small claims court, or advise you to contact a lawyer.

The following is a listing of the activities and professions regulated in some way by the state of New Hampshire.

These Professions Or Businesses Are Regulated …	By This Board Or Commission
Accountants, Certified Public	NH Board of Accountancy 78 Regional Drive Concord, NH 03301-8518 603-271-3286
Acupuncturist	Board of Acupuncture Licensing Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street, Brown Building Concord, NH 03301-3857 603-271-0277
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor	NH Board of Licensed Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professionals 105 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3861 603-271-6107
Ambulance Attendants	Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-4569
Amusement Park Rides	Tramway and Amusement Ride Safety NH Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305 603-223-4289
Animal Shelters	NH Department of Agriculture, Animal Industry 25 Capitol Street, 2nd floor Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3551
Architects	Joint Board of Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors and Natural Scientists 57 Regional Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2219 FAX: 603-271-6690
Asbestos Abatement Contractors and Inspectors	Division of Public Health Services 29 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-4609
Athletic Trainers	Athletic Professional Trainers Governing Board 2 Industrial Park Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-8389
Attorneys	NH Supreme Court 1 Noble Drive Concord, NH 03301-6160 603-271-2646
Auctioneers	NH Secretary of State 107 North Main Street, Room 204 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3242
Audiologists	NH Board of Hearing Care Providers 8 Fillmore Road Portsmouth, NH 03802-0418 603-433-7512
Bail Bondsmen	Bureau of Securities Regulation 25 Capitol Street, Room 204 Concord, NH 03301 1-800-994-4200 or 603-271-1463
Bakeries	Bureau of Food Protection Licensing and Regulation Services NH Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-4814
Banks, State-Chartered	NH Banking Department 64B Old Suncook Road Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3561 FAX: 603-271-0750
Barbers	Barbering, Cosmetology and Aesthetics Board 2 Industrial Park Drive Concord, NH 03301-8512 603-271-3608
Bars or Taverns	Liquor Commission 50 Storrs Street PO Box 503 Concord, NH 03302 603-271-3755
Bars or Taverns (Food)	See Bakeries
Beauticians	See Barbers
Bed and Breakfasts	See Bakeries
Beverage and Bottled Water Products	See Bakeries
Bingo Halls	NH Lottery Commission 14 Integra Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3391
Body Art Practitioners	Health Facilities Administration Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3021
Bricklayers	Division of Safety, NH Department of Labor 95 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3836 603-271-3176
Carnivals	See Amusement Park Rides
Caterers	See Bakeries
Certified Public Accountants	See Accountants
Child Care Providers and Teachers	Bureau of Child Care Licensing Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 603-271-4624 or toll free 1-800-852-3345
Child Care Facilities	See Child Care Providers
Chiropractors	Chiropractic Board of Examiners 29 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-4560
Contractors	NH Builders and Remodelers Association (Professional Trade Association) 119 Airport Road Concord, NH 03301 603-228-0351 FAX: 603-228-1877 E-mail: info@hbranh.com
Cordwood Sales	Bureau of Weights and Measures NH Department of Agriculture 25 Capital Street P.O. Box 2042 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3551 FAX: 603-271-1109
Cosmetologists	See Barbers
Dental Hygienists	Board of Dental Examiners 2 Industrial Park Drive Concord, NH 03301-8520 1-800-852-3345 (toll free) or 603-271-4561 FAX: 603-271-6702
Dentists	See Dental Hygienists
Detectives, Private	NH State Police, License and Permits Division 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03305 603-271-3575
Dieticians	Board of Licensed Dieticians 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-5127 or toll free 1-800-852-3345 ext 5127
Dog Trainers, Greyhound	Racing and Charitable Gaming Commission Carrigain Commons, Third Floor 244 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301-5041 603-271-2158
Driver Education Instructors	Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2485
Drug Abuse Counselors	See Alcohol Abuse Counselors
Electricians	Electricians Licensing Board Division of Fire Safety Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-223-4289
Electric Utility Companies	NH Public Utilities Commission 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 10 Concord, NH 03301 1-800-852-3793 (toll free) E-mail: puc@state.nh.us
Electrologists	Licensing and Regulative Services Office of Program Support Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-6527 603-271-5127
Embalmers	Board of Registration of Funeral Directors and Embalmers 29 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-4648
Emergency Medical Technicians	See Ambulance Attendants
Engineers	See Architects
Esthetician	See Barbers
Explosive Workers/Blasters	NH State Police, Permits and License Unit 33 Hazen Drive, Room 16 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3575
Finance Companies	See Banks, State-Chartered
Firefighters	NH Division of Fire Standards and Training NH Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2661
Fireworks Display Specialist	See Explosives Workers/Blasters
Food Scales	See Cordwood Sales
Food Service Establishments	See Bakeries
Foresters	See Architects
Funeral Directors	See Embalmers
Gas Stations/Pumps	See Cordwood Sales
Gas Utility Companies	See Electric Utility Companies
Geologist, Professional	See Architects
Grocery Stores	See Bakeries
Guards	See Detectives, Private
Guides, Hunting and Fishing	Fish and Game Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301-6500 603-3129
Hair Stylists	See Barbers
Hawkers	See Auctioneers
Hazardous Waste Management	Waste Management Division Department of Environmental Services 29 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03302-0095 603-271-2900 FAX: 603-271-2181
Health Facilities	Bureau of Health Facilities Administration Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3857 603-271-4592 FAX: 603-271-4968
Hearing Aid Dealers	See Audiologists
Home Food Manufacturers and Processors	See Bakeries
Insurance Adjusters	NH Insurance Department 21 South Fruit Street, Suite 14 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2261 FAX: 603-271-1406
Insurance Agents and Brokers	See Insurance Adjusters
Land Surveyors	See Architects
Lay Midwives	See Alcohol Abuse Counselors
Liquor Stores, Sellers	See Bars, Taverns
Lottery Ticket Sellers	See Bingo Halls
Manicurists	See Barbers
Marital Mediators	Family Mediator Certification Board 25 Capital Street, Room 424 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-6593
Marriage and Family Therapists	Mental Health Practice Board 117 Pleasant Street – Dolloff Building Concord, NH 03301 603-271-6762
Massage Practitioners	Office of Program Support NH Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-5127
Medical Examiners	See Chiropractors
Mental Health Counselors	See Marriage and Family Therapists
Midwives	NH Midwifery Council 585 Hopkinton Road Hopkinton, NH 03229 603-224-0049
Mobile Food Units	See Bakeries
Mortgage Companies	See Banks, State-Chartered
Naturopaths	See Massage Practitioners
Notaries Public	NH Secretary of State 107 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3242
Nurseries	NH Department of Agriculture PO Box 2042 Concord, NH 03302 603-271-3351 FAX: 603-271-1109
Nurses	Board of Nursing 21 South Fruit Street Concord, NH 03301-2431 603-271-2323 FAX: 603-271-6599
Nursing Assistants, Certified	See Nurses
Nursing Home Administrators	Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators 2 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 8 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-4728
Occupational Therapists	See Athletic Trainers
Occupational Therapist Assistants	See Athletic Trainers
Oil Burner Servicers and Installers	See Bricklayers
Ophthalmic Dispenser	Licensing and Regulative Services Department of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-5127
Opticians	Board of Registration in Optometry 2 Industrial Park Drive, Suite #8 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2428
Optometrists	See Opticians
Osteopaths (D.O.)	See Chiropractors
Paramedics	See Ambulance Attendants
Pastoral Counselors	See Marriage and Family Therapists
Pawnbrokers	See Auctioneers
Peddlers	See Auctioneers
Pesticide Dealers and Manufacturers	Division of Pesticide Control NH Department of Agriculture 25 Capital Street, 2nd floor Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3551
Pet Stores, Sales	See Animal Shelters
Pharmacists	Board of Pharmacy 57 Regional Drive Concord, NH 03301-8518 603-271-2350 FAX: 603-271-2856 E-mail: pharmacy.board@nh.gov
Physical Therapists	See Athletic Trainers
Physical Therapist Assistants	See Athletic Trainers
Physicians	See Chiropractors
Physician Assistants	See Chiropractors
Plant Dealers	See Nurseries
Plumbers	Plumbers Licensing Board Division of Fire Safety Department of Safety 33 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-223-4289 E-mail: info@plumbers.state.nh.us
Podiatrists	Board of Registration in Podiatry 2 Industrial Park Drive, Suite #8 Concord, NH 03301 603-271-1203
Private Investigators	See Detectives, Private
Psychologists	See Marriage and Family Therapists
Radiologists	See Chiropractors
Real Estate Appraisers	NH Real Estate Appraiser Board 25 Capitol Street, Room 426 Concord, NH 03301-6312 603-271-6186
Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons	Real Estate Commission 25 Capital Street, Room 434, Concord, NH 03301 603-271-2701 FAX: 603-271-1093
Respiratory Therapists	See Athletic Trainers
Restaurants	See Bakeries
Restaurants with Liquor Licenses	See Bars, Taverns
Retail Food Stores	See Bakeries
Scales, Food	See Cordwood Sales
School Cafeterias	See Bakeries
Securities Salespersons/Dealers	Bureau of Securities Regulation Department of State State House Annex, Suite 317A, 3rd Floor Concord, NH 03301 603-271-1463
Security Guards	See Detectives, Private
Shellfish Processors	See Bakeries
Social Workers	See Marriage and Family Therapists
Speech Pathologists	See Athletic Trainers
Stock Brokers	See Bail Bondsmen
Surgeons	See Chiropractors
Tattoo Practitioners	See Health Facilities
Teacher Certification	Bureau of Credentialing Department of Education 101 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3494 FAX: 603-271-1953
Telegraph Companies	See Electric Utility Companies
Telephone Companies	See Electric Utility Companies
Truck Scales	See Cordwood Sales
Veterinarians	Board of Veterinary Medicine 25 Capital Street/PO Box 2042 Concord, NH 03302 603-271-3706 FAX: 603-271-1109
Veterinary Hospitals	See Veterinarians
Water Pump Installers	Water Well Board Department of Environmental Services 29 Hazen Drive PO Box 95 Concord, NH 03302 603-271-3503 FAX: 603-271-2867
Water Treatment Plant Operators	Water Division Department of Environmental Services 29 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3503 FAX: 603-271-2867
Water Utility Companies	See Electric Utility Companies
Weights and Measures	See Cordwood Sales
Well Drillers	See Water Pump Installers
Workers' Compensation	NH Department of Labor 95 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301-3836 603-271-3176 or toll-free 1-800-272-4353
Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing	NH Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 78 Regional Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3471
Investment Brokers	See Bail Bondsmen
Itinerant Vendors	See Auctioneers
Justices of the Peace	NH Secretary of State 107 North Maine Street Concord, NH 03301 603-271-3242