New Hampshire Childcare Licensing
New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Fees (2026)
New Hampshire childcare licensing carries an application fee at first licensure and, in most cases, a recurring fee at renewal. New Hampshire's child care licensing rules establish no application or permit fee: the application/permit process in He-C 4002.02 sets no dollar amount and RSA 170-E contains no child-day-care licensing-fee section, so no application fee is stated in the rule (He-C 4002.02; RSA 170-E).
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New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamNew Hampshire Licensing Fees: The Specifics
New Hampshire's child care licensing rules establish no application or permit fee: the application/permit process in He-C 4002.02 sets no dollar amount and RSA 170-E contains no child-day-care licensing-fee section, so no application fee is stated in the rule (He-C 4002.02
He-C 4002.02
No license renewal fee is set in New Hampshire's rules
He-C 4002.02
on renewal the department issues a 3-year license with no stated cost, and renewal applications are due no less than 3 months prior to the expiration date of the current license (He-C 4002.02).
He-C 4002.02
New Hampshire Licensing Fees at a Glance
| Application fee | New Hampshire's child care licensing rules establish no application or permit fee: the application/permit process in He-C 4002.02 sets no dollar amount and RSA 170-E contains no child-day-care licensing-fee section, so no application fee is stated in the rule (He-C 4002.02; RSA 170-E). |
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| Renewal fee | No license renewal fee is set in New Hampshire's rules; on renewal the department issues a 3-year license with no stated cost, and renewal applications are due no less than 3 months prior to the expiration date of the current license (He-C 4002.02). |
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New Hampshire Licensing Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a New Hampshire childcare license cost?
New Hampshire's child care licensing rules establish no application or permit fee: the application/permit process in He-C 4002.02 sets no dollar amount and RSA 170-E contains no child-day-care licensing-fee section, so no application fee is stated in the rule (He-C 4002.02; RSA 170-E).
What is the New Hampshire childcare license renewal fee?
No license renewal fee is set in New Hampshire's rules; on renewal the department issues a 3-year license with no stated cost, and renewal applications are due no less than 3 months prior to the expiration date of the current license (He-C 4002.02).
Are New Hampshire licensing fees refundable?
In most states, licensing application fees are non-refundable even if the application is denied or withdrawn. Confirm the refund policy with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) before paying.
New Hampshire childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published New Hampshire administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU) before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.