New Hampshire Diagnostic Medical Sonographer License Renewal (2026)
Editorial Note: This page is editorially reviewed by a practicing ARDMS-credentialed sonographer as part of AlliedLicenseGuide.com’s allied health licensing database. The author holds active ARDMS credentials and reviews DMS licensing content with direct professional expertise. Primary source: N.H. Admin. Code Plc 308.13 — Renewal Licenses.
New Hampshire Diagnostic Medical Sonographer License Renewal (2026)
How Do You Renew a New Hampshire Sonographer License?
New Hampshire sonographer licenses must be renewed every two years through the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). To renew, licensees must maintain active ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI certification and submit a renewal application with the required fee. New Hampshire does not impose a separate state-specific continuing education hour requirement for sonographers.
Who This Guide Is For
- Currently licensed New Hampshire sonographers approaching their two-year renewal date
- Sonographers whose New Hampshire license has expired and need to understand reinstatement options
- Travel sonographers maintaining an active New Hampshire license between assignments
At a Glance: New Hampshire Sonographer License Renewal
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Renewal fee | $170.00 (OPLC’s current fee page lists $170.00; the codified rule, Plc 1002.26, lists $155.00 as of its last amendment. Verify the current amount directly with OPLC.) |
| Expiration rule | License expires 2 years from date of issuance or last renewal |
| Renewal notice | Emailed twice prior to expiration; expired notice emailed 30 days after expiration |
| CE hours required | No separate state-set number — licensee must maintain current ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI certification, including whatever CE that body requires |
| Renewal method | Online via OPLC application portal (paper renewal application available by mail) |
| Expired beyond 1 year? | License becomes Lapsed and cannot be reinstated — a new initial application is required |
| Renewal contact | OPLC, 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 · 603-271-2152 · CustomerSupport@oplc.nh.gov |
How New Hampshire Sonographer Renewal Works
New Hampshire sonographer licenses run on a two-year cycle. Renewal notifications are emailed twice before the expiration date, with a final expired notice sent 30 days after the license lapses past its expiration date if no renewal has been filed. A timely-filed renewal application generally allows the license to remain valid while OPLC completes final review, preventing an interruption in licensure during processing. Unlike many states, New Hampshire does not set its own continuing education hour requirement for sonographers — renewal instead depends on the sonographer maintaining current, active certification with ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI, including whatever continuing education that certifying body requires to keep the credential active. In practice, this means a sonographer’s national CE obligations and New Hampshire renewal obligations are tightly linked: let your national certification lapse, and your state license eligibility is affected too.
What Happens If Your License Expires
New Hampshire distinguishes between an Expired license and a Lapsed license, and the difference matters significantly. A license that has passed its expiration date but is within one year of that date is classified as Expired — the sonographer can still restore it by filing a reinstatement application, which is treated the same as a renewal application but carries the $170.00 reinstatement fee and may require documentation showing that national certification remains current and that all renewal requirements have been satisfied. A license expired for more than one year becomes Lapsed, and lapsed licenses cannot be reinstated under any circumstances — the individual must start over and file a brand-new initial license application, including the original background check and course-of-study documentation.
How to Renew
- Watch for renewal notifications. OPLC emails renewal notices twice before your expiration date to the email address on file with your online account.
- Confirm your national certification is current. Your ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI certification must remain active, including any CE required by that body.
- Submit your renewal online. Use your registration code (included with your renewal notification) to renew through the OPLC portal, or submit a paper Universal Application for License Renewal by mail.
- Pay the renewal fee. The renewal fee is $170.00.
- If your license has expired, act before the one-year mark. File a reinstatement application and pay the $170.00 reinstatement fee before your license converts from Expired to Lapsed status.
Practical Notes
Editorial note: One of the most important steps in maintaining New Hampshire licensure is keeping your ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI certification active, since continued certification is required for renewal eligibility. If your license has already expired, don’t wait: the one-year window to reinstate rather than reapply from scratch goes by faster than it sounds, especially for travel sonographers juggling multiple state credentials.
Relevant Statutes
- N.H. Admin. Code Plc 308.13 — Renewal Licenses
- N.H. Admin. Code Plc 1308.02 — Licensee Obligation to Maintain Certification and Registration; Continuing Education
Related Pages
- New Hampshire Initial Sonographer Licensing Guide
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Licensing Hub — All States
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need to renew my New Hampshire sonographer license?
Every two years from the date of issuance or last renewal, per N.H. Admin. Code Plc 308.13.
Does New Hampshire require a specific number of continuing education hours to renew?
No. New Hampshire does not establish its own continuing education hour requirement for sonographers. Instead, licensees must maintain active ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI certification, including any continuing education required by that organization (Plc 1308.02).
What happens if I miss my New Hampshire renewal deadline?
You may not legally practice with an expired license. If your license has been expired for less than one year, you can still reinstate it by filing a reinstatement application and paying the $170.00 reinstatement fee. If it has been expired for more than one year, the license becomes Lapsed and cannot be reinstated — you must apply as a new initial applicant.
What is the renewal fee for a New Hampshire sonographer license?
OPLC’s current fee schedule lists $170.00, the same amount as the initial application and reinstatement fees. Note that the codified administrative rule, Plc 1002.26, lists $155.00 as of its last amendment — applicants should verify the current amount directly with OPLC before renewing.
How will I know when my New Hampshire license is due for renewal?
OPLC emails renewal notifications twice before your expiration date, and an additional expired notice 30 days after expiration if no renewal has been filed, using the email address associated with your online OPLC account.
Can I renew my New Hampshire sonographer license by mail instead of online?
Yes. A paper Universal Application for License Renewal is available and can be mailed to OPLC at 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301, along with the renewal fee.
Disclaimer: This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Licensing requirements, fees, and procedures are subject to change. Always verify current requirements directly with the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification before submitting a renewal or reinstatement application.
Change Log:
2026-06-20 — Page created. Verified against N.H. Admin. Code Plc 308, Plc 309, and Plc 1308/1309 series via direct fetch, plus user-confirmed OPLC fee and FAQ page content. Late-fee terminology, exact renewal payment methods, and a formally-named “grace period” were not identified in sources reviewed as of this date — the Expired-vs-Lapsed one-year distinction is used instead, as directly confirmed in regulation and OPLC license status definitions.
2026-06-20 — ChatGPT editorial review applied: disclosed $155 (Plc 1002.26 codified rule) vs $170 (live OPLC fee page) fee discrepancy rather than presenting either figure as uncontested; added featured-snippet H2 answering “How Do You Renew a New Hampshire Sonographer License?”; added pending-renewal-validity explanation (timely-filed renewal continues license validity during OPLC review); softened reinstatement language from “continuing competence” to documentation-based phrasing for regulatory defensibility; clarified that practicing on an expired license is not legally permitted; rewrote Practical Notes for less absolute phrasing. Removed reviewer’s personal name from public-facing Practical Notes per standing site rule (anonymized “Editorial note:” attribution only).