Licensing for Emergency Medical Services

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New License Applications

In order to submit your application for a new emergency medical services provider license, please follow the steps enumerated below:

  1. Fingerprinting (must be completed first)
    Ink-based or electronic (aka “Live Scan”) fingerprinting are both acceptable. Fingerprinting services can often be provided by your local police department and is also available at the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit in Concord (Call for appointment (603) 223-3867). Physical documentation, whether inked cards or electronic Live Scan receipt (see example here), must be included with all required documents in your application process.

  2. New Hampshire Criminal History Record Authorization Form
    Fill out and complete the New Hampshire Criminal History Record Authorization Form (CHRI) and include with your application.

  3. EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants
    Fill out and complete the “EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants” and include with your application.

  4. Scope of Practice
    Complete an approved, level-appropriate New Hampshire Scope of Practice program. Scope of Practice online program is available through the NHFA & EMS online classroom or state-wide programs can be found in the EMS Course Catalog.

  5. New Hampshire EMS Protocols
    Take the New Hampshire Protocols course at the level corresponding to your training (Emergency Medical ResponderEmergency Medical TechnicianAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic).

  6. Submittal of Documentation
    Compile the documentation produced by the steps above and submit by mail to the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. All required documents are listed below:

    • Completed “New Hampshire Criminal History Record Authorization Form” (CHRI)
    • Ink-based fingerprint card OR Electronic Fingerprint Live Scan receipt
    • Payment ($48.25) made out to “State of NH-Criminal Records Unit”
    • Completed “EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants”
    • Copy of National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) card

    and submit by mail to the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at:

    NHDOS-Bureau of EMS: Licensing
    33 Hazen Drive
    Concord, NH 03305


If you have already submitted your online license application but are seeking to submit additional documentation, please do not submit this form again. Submit required document(s) directly to EMSlicensing@dos.nh.gov and reference “Missing Parts” in the subject line of the email.

In order to renew or upgrade your New Hampshire Emergency Medical Services Provider License, please follow the steps enumerated below.:

  • Scope of Practice
    Complete an approved, level-appropriate New Hampshire Scope of Practice program. Scope of Practice online program is available through the NHFA & EMS online classroom or state-wide programs can be found in the EMS Course Catalog.

  • New Hampshire EMS Protocols
    Take the New Hampshire Protocols course at the level corresponding to your training (Emergency Medical ResponderEmergency Medical TechnicianAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic).

  • Submit your Application for Renewal, Upgrade, or Change of Unit
    In order to complete your application for renewal, upgrade, or change of unit, you may either fill out the form below or complete a paper application.
    • For the online form, you will be required to supply your current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Card.
    • If you would prefer to submit your renewal through through paper, please download the New Hampshire Bureau of EMS Provider License Application and mail it, along with a copy of your National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Card to:
      NHDOS-Bureau of EMS: Licensing
      33 Hazen Drive
      Concord, NH 03305

In order to submit your application for a new emergency medical services provider license, please follow the steps enumerated below:

  1. Fingerprinting (must be completed first)
    Ink-based or electronic (aka “Live Scan”) fingerprinting are both acceptable. Fingerprinting services can often be provided by your local police department and is also available at the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Records Unit in Concord (Call for appointment (603) 223-3867). Physical documentation, whether inked cards or electronic Live Scan receipt (see example here), must be included with all required documents in your application process.

  2. New Hampshire Criminal History Record Authorization Form
    Fill out and complete the New Hampshire Criminal History Record Authorization Form (CHRI) and include with your application.

  3. EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants
    Fill out and complete the “EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants” and include with your application.

  4. Scope of Practice
    Complete an approved, level-appropriate New Hampshire Scope of Practice program. Scope of Practice online program is available through the NHFA & EMS online classroom or state-wide programs can be found in the EMS Course Catalog.

  5. New Hampshire EMS Protocols
    Take the New Hampshire Protocols course at the level corresponding to your training (Emergency Medical ResponderEmergency Medical TechnicianAdvanced Emergency Medical TechnicianParamedic).

  6. Submittal of Documentation
    Compile the documentation produced by the steps above and submit by mail to the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. All required documents are listed below:

    • Completed “New Hampshire Criminal History Record Authorization Form” (CHRI)
    • Ink-based fingerprint card OR Electronic Fingerprint Live Scan receipt
    • Payment ($48.25) made out to “State of NH-Criminal Records Unit”
    • Completed “EMS Provider License Application for New or Lapsed Applicants”
    • Copy of National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) card

    and submit by mail to the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at:

    NHDOS-Bureau of EMS: Licensing
    33 Hazen Drive
    Concord, NH 03305