Office of Professional Licensure and Certification

The purpose of the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) is to promote efficient professional healthcare licensing and professional technical licensing in the State of New Hampshire. The OPLC oversees the administration of forty-seven occupational licensing boards; these Boards, Councils, and Commissions directly regulate their professions pursuant to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities granted to them by individual practice acts. OPLC provides administrative, clerical, business processing and recordkeeping support to these Boards, Councils, and Commissions to assist in carrying out all statutory objectives in an efficient manner. In addition, OPLC directly regulates four professions, with the advice of advisory boards. OPLC has sole regulatory authority over one profession. To promote workforce opportunities in the State by increasing the interstate mobility of licensed professionals, OPLC is authorized to issue temporary and emergency licenses to individuals licensed in other jurisdictions.

The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) provides administrative support to over 50 professional Licensing Boards, Commissions and Councils responsible for licensing and regulating their professions within the State of New Hampshire. Through the NH Administrative Rules and Administrative Boards, the OPLC is able to fulfill its mission that ensures public safety and efficacy.