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New Hampshire's electricians' law (RSA 319-C) does not require a license bond.1 New Hampshire's electricians' law (RSA 319-C) and the board's rules do not require liability insurance for a license.1

Bond and insurance by trade in New Hampshire

TradeBondInsuranceWorkers' comp
ElectricalNew Hampshire's electricians' law (RSA 319-C) does not require a license bond.1New Hampshire's electricians' law (RSA 319-C) and the board's rules do not require liability insurance for a license.1New Hampshire employers must secure workers' compensation for their employees with an insurer licensed in the state (or other approved methods).2

Bond and insurance rules for plumbing and HVAC: check with NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC).

Can a New Hampshire contractor be exempt from workers' comp?

New Hampshire employers must secure workers' compensation for their employees with an insurer licensed in the state (or other approved methods).2

What is a certificate of insurance?

It's the one-page summary (usually an ACORD 25 form) a contractor's agent issues to show the policies, limits and dates in force. How to read and check one

Sources

  1. NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC): bond (gencourt.state.nh.us, 2026-10-27)
  2. NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC): workers' comp (gencourt.state.nh.us, 2026-10-27)