<p>Water Well Contractors set up and operate machinery to dig or drill for water. Ensure that wells are maintained in a proper condition and do not cause contamination or pollution of the water supply. A contractor license is required of any entity or individual engaged in well construction. Water well construction means any method, procedure, or operation to obtain water from a well, including drilling, digging, well development (by hydro fracturing or other methods), well decommissioning, and wells for geothermal heat exchange.</p> <p><strong>Legislation:</strong> NH RSA 482-B; Administrative Rules Chapter We 100-1000</p> <p><strong>Licensure Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be actively engaged in the trade for a period of three years prior to the date of application, with experience directly related to the type of license issued</li> <li>One year of experience for drilling contractors shall be in drilling water wells in crystalline rocks of the Appalachian region</li> <li>Pass an examination prepared and administered by the New Hampshire Water Well Board</li> <li>Obtain the appropriate license from the Board</li> </ul> <p><strong>Examination:</strong> Written examination required</p> <p><strong>Continuing Education:</strong> Not required</p> <p><strong>Fees</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Application: $25</li> <li>Examination: $10 for each license category</li> <li>Rotary license: $225</li> <li>Technical license: $225</li> <li>Cable Tool license: $150</li> <li>Point well license: $150</li> <li>Dug well license: $100</li> </ul> <ul>All licenses expire annually on June 30</ul> <p><strong>Reciprocity:</strong> No reciprocal agreements with other states currently exist</p> <p>revised Jan 2018</p>
