1. (a) Each person seeking to participate in fighting sports competitions in New Hampshire as a professional fighter, manager, referee, judge, cornerman, timekeeper, or scorekeeper shall apply for a license by completing and submitting the “License Application” revised 4/24.

2. (b) The “License Application” shall include the following information:

   1. (1) Identify type of license applied for;
   2. (2) Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address;
   3. (3) Description of the applicant’s qualifications and experience in the role applied for; and
   4. (4) Proof of identity and signature of applicant.
3. (c) The applicant shall pay the fee provided in Plc 1002.

4. (d) The applicant shall personally deliver the completed application and fee to the OPLC using the portal available via www.oplc.nh.gov, or by mail or hand-delivery to:

   New Hampshire Boxing and Wrestling Commission

   c/o The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification

   7 Eagle Square

   Concord, New Hampshire 03301

5. (e) An application for a license shall be granted by the OPLC if a commissioner finds that the applicant has demonstrated that they have the background and experience necessary to safely and successfully participate in fighting sports competitions in the role applied for.
6. (f) An applicant shall have completed at least 3 fights to be eligible for a professional MMA fighter’s license.
7. (g) The OPLC shall specify on each license whether it is for a professional fighting sports contestant, such as a boxer, wrestler, or mixed martial artist, or a manager, cornerman, referee, judge, timekeeper, or scorekeeper.
8. (h) A license shall be valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issuance.
9. (i) No license shall be required for any participant in a fighting sports competition arranged by a college, university, or school.

Source. #4420, eff 5-24-88; EXPIRED: 5-24-94 New. #6257, eff 5-25-96, EXPIRED: 5-25-04 New. #10483, eff 12-5-13; ss by #14038 eff 7-30-24