How to become a mediator in New Hampshire
Who certifies or lists mediators in New Hampshire?
Family mediators: Board of Family Mediator Certification (RSA 328-C), which certifies family mediators and family mediator training programs. Rosters for court-referred mediators are kept by the judicial branch (not confirmed; courts.nh.gov blocked scripted access).
This is general information, not legal advice. It covers New Hampshire only. Rules change, so check the official source before you enroll in a course.
What training and continuing education does New Hampshire require?
These are the court mediator credentials and rosters we could confirm from New Hampshire’s official sources. Where a detail isn’t confirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
| Credential or roster | Initial training | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|
| Certified family mediator (RSA 328-C) Board of Family Mediator Certification (RSA 328-C:4, 328-C:4-a); renewals handled through the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (RSA 328-C:2 VI-a, 328-C:5 VII) | 48 hours in a board-approved program of instruction, including at least 8 hours in domestic violence (RSA 328-C:5 II(a)) | 16 hours of board-approved continuing education (RSA 328-C:6, effective Sept. 8, 2026) (every 2 years (certification valid 2 years, RSA 328-C:5 VI, effective Sept. 8, 2026)) |
Other requirements
- Certified family mediator (RSA 328-C): 20-hour board-approved internship with a certified family mediator or certified family mediation program; at least 3 recommendations from people who did family mediation work with the applicant; good character (RSA 328-C:5); application fee $300 (Fam 304.01(a))
Do I need a state credential to mediate in New Hampshire?
State credentials and court rosters mainly matter for court-ordered or court-connected cases, where a court may require a mediator from its own list. If you plan to mediate cases that people bring to you privately, check whether New Hampshire or your profession has any rule that applies. See do I need a mediator certified in my state?
Official sources
- RSA 490-E, Office of Mediation and Arbitration
- RSA 328-C, Family Mediators (Board of Family Mediator Certification)
- NH Judicial Branch, Mediation resources (not opened; host returned 403)
- gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/fam100-800.html
Checked Oct 8, 2026. Found an error or a newer rule? Email hello@mediationlist.com.
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