Licensed jobs in Delaware
Delaware: 11 occupations, 12 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Delaware
Delaware licenses 11 of the 11 occupations below at the state level. Electricians have the most levels here (8 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist 3 credentials in all | Board of Cosmetology and Barbering | Training 1,500 classroom hours1 | – | Every 2 years1 |
| Notary public | Traditional Notary (Notary Public commission) 3 credentials in all | Notary Public Section | – | $603 | Every 2 years3 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse – Single-State license (Valid Only In Delaware) 2 credentials in all | Board of Nursing | Training 400 clock hours5 | $1816 | Every 2 years7 |
| Insurance agent | Insurance Producer 4 credentials in all | Delaware Department of Insurance | – | $12511 | Every 2 years11 |
| Plumber | Master Plumber 2 credentials in all | Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners | Experience 2 years13 | $17314 | Every 2 years15 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nursing Assistant 2 credentials in all | Division of Health Care Quality | – | – | Every 2 years17 |
| Electrician | Journeyperson Electrician 8 credentials in all | Board of Electrical Examiners | Experience 8,000 hours18 | $10519 | Every 2 years20 |
| Security guard | Unarmed Security Guard License (Yellow Card) 3 credentials in all | DSP | – | $10522 | Every 5 years23 |
| Massage therapist | Certified Massage Technician 3 credentials in all | Board of Massage and Bodywork | – | – | Every 2 years24 |
| Real estate agent | Salesperson 3 credentials in all | DPR | Training 99 classroom hours25 | $14926 | Every 2 years27 |
| General contractor | Contractor Registration Certificate 2 credentials in all | Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration | – | $50029 | Every year30 |
Licensing boards
12 agencies issue the Delaware licenses we cover:
- Board of Electrical Examiners: electricians
- Delaware Department of Insurance: insurance agents
- Board of Cosmetology and Barbering: cosmetologists
- Notary Public Section: notaries
- Delaware State Police, Professional Licensing Section (DSP): security guards
- Board of Massage and Bodywork: massage therapists
- Division of Professional Regulation (DPR): real estate agents
- Board of Nursing: registered nurses
- Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners: plumbers
- Division of Health Care Quality: nursing assistants
- Delaware Division of Revenue: general contractors
- Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration: general contractors
Moving to Delaware with a license
For plumbers, the Delaware board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries, security guards, massage therapists and general contractors publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement2 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route4 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit and Interstate compact privilege8910 |
| Insurance agent | Reciprocity agreements and Exam waiver12 |
| Plumber | Reciprocity agreements, License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses1316 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement17 |
| Electrician | License by endorsement and Exam waiver21 |
| Security guard | No reciprocity route22 |
| Massage therapist | – |
| Real estate agent | License by endorsement28 |
| General contractor | – |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Delaware license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- 24 Del. C. ch. 51 subch. I Board of Cosmetology and BarberingDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- License by ReciprocityDelaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Cosmetology and BarberingChecked November 7, 2026
- 29 Del. C. ch. 43 subch. I Office and DutiesDelaware General Assembly, Legislative Council (Delaware Code Online)Checked November 6, 2026
- Frequently Asked QuestionsDelaware Department of State, Notary Public SectionChecked November 6, 2026
- Board of Nursing FAQsDelaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- Fee Schedule (Board of Nursing)Delaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- 24 Del. C. ch. 19 (Nursing)Delaware General Assembly (Delaware Code Online)Checked November 7, 2026
- RN or LPN by EndorsementDelaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- RN/LPN Temporary PermitDelaware Division of Professional Regulation, Board of NursingChecked November 7, 2026
- 24 Del. C. ch. 19A (Nurse Multistate Licensure Compact)Delaware General Assembly (Delaware Code Online)Checked November 7, 2026
- Producer Licensing Laws FAQsDelaware Department of InsuranceChecked November 8, 2026
- Title 18 Chapter 17 Insurance ProducersDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 8, 2026
- New License (Plumber)Delaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- FeesDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- RenewalDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- Professional License Services for Military PersonnelDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- 16 DE Admin. Code 3220 Training and Qualifications for Certified Nursing AssistantsDelaware Division of Research, Registrar of Regulations (Delaware Administrative Code)Dated August 11, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
- 24 Del. C. ch. 14 subch. IIDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
- Fee ScheduleDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- License RenewalDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- JourneypersonDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
- Unarmed Security Guard FAQsDelaware State PoliceChecked November 7, 2026
- Security Guards/Armed Security GuardsDelaware State PoliceChecked November 7, 2026
- 24 DE Admin. Code 5300 Board of Massage and BodyworkDelaware Register of Regulations (Administrative Code)Checked November 7, 2026
- 24 DE Admin. Code 2925 Real Estate Commission Education GuidelinesDelaware Registrar of RegulationsChecked November 6, 2026
- Fee ScheduleDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
- License RenewalDelaware Division of Professional RegulationChecked November 6, 2026
- 24 Del. C. ch. 29 subch. I General ProvisionsDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 6, 2026
- What are the registration fees and renewal options?Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial AffairsChecked November 5, 2026
- Delaware Code OnlineDelaware General AssemblyChecked November 5, 2026