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Delaware General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor) (Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration (Division of Industrial Affairs)) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $200. The Division of Revenue Business License - Contractor (Delaware Division of Revenue) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $75. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor)

State registration · Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration (Division of Industrial Affairs)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 302-761-8200
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
1-year certificate (2-year if continuously registered for 2 years, renewed on time, no labor-law violations). Renewal button in One Stop appears only within 90 days before expiration; must be renewed no less than 30 days before expiration (19 Del. C. s.3606).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $200
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late fee; lapsed certificate requires a new application as if first time. Working unregistered: civil penalty about $5,000-$85,000 per knowing violation; up to about $1,000 non-knowing.
Reinstatement
Must apply as new applicant if certificate expires.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Delaware workers' compensation proof (policy number and copy), an OSHA-compliant safety plan and a Delaware unemployment insurance (SUI) number are required to register (19 Del. C. s.3605). The Department may require a surety bond only after violations or pending investigations, capped at $10,000 per worker (s.3608). Non-resident contractors must furnish a surety or cash bond to the Division of Revenue equal to 6% of contracts exceeding $20,000.
Reciprocity
None; no competency license.
Notes

No statewide general contractor competency license. Fees (19 Del. C. s.3605(c)): without state contract $200 (1-yr) / $300 (2-yr); with state/public contracts $300 / $500; both = $500 (1-yr, per DOL OneStop). Separate Division of Revenue business license ($75/yr for contractors, expires Dec 31; renewal coupons; no late fee published) plus contractor gross receipts license fee (0.6537% of monthly gross receipts above a $100,000 monthly exemption per the Division of Revenue contractor guide (the statute text, 30 Del. C. s.2502(c), still shows 0.6472%); returns due the 20th of the following month, or quarterly for small filers). Licensed trades (plumber, HVACR, electrician) still need DPR licenses. DOL phone 302-761-8200 (industrialaffairs.delaware.gov). Local business licenses may apply.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Division of Revenue Business License - Contractor

331 · State registration · Delaware Division of Revenue

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official site
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
License expires each December 31 (statute: valid until January 1, then renewable for a full year); renew on or before December 31. 3-year licenses available at 3x the annual fee. Contact a Public Service Office if no renewal coupon arrives by December 1.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
Late fee
No late fee stated in 30 Del. C. s.2502 or the Division FAQ; contact the Division of Revenue.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Certificate of Delaware workers' compensation insurance (or qualified self-insurer certificate) must be filed with the Division of Revenue before the contractor license is issued (30 Del. C. s.2502(b)(3)); also a Department of Labor notice certificate.
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Not a competency license. The $75 annual contractor license fee is set by 30 Del. C. s.2502(a) and applies to all contractors including roofers; a monthly gross receipts tax applies in addition (0.6537% per the Division of Revenue contractor guide; the statute text, s.2502(c), still shows 0.6472%). Non-resident contractors must post a surety/cash bond of 6% of contracts over $20,000 (Division of Revenue contractor tax tips). Licenses are prorated for the first year.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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How to renew

  1. 1Check your Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor) deadline: 1-year certificate (2-year if continuously registered for 2 years, renewed on time, no labor-law violations). Renewal button in One Stop appears only within 90 days before expiration; must be renewed no less than 30 days before expiration (19 Del. C. s.3606).
  2. 2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  3. 3Renew online at https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: No late fee; lapsed certificate requires a new application as if first time. Working unregistered: civil penalty about $5,000-$85,000 per knowing violation; up to about $1,000 non-knowing.
  6. 6Check your Division of Revenue Business License - Contractor deadline: License expires each December 31 (statute: valid until January 1, then renewable for a full year); renew on or before December 31. 3-year licenses available at 3x the annual fee. Contact a Public Service Office if no renewal coupon arrives by December 1.
  7. 7Renew online at https://tax.delaware.gov
  8. 8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $75, but fees change.
  9. 9If you miss the deadline: No late fee stated in 30 Del. C. s.2502 or the Division FAQ; contact the Division of Revenue.

Delaware General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Delaware general contractor license expire?

Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor): renews every year. 1-year certificate (2-year if continuously registered for 2 years, renewed on time, no labor-law violations). Renewal button in One Stop appears only within 90 days before expiration; must be renewed no less than 30 days before expiration (19 Del. C. s.3606). Division of Revenue Business License - Contractor: renews every year. License expires each December 31 (statute: valid until January 1, then renewable for a full year); renew on or before December 31. 3-year licenses available at 3x the annual fee. Contact a Public Service Office if no renewal coupon arrives by December 1. Check with Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration (Division of Industrial Affairs) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Delaware general contractor license need?

Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor): no CE required. Division of Revenue Business License - Contractor: no CE required. Check with Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration (Division of Industrial Affairs) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Delaware general contractor license?

None. Check with Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration (Division of Industrial Affairs) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Delaware general contractor license?

Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor): About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Delaware general contractor license expires?

No late fee; lapsed certificate requires a new application as if first time. Working unregistered: civil penalty about $5,000-$85,000 per knowing violation; up to about $1,000 non-knowing. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Delaware accept general contractor licenses from other states?

None; no competency license. Check with Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration (Division of Industrial Affairs) before you rely on it.

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This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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