Delaware contractor license renewal rules

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Electrical2 license types

Limited Electrician

Limited · State license · Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)

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Renew on the official site (302) 744-4500

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 10 hours
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Full renewal period (July 1-June 30 of even years): 10 hours for Master/Master Special/Limited/Limited Special; licensed <1 yr = none, 1-2 yrs = 5 hrs. Beginning with second renewal, 5 of the 10 hours must be National Electrical Code. Board-approved courses only (approved lists for 2023-2026 and 2026-2029 published; providers request approval via DELPROS Service Request). Licensee attests at renewal and enters CE in DELPROS CE Tracker; upload certificates only if randomly audited.
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years (most recent June 30, 2026; next June 30, 2028). Renew online in DELPROS; notice emailed a few months before.

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Grace period: None. Late period is not a grace period; illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee = 50% of renewal fee in addition to renewal fee. Late renewal may be filed in DELPROS up to one year after expiration; all late renewals are audited.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed within one year after expiration the license terminates; must reapply as a new applicant. Inactive status (individual licenses only) via DELPROS Service Request before expiration; reactivation requires Service Request, proof of insurance, reactivation fee and CE entries in CE Tracker. Statute (24 Del. C. s.1411(c)-(d)): Board rules set how long after expiration a license may still be renewed; inactive status on written request; return to active practice requires written request and completion of CE.

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: General liability insurance required: $300,000 for active Master, Master Special, Limited and Limited Special electricians (Board CE/audit page). 24 Del. C. s.1411 requires proof of general liability insurance (as set by the Board) at issuance and at each biennial renewal. Journeyman/apprentice exempt; inactive licenses exempt. Workers' compensation not addressed in the licensing statute.

Notes

Renewal fee not published; application fee $127. Limited Special variant exists with same rules. See Master Electrician note on June 30 even-year deadline.

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Master Electrician

Master · State license · Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)

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Renew on the official site (302) 744-4500

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 10 hours
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Full renewal period (July 1-June 30 of even years): 10 hours for Master/Master Special/Limited/Limited Special; licensed <1 yr = none, 1-2 yrs = 5 hrs. Beginning with second renewal, 5 of the 10 hours must be National Electrical Code. Board-approved courses only (approved lists for 2023-2026 and 2026-2029 published; providers request approval via DELPROS Service Request). Licensee attests at renewal and enters CE in DELPROS CE Tracker; upload certificates only if randomly audited.
Deadline rule: Expires June 30 of even-numbered years (most recent June 30, 2026; next June 30, 2028). Renew online in DELPROS; notice emailed a few months before.

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Grace period: None. Late period is not a grace period; illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee = 50% of renewal fee in addition to renewal fee. Late renewal may be filed in DELPROS up to one year after expiration; all late renewals are audited.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed within one year after expiration the license terminates; must reapply as a new applicant. Inactive status (individual licenses only) via DELPROS Service Request before expiration; reactivation requires Service Request, proof of insurance, reactivation fee and CE entries in CE Tracker. Statute (24 Del. C. s.1411(c)-(d)): Board rules set how long after expiration a license may still be renewed; inactive status on written request; return to active practice requires written request and completion of CE.

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: General liability insurance required: $300,000 for active Master, Master Special, Limited and Limited Special electricians (Board CE/audit page). 24 Del. C. s.1411 requires proof of general liability insurance (as set by the Board) at issuance and at each biennial renewal. Journeyman/apprentice exempt; inactive licenses exempt. Workers' compensation not addressed in the licensing statute.

Notes

Renewal fee not published (DPR: notified of amount at time of renewal). Application fee $203 (not renewal). Master Special license (specialties like elevators/HVAC) has same renewal/CE/insurance pattern. Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Employees doing electrical work generally need a license (24 Del. C. s.1419 exceptions).

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General contractor2 license types

Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor)

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

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Renew on the official site 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).

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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.

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.

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Division of Revenue Business License - Contractor

331 · State registration · Delaware Division of Revenue

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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.

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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.

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.

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HVAC2 license types

Master HVACR

Master HVACR · State license · Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)

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Renew on the official site (302) 744-4500

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 5 hours
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Biennial cycle. First renewal depends on issue date: licensed on/after 11/1 of even year but before 11/1 of odd year = 3 hrs; on/after 11/1 of odd year but before 7/1 of even year = 0 hrs; on/after 7/1 through 11/1 of even year = 5 hrs. All subsequent renewals = 5 hrs unless holding dual licenses (see Board Regulation Section 5.0, clarified for the 2026 renewal). Courses must be Board-approved (provider course approval via DELPROS Service Request, $45). Licensee enters CE in the DELPROS CE Tracker; upload certificates only if selected for random audit (Reg Section 9.0).
Deadline rule: Expires October 31 of even-numbered years (next: October 31, 2026). Renewal notice emailed a few months before; renew online in DELPROS.

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Grace period: None. Board states the late period is not a grace period: it is illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee = 50% of the renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, when renewal is submitted after expiration. Late renewal accepted in DELPROS up to one year after expiration.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed within one year after expiration, the license terminates and the holder must reapply in DELPROS as a new applicant. Inactive status may be requested (Service Request, about $45) before the late period ends (October 31 of odd years) and lasts up to 5 years; reactivate via Service Request in DELPROS; after 5 years license terminates.

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: Not required

Notes

Renewal fee dollar amount is not published; DPR says amount is shown at the time of renewal in DELPROS (application fee is $173, which is not the renewal fee). The license expires October 31 of even-numbered years. Master HVACR covers all HVACR specialties; a separate Master Plumber license is needed for water/waste piping. Statute: 24 Del. C. ch. 18 (HVACR License Law s.1825). Local governments may add their own codes/permits (24 Del. C. s.1832). Board CE rule clarifications (Regulation Section 5.0) take effect for the 2026 renewal. Statute: the Division sets each fee to reflect the Board's costs and recomputes fees at the start of each two-year licensure period, which is why the renewal amount is only displayed in DELPROS at renewal (24 Del. C. s.1811 plumbing; s.1824 HVACR).

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Master HVACR Restricted

Master Restricted HVACR · State license · Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)

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Renew on the official site (302) 744-4500

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 5 hours
Show CE rules
Biennial cycle. First renewal depends on issue date: licensed on/after 11/1 of even year but before 11/1 of odd year = 3 hrs; on/after 11/1 of odd year but before 7/1 of even year = 0 hrs; on/after 7/1 through 11/1 of even year = 5 hrs. All subsequent renewals = 5 hrs unless holding dual licenses (see Board Regulation Section 5.0, clarified for the 2026 renewal). Courses must be Board-approved (provider course approval via DELPROS Service Request, $45). Licensee enters CE in the DELPROS CE Tracker; upload certificates only if selected for random audit (Reg Section 9.0).
Deadline rule: Expires October 31 of even-numbered years (next: October 31, 2026). Renewal notice emailed a few months before; renew online in DELPROS.

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Grace period: None. Board states the late period is not a grace period: it is illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee = 50% of the renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, when renewal is submitted after expiration. Late renewal accepted in DELPROS up to one year after expiration.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed within one year after expiration, the license terminates and the holder must reapply in DELPROS as a new applicant. Inactive status may be requested (Service Request, about $45) before the late period ends (October 31 of odd years) and lasts up to 5 years; reactivate via Service Request in DELPROS; after 5 years license terminates.

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: Not required

Notes

Limited to ONE specialty: Heating (Forced Air/Ventilation/Gas Piping), Heating (Hydronic/Gas Piping), Commercial Hood Systems, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, or Gas Piping. Renewal fee not published (shown in DELPROS at renewal; application fee $173). Same cycle/CE/late rules as Master HVACR. Working in more than one specialty requires upgrade to Master HVACR. Statute: the Division sets each fee to reflect the Board's costs and recomputes fees at the start of each two-year licensure period, which is why the renewal amount is only displayed in DELPROS at renewal (24 Del. C. s.1811 plumbing; s.1824 HVACR).

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Pest control2 license types

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying)

7A/7B · State license · Delaware Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Management Section

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Renew on the official site 302-698-4570

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 18 hours
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Recertification credits that must be banked over the rolling 3-year cycle to renew each year, by category: 7A General Pest 18, 7B Wood Destroying 18, 7C Fumigation 4, 7D Wood Preservation 4, 7E Institutional and Maintenance 18, 7F Cooling Towers 4, 08 Public Health 4, 03 Ornamental and Turf 8, 5C Mosquito 4, 06 Right-of-Way 4, 11 Aerial 4. Courses must be approved; credits are tracked in the Department portal.
Deadline rule: Commercial applicator certification is valid for one year and must be renewed every year, either by retaking the exam(s) or by having the required recertification credits banked. Credits are counted over a rolling 3-year cycle: each new year, credits earned in the oldest year of the cycle drop off. The certification year runs January 1 to December 31.

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Grace period: None published.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $30
Late fee: No late fee published for applicator certification. (Business licenses carry a 20% penalty after January 1.)
Reinstatement: An applicator without the required recertification credits must retake the certification exam(s) to renew.

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: Not required

Notes

Certification fee $30, valid one year (Delaware Business First Steps). Private applicators: 3-year certification, 3 credits per cycle. Registered technicians are registered by the licensed business. Contact the Pesticide Certification and Training Specialist at (302) 698-4575.

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Pesticide Business License (incl. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying)

7A/7B/7C/7E · State license · Delaware Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Management Section

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Renew on the official site 302-698-4570

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Expires December 31 (or on expiration of the company's liability insurance policy, whichever earlier). Renewal notices mailed/emailed by October 1. Optional 2-year license $100.

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Grace period: None stated beyond Jan 1 penalty date.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $50
Late fee: Renewals received after January 1 assessed a 20% late penalty.

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: Surety bond OR general liability policy with completed-operations coverage: minimum $300,000 bodily injury/death per occurrence and $100,000 property damage per occurrence (Department business-license page). Bond amount not stated. License expires early if the liability policy expires.

Notes

Required for anyone applying pesticides to another's property. Requires at least one certified commercial applicator; structural (7A/7B/7C) and aerial need 2 years' experience of one applicator. Employees handling pesticides must be registered with DDA and complete approved safety training within 45 days. Vehicles in categories 3, 6, 7 must display DDA Lic. No. Records kept 2 years. Renewal form payable by check, money order or online. Contacts: 302-698-4570 (D. Pyne), 302-698-4571 (exams). The 1-year license is $50; a 2-year license is $100. Reinstatement rules for a lapsed business license are not published; contact the Department.

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Plumbing1 license type

Master Plumber

Master Plumber · State license · Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)

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Renew on the official site (302) 744-4500

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 5 hours
Show CE rules
Biennial cycle. First renewal depends on issue date: licensed on/after 11/1 of even year but before 11/1 of odd year = 3 hrs; on/after 11/1 of odd year but before 7/1 of even year = 0 hrs; on/after 7/1 through 11/1 of even year = 5 hrs. All subsequent renewals = 5 hrs unless holding dual licenses (see Board Regulation Section 5.0, clarified for the 2026 renewal). Courses must be Board-approved (provider course approval via DELPROS Service Request, $45). Licensee enters CE in the DELPROS CE Tracker; upload certificates only if selected for random audit (Reg Section 9.0).
Deadline rule: Expires October 31 of even-numbered years (next: October 31, 2026). Renewal notice emailed a few months before; renew online in DELPROS.

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Grace period: None. Board states the late period is not a grace period: it is illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee = 50% of the renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, when renewal is submitted after expiration. Late renewal accepted in DELPROS up to one year after expiration.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed within one year after expiration, the license terminates and the holder must reapply in DELPROS as a new applicant. Inactive status may be requested (Service Request, about $45) before the late period ends (October 31 of odd years) and lasts up to 5 years; reactivate via Service Request in DELPROS; after 5 years license terminates.

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: Not required

Notes

Renewal fee not published (shown in DELPROS at renewal; application fee $173). Scope: water supply and waste piping, and may install/connect gas piping. Statute: 24 Del. C. s.1812 (biennial renewal, CE as established by Board). Local governments may add plumbing codes/permits (s.1832). Statute: the Division sets each fee to reflect the Board's costs and recomputes fees at the start of each two-year licensure period, which is why the renewal amount is only displayed in DELPROS at renewal (24 Del. C. s.1811 plumbing; s.1824 HVACR).

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Roofing1 license type

Roofing contractor (no state trade license)

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

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Renew on the official site 302-761-8200

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: No roofing license. Roofers performing construction work must hold a Contractor Registration Certificate (1 year, or 2 years if continuously registered 2 years with no labor violations); renew within the 90 days before expiration and 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; if the certificate lapses, contractor must apply as new (first-time) applicant. Penalties for working unregistered: civil penalty about $5,000-$85,000 per knowing violation, up to about $1,000 non-knowing (19 Del. C. s.3609).
Reinstatement: Lapsed certificate requires a new application as if for the first time.

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: Proof of Delaware workers' compensation insurance required with registration application (19 Del. C. s.3605(b)(6)). Surety bond (cap $10,000 per worker) only imposed by the Department after violations/investigations. Division of Revenue business license also required.

Notes

Delaware has no statewide roofing license. Fee $200 = 1-year private-work registration ($300 public work, $500 both; 2-year option $300 private/$500 public). Also requires Division of Revenue business license ($75/yr, renew by Dec 31) and gross receipts tax. Local (city/county) business licenses may apply. Statute: 19 Del. C. ch. 36 (Contractor Registration Act). Roofers also need a Division of Revenue contractor business license (30 Del. C. s.2502).

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Licensing boards

Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)

Website: dpr.delaware.gov
Online portal: Open the board portal
Phone: (302) 744-4500

Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)

Website: dpr.delaware.gov
Online portal: Open the board portal
Phone: (302) 744-4500

Delaware Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Management Section

Website: agriculture.delaware.gov
Online portal: Open the board portal
Phone: 302-698-4570

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

Website: industrialaffairs.delaware.gov
Online portal: Open the board portal
Phone: 302-761-8200

Delaware Division of Revenue

Website: revenue.delaware.gov
Online portal: Open the board portal

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