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Delaware contractor license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/DE/checklist

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

Master HVACR (Master HVACR)

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

Deadline
Oct 31 of even years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
5 hours
Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
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.
Grace period
None. Board states the late period is not a grace period: it is illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.
Official link
https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 5 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master HVACR Restricted (Master Restricted HVACR)

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

Deadline
Oct 31 of even years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
5 hours
Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
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.
Grace period
None. Board states the late period is not a grace period: it is illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.
Official link
https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 5 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

Limited Electrician (Limited)

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

Deadline
Jun 30 of even years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
10 hours
Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
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.
Grace period
None. Late period is not a grace period; illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.
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.
Official link
https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 10 hours of continuing education
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Electrician (Master)

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

Deadline
Jun 30 of even years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
10 hours
Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
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.
Grace period
None. Late period is not a grace period; illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.
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.
Official link
https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 10 hours of continuing education
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Master Plumber (Master Plumber)

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

Deadline
Oct 31 of even years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
5 hours
Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
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.
Grace period
None. Board states the late period is not a grace period: it is illegal to practice until the license is actually renewed.
Official link
https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_HomePage
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 5 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

Roofing contractor (no state trade license)

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

Deadline
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).
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
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).
Grace period
None.
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.
Official link
https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

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

State license · Delaware Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Management Section

Deadline
Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
18 hours
Renewal fee
About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
No late fee published for applicator certification. (Business licenses carry a 20% penalty after January 1.)
Grace period
None published.
Official link
https://dda.my.site.com/pesticide
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 18 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $30, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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

State license · Delaware Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Management Section

Deadline
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.
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Renewals received after January 1 assessed a 20% late penalty.
Grace period
None stated beyond Jan 1 penalty date.
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.
Official link
https://dda.my.site.com/pesticide
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

Contractor Registration Certificate (Construction Contractor)

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

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).
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
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.
Grace period
None.
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.
Official link
https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Division of Revenue Business License - Contractor (331)

State registration · Delaware Division of Revenue

Deadline
Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
No late fee stated in 30 Del. C. s.2502 or the Division FAQ; contact the Division of Revenue.
Grace period
Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link
https://tax.delaware.gov/
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $75, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this checklist can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and ClearLicensed is not affiliated with any state board. Sources for every rule are on clearlicensed.com/states/DE.

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.