Delaware Contractor License Fees & Renewals
Indexation gate: passedDelaware contractor compliance fees include state business licensing, trade board examination and credentialing, and local municipal registration costs.
Official Fee Schedule
| Credential / Description | Fee Type | Amount | Authority | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Electrician Biennial Renewal Fee Biennial renewal of Master Electrician license | renewal | $153 | de:dpr-elec | SRC-DE-24-1400 |
| Master Plumber Application Fee Initial application for Master Plumber license | application | $171 | de:dpr-plumb | SRC-DE-24-1800 |
| Master HVACR Contractor Application Fee Initial application for Master HVACR license | application | $171 | de:dpr-plumb | SRC-DE-24-1800 |
| New Castle County Contractor Annual Registration Fee Annual contractor licensing registration in New Castle County Department of Land Use | license | $150 | de:ncc-landuse | SRC-DE-NCC-CODE |
| Master Electrician Application & License Fee Initial application and biennial license fee for Master Electricians via DPR portal | application | $153 | de:dpr-elec | SRC-DE-24-1400 |
| Master Plumber Biennial Renewal Fee Biennial renewal of Master Plumber license | renewal | $171 | de:dpr-plumb | SRC-DE-24-1800 |
| Delaware Division of Revenue Contractor Annual License Fee Mandatory annual contractor business license for resident and non-resident contractors | license | $75 | de:dor | SRC-DE-30-2501 |
Renewal Intervals & Continuing Education
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Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual).
Late Policy: 30 Del. C. § 2501 requires annual license renewal before commencement of subsequent year work.
Annual state tax registration cycle.
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Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial).
Continuing Education: 10 hours approved continuing education per 2-year cycle.
Late Policy: Delaware DPR late renewal grace period within 60 days with penalty.
Expires June 30 of even years.
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Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial).
Continuing Education: Continuing education as approved by Board.
Late Policy: Delaware DPR late renewal window.
Expires October 31 of even years.