Minor Work & Handyman Licensing in Delaware
Indexation gate: passedDelaware minor work: Delaware has no statewide handyman license. Prime contractors must hold a Delaware Division of Revenue contractor business license (30 Del. C. § 2501, $75 annual fee). Structural alterations require county building permits, while electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems strictly require statewide master licenses under Title 24.
Applicable Delaware Statutory Requirements
Delaware Division of Revenue Contractor License Mandate
SRC-DE-30-2501Every person or entity engaging in business as a contractor in Delaware must obtain a contractor business license from the Delaware Division of Revenue prior to bidding, advertising, or commencing work under 30 Del. C. § 2501.
Locator: 30 Del. C. § 2501
Absence of Statewide General Contractor Board
SRC-DE-30-2501Delaware has NO statewide general contractor licensing board or statewide home improvement contractor board. General construction and remodelers operate under state DOR tax licenses and local county/municipal building department registrations.
Locator: Title 30 ch. 25 & Title 24
County and Municipal Building Permitting
SRC-DE-NCC-CODEBuilding, roofing, structural remodels, and addition permits must be obtained from local county departments (New Castle, Kent, Sussex) or incorporated municipal departments (e.g., City of Wilmington) prior to starting construction.
Locator: NCC Code ch. 6