Notary Public / Delaware
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Delaware Notary Public License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Authorized to perform notarizations. Commissioned in all 50 states.

What the Delaware data shows for Notary Publics

To practice as a notary public in Delaware, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. The regulation sits under Delaware's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Varies".

Upfront cost is $75 on a 4-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Delaware, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Delaware handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

A-
Licensing Ease Score
83/100
Notary Public · Delaware

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Delaware

Education / Training Hours
Varies
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 4 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Delaware licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Notary Public in Delaware? ▼
Delaware's requirements cover, a state exam, and an initial fee of $75. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Notary Public in Delaware? ▼
Certification as a notary public in Delaware means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Delaware licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Notary Public license to Delaware from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for notary publics in Delaware - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Delaware licensing board for the current process.
Does Delaware require a background check for Notary Public licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for notary public licensing in Delaware. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Notary Public in Delaware is one requirement row in a notary public-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Delaware licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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