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Delaware Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #19 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,306
Avg Education Hours
$144
Avg Initial Fee
44.5
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 5,108 Yes $322 $266 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 2,054 Yes $161 $133 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 6,216 Yes $152 $122 1 yr
Elevator Installer 6,216 Yes $216 $189 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $310 $255 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 4,216 Yes $122 $94 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 22 Yes $122 $108 3 yrs
Plumber 6,216 Yes $180 $152 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,277 Yes $104 $55 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,332 Yes $118 $61 2 yrs
Electrologist 663 Yes $122 $94 2 yrs
Esthetician 670 Yes $103 $53 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 701 Yes $129 $69 2 yrs
Nail Technician 455 Yes $91 $48 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $255 $200 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 66 No $122 $94 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $154 $99 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $182 $126 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $154 $99 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $310 $255 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $299 $244 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 53 Yes $147 $120 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $429 $290 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 3,054 Yes $161 $133 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 3,054 Yes $227 $133 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 164 Yes $108 $94 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,277 Yes $144 $105 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,554 Yes $200 $172 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,554 Yes $310 $255 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,643 Yes $161 $133 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,831 Yes $239 $211 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,554 Yes $227 $200 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,831 Yes $266 $239 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,188 Yes $161 $133 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $189 $161 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,554 Yes $172 $119 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 2,054 Yes $161 $133 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,554 Yes $227 $172 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 48 No $150 $92 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 3,342 Yes $244 $216 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,554 Yes $172 $144 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 3,054 Yes $165 $138 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 3,054 Yes $200 $172 2 yrs
Psychologist 6,108 Yes $322 $266 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 146 Yes $177 $122 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 129 Yes $244 $189 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 118 Yes $180 $149 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 176 Yes $244 $202 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 22 Yes $92 $64 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 249 Yes $120 $64 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 84 Yes $92 $64 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Delaware licensing authorities.

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