Delaware Department of Finance - Division of Revenue

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Contact Information

Physical address:
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Phone: (302) 577-8778
Fax: (302) 577-8202

Web: Home Name search
Email: DOR_BusinessTax@delaware.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Delaware Department of Finance - Division of Revenue in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Delaware Business License - General Services

Agency:Delaware Department of Finance - Division of Revenue
Law:

30 DE Code § 2101

Notes:
  • Any person or entity conducting a trade or business in the State of Delaware is required to obtain a Delaware business license from the Delaware Division of Revenue. This includes entities located in Delaware that conduct their business outside the state. If you are unsure of whether or not you have a substantial presence in Delaware to be subject to licensing and taxation, complete and submit a Nexus Questionnaire and the Delaware Division of Revenue will provide guidance.
  • Entities that will use a DBA name on their business license must provide proof of registration with the relevant Delaware county or counties.

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $75
  • License fees are prorated based on the month in which the application is submitted

Registration Renewal

Form:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:
  • Annually by December 31. Licensees may also choose to renew on a triennial basis.
  • Licenses can be renewed starting 60 days prior to the renewal date.

Delaware Business License - Motor Vehicle Dealer

Agency:Delaware Department of Finance - Division of Revenue
Law:

30 DE Code § 3005

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31. 

Delaware Business License - Resident or Non-Resident Contractor

Agency:Delaware Department of Finance - Division of Revenue
Insurance Requirements:

Contractors with employees must provide evidence of workers' compensation insurance.

Bond Requirements:

Non-resident contractors must supply a bond equal to 6% of their contract(s) totaling $20,000 or more.

Notes:

Contractors may need a county level license in addition to the Division of Revenue registration.

Initial Registration

Form:

Resident Contractors Package or Non-Resident Contractors Package

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$75

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75 per year

Due:

Annually or triennially by December 31. Licensees may opt-in to a 3-year license cycle.

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required

Delaware Trade Name Registration

Is registration mandatory?

A corporation or limited liability company transacting business in Delaware under a trade name or title that does not disclose the legal name of the corporation or limited liability company may, but is not required to, register the trade name with the Division of Revenue. Individuals, associations, and other entities using any trade name or title which does not disclose their legal name must register the trade name with the Division of Revenue.

County Level Filing:

Trade names are only filed at the state level in Delaware.

Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?

Delaware Trade names do not confer any legal rights and only ensure the appropriate parties can be reached in the event contact is necessary for legal or other reasons.

Agency:Delaware Department of Finance - Division of Revenue
Law:

6 DE Code § 3101 et seq.

Notes:

Effective February 2, 2026, the Delaware Division of Revenue will assume exclusive authority over all trade name (DBA) registrations statewide. This change replaces the current county-level system previously administered by the Courts of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.

Initial Registration
Trade Name

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$25

Notarization Required?:Not Required
Notes:

Applicants must hold a Delaware Business License to register a trade name. Entities that do not intend to do business in Delaware but want to register a trade name may obtain a Trade Name Only Business License to meet this requirement.

Required Attachments:
  • Names and addresses of business ownership (officers, directors, or shareholders with more than 10% of equity)
  • Any LLC or Corporation entity that is not actively transacting business in Delaware will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Delaware Division of Corporations

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Trade names in Delaware do not have a regular expiration and do not require renewal as long as they are used by a business with an active business license or trade name only license. If a license is not maintained for three or more years, the Trade Name will revert to the available pool and the business will be notified.

Registration Not Required

Not required



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