New Castle County - Department of Land Use - Contractor & Building Services (DE)


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Contact Information

Physical address:
87 Reads Way
New Castle, Delaware 19720

Phone: (302) 395-5420

Web: Home
Email: licensing@newcastlede.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the New Castle County - Department of Land Use - Contractor & Building Services (DE) in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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New Castle County Non-Permit Endorsed Contractor License

Agency:New Castle County - Department of Land Use - Contractor & Building Services (DE)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Non-Permit Endorsed License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • $150 for sole proprietors or businesses with up to 5 employees
  • $250 for businesses with 6 to 10 employees
  • $400 for businesses with 10 or more employees
Required Attachments:
  • # of employees
  • Full SSN of applicant 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Non-Permit Endorsed License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:
  • $150 for sole proprietors or businesses with up to 5 employees
  • $250 for businesses with 6 to 10 employees
  • $400 for businesses with 10 or more employees
Due:

Annually on December 31

New Castle County Permit Endorsed Building Contractor License

Agency:New Castle County - Department of Land Use - Contractor & Building Services (DE)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance in amounts no less than:

  • $250,000 for all damages arising out of personal injuries to or death of one person and all damages arising out of injury to, destruction of, or loss of use of property in any one occurrence
  • $500,000 aggregate for all damages arising out of personal injury to or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence
  • The certificate holder must read as: NCC Department of Land Use, License Processing, 87 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720
Bond Requirements:
  • Class U: $200,000 Statutory Compliance Bond
  • Class A: $150,000 Statutory Compliance Bond
  • Class B: $50,000 Statutory Compliance Bond
  • Class C: $25,000 Statutory Compliance Bond
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $400 license fee + $10 ICC Digital Code Access Fee
  • Contractor License Payments can be made here
    • The NCC Contractor ID is required to process payments
Notes:
  • Authorized Agents can be added while applying through the online portal. There is no need to submit the form unless adding authorized agents throughout the year. 
  • The Master Contractor License Verification can be emailed to permits@newcastlede.gov
    • This form covers all permits issued during the license period and eliminates the need to submit a Contractor License Verification for each permit issued.
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $400 license fee + $10 ICC Digital Code Access Fee
  • Contractor License Payments can be made here
    • The NCC Contractor ID is required to process payments
Due:

Annually on December 31

Notes:
  • Authorized Agents can be added while applying through the online portal. There is no need to submit the form unless adding authorized agents throughout the year. 
  • The Master Contractor License Verification can be emailed to permits@newcastlede.gov
    • This form covers all permits issued during the license period and eliminates the need to submit a Contractor License Verification for each permit issued.
Required Attachments:

New Castle County Permit Endorsed Utility Contractor License

Agency:New Castle County - Department of Land Use - Contractor & Building Services (DE)
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Insurance in amounts no less than:

  • $250,000 for all damages arising out of personal injuries to or death of one person and all damages arising out of injury to, destruction of, or loss of use of property in any one occurrence
  • $500,000 aggregate for all damages arising out of personal injury to or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence
  • The certificate holder must read as: NCC Department of Land Use, License Processing, 87 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720
Bond Requirements:
  • HVAC&R: $25,000 Surety Bond
  • Decorative Appliance: $10,000 Surety Bond
  • Master Plumber: $10,000 Surety Bond
  • Sewer & Drain Cleaner: $10,000 Surety Bond
  • Outside Utility Contractor: $50,000 Surety Bond
Exam Required?Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $400 license fee + $10 ICC Digital Code Access Fee
  • Contractor License Payments can be made here
    • The NCC Contractor ID is required to process payments
Notes:
  • Authorized Agents can be added while applying through the online portal. There is no need to submit the form unless adding authorized agents throughout the year. 
  • The Master Contractor License Verification can be emailed to permits@newcastlede.gov
    • This form covers all permits issued during the license period and eliminates the need to submit a Contractor License Verification for each permit issued.
Required Attachments:
  • State of Delaware Business License
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Statutory Compliance Bond
  • Identification of Authorized Agents, if applicable
  • State of Delaware Professional Trade License (HVAC&R and Plumbing Contractors)
  • Equipment Approval Letter from NCC Department of Public Works Sewer Maintenance Section (Sewer & Drain Cleaners)
  • Current National Fire Institute Gas and/or Solid Fuel Certificate (Decorative Appliance Contractors)
  • Certificate of Prequalification Letter from NCC Department of Public Works (Outside Utility Contractors)
  • UT - License Holder Acknowledgement
  • Master Contractor License Verification (Master CLV), if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $400 license fee + $10 ICC Digital Code Access Fee
  • Contractor License Payments can be made here
    • The NCC Contractor ID is required to process payments
Due:

Annually on December 31

Notes:
  • Authorized Agents can be added while applying through the online portal. There is no need to submit the form unless adding authorized agents throughout the year. 
  • The Master Contractor License Verification can be emailed to permits@newcastlede.gov
    • This form covers all permits issued during the license period and eliminates the need to submit a Contractor License Verification for each permit issued.
Required Attachments:
  • State of Delaware Business License
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Statutory Compliance Bond
  • Identification of Authorized Agents, if applicable
  • State of Delaware Professional Trade License (HVAC&R and Plumbing Contractors)
  • Equipment Approval Letter from NCC Department of Public Works Sewer Maintenance Section (Sewer & Drain Cleaners)
  • Current National Fire Institute Gas and/or Solid Fuel Certificate (Decorative Appliance Contractors)
  • Certificate of Prequalification Letter from NCC Department of Public Works (Outside Utility Contractors)
  • UT - License Holder Acknowledgement
  • Master Contractor License Verification (Master CLV), if applicable

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