Delaware Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Delaware.
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Company Licenses
Delaware Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Delaware Asbestos Abatement Contractor Class A License
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Facilities Management - Asbestos Abatement Services |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Asbestos Abatement Contractor Class "A" Recertification |
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
Delaware Asbestos Abatement Contractor Class B Limited License
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Facilities Management - Asbestos Abatement Services |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Asbestos Abatement Contractor Class "B" Limited |
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Asbestos Abatement Contractor Class "B" Limited Recertification |
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
Delaware Class II Fire Suppression License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25 company license fee + $25 per certificate holder |
| Notes: | Applications are to be typed or handwritten, and submitted to the office with an original signature. Do not submit license or certificate holder applications by e-mail. |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $25 company license fee + $25 per certificate holder |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
| Notes: | Applications are to be typed or handwritten, and submitted to the office with an original signature. Do not submit license or certificate holder applications by e-mail. |
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Delaware Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Form: | Resident Contractors Package or Non-Resident Contractors Package |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
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Registration Renewal
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| 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 |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Delaware Pump Installer Contractor License
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Water - Well Permits Branch |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $115 |
| Notes: | Contact the division for an initial application. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of Water Well Contractor or Pump Installer Contractor License |
| Agency Fee: | $115 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Delaware Water Well Contractor License
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Water - Well Permits Branch |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notes: | Contact the division for an initial application. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Application for Renewal of Water Well Contractor or Pump Installer Contractor License |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
City of Milford Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Annual fee is $100, prorated semi-annually. January - June $100 / July - December $50 |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
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New Castle County Permit Class U Building Contractor License
| Agency: | New Castle County Department of Land Use (DE) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Bond Requirements: | $200,000 |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Bond Amount: | $200,000 |
Registration Renewal
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| Due: | Annually |
Individual Licenses
Delaware Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Delaware Apprentice Electrician License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $69 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | Fee amount will be sent with the renewal reminder. |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
Delaware Asbestos Supervisor Class A Certification
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Facilities Management - Asbestos Abatement Services |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notes: | Provide proof of training certification for a forty (40) hour Asbestos Supervisor Training Course and/or refresher certifications issued by an approved training provider of Region III. A statement from a doctor that the Asbestos Supervisor had continued medical surveillance in accordance with OSHA 1910.1001 and is medically approved for respirator use ("B" Reader Chest X-Ray, Complete Physical and a Pulmonary Function Test). Nationally approved Adult CPR training course certification (must show ORIGINAL CPR card). |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Expiration dates are based on the training expiration date. If someone takes their course in December but doesn?t get their license renewed until February their license will still expire in December. |
Delaware Asbestos Supervisor/Worker Class B Certification
| Agency: | Delaware Division of Facilities Management - Asbestos Abatement Services |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Expiration dates are based on the training expiration date. If someone takes their course in December but doesn?t get their license renewed until February their license will still expire in December. |
Delaware Journeyman Electrician License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $84 |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | The fee amount will be sent with the renewal reminder. |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
Delaware Limited Electrician License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $99 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | The fee amount will be sent with the renewal reminder. |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
Delaware Limited Electrician Special License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $94 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | The fee amount will be sent with the renewal reminder. |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
Delaware Master Electrician License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $172 |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | The fee amount will be sent with the renewal reminder. |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
Delaware Master Electrician Special License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $172 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | The fee amount will be sent with the renewal reminder. |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
Delaware Master HVACR License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $141 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $141 |
| Due: | By October 31 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
Delaware Master HVACR Restricted License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $141 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $141 |
| Due: | By October 31 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
Delaware Master Plumber License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $141 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $141 |
| Due: | By October 31 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be sent to the email address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
