How to Search Delaware Professional Licenses (Start Here)

Professional and occupational licenses in Delaware are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in Delaware.

What this page covers: Delaware professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).

Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for Delaware. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.

Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.

Central licensing portal
To look up a license, first select 'INDIVIDUAL' or 'FACILITY' under the search o
Medical board (MD)
Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware
Nursing board
License Verifications - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware
Insurance licensing
Producer Licensing - Delaware Department of Insurance - State of Delaware
Bar / attorney
Information for Attorneys - Delaware Courts - State of Delaware
Contractor licensing
These online license verifications contain real time information from our DELPROS licensure database
Population
1,051,917
Households
402,038
Median Income
$81,361
Median Home Value
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Delaware professional & occupational licenses URL verified against the official state publisher at dpr.delaware.gov on the review date. 4 primary .gov sources cited below.

Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses — Key Facts (2026)

Doctors, lawyers, contractors, nurses, real estate agents in Delaware — who's licensed and how to verify in 2026.
State-only
License jurisdiction
Not federal
~22%
U.S. workforce licensed
Up from 5% in 1950
1,100+
Licensed occupations
NCSL national database
Free
Official verification
Never pay 3rd parties
Compacts
Cross-state reciprocity
Nursing/medical/PT
Active license ≠ clean record (verify both)
Active license
100%
Continuing-ed current
70%
No disciplinary actions
30%
No complaint history
20%
Criminal background
10%
Unit: % verified by 'active license' alone.

What Changed in 2026 — Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses

2026
Delaware professional & occupational licenses portal active
The official Delaware portal at dpr.delaware.gov continues to serve as the canonical entry point for professional & occupational licenses in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for professional & occupational licenses
The NCSL National Occupational Licensing Database at www.ncsl.org provides federal-level context that complements Delaware state records.
2026
Delaware access in 2026
For 2026, Delaware continues to publish professional & occupational licenses information through state-authorized portals; check dpr.delaware.gov for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Delaware's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.

The 4-Step Delaware License Verification

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Step 1 — Identify the profession
Each occupation has its own Delaware board (medical, bar, contractor, real-estate, cosmetology, etc.).
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Step 2 — Confirm the state
Licenses are state-issued. A Delaware license is NOT automatically valid in other states (unless via compact).
3
Step 3 — Use the official board lookup
Every Delaware board has a free verification tool. Never pay a third party for verification.
4
Step 4 — Check disciplinary history
Active license ≠ clean record. Always check the Delaware board's disciplinary actions search.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses

MYTH"There's one national license database."
FACTLicensing is state-by-state, board-by-board. A nurse, a contractor, and a barber in Delaware are verified in three different systems.
MYTH"A web printout is official verification."
FACTEmployers and other boards often require primary-source verification — the board's own certified letter or direct feed — not a screenshot.
MYTH"A clean lookup means no complaints ever."
FACTBoard lookups show public discipline — formal actions. Complaints that closed without action typically never appear.
MYTH"A license only works in the state that issued it."
FACTCompacts changed that: nursing (NLC), medicine (IMLC), and others let one license or an expedited pathway cover many states. Check the compact map.
MYTH"Inactive means revoked."
FACTInactive usually means not currently practicing — retired, lapsed, or paused. Revoked is a discipline status, and boards label the difference.

Primary Sources and Official Record Portals

Related Licenses Resources

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National view of this topic: All states: Licenses
Sample Delaware counties: Kent · New Castle · Sussex

Licenses Databases

10 official Delaware licenses sources.

Licenses

License Look-Up | eLicense - DelPros - Delaware.gov
Official Free
Permit and license lookups for Delaware run through here. It is an official government source.
🌐 delpros.delaware.gov
Individual Appraiser | ASC gov
Official Free
Delaware Email · State Data Last Updated On Mon, 10/31/2022 - 12:28 · Disciplinary and Other Actions The National Registry reports as public information active disciplinary actions that limit an appraiser’s ability to appraise (current revocations, suspensions, and voluntary surrenders in lieu of discipline).
🌐 asc.gov
Public Resources – Delaware State Bar Association
Official Free
Get started by filling in one or more of the search fields below. Then press Enter or click the Search button below to find entries that match any of those search criteria. In Delaware, the Supreme Court maintains the list of active attorneys .
🌐 dsba.org
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
Official Free
More than 1.1 million business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more than 55% of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 65% of the Fortune 500.
🌐 icis.corp.delaware.gov
Business Licenses FAQs - Division of Revenue - State of Delaware
Official Free
Licensing activity for Delaware is tracked through this source. It is an official government source.
🌐 revenue.delaware.gov
Cashing of Checks - Office of the State Bank Commissioner - State of Delaware
Official Free
Thank you for your interest in obtaining a Cashing of Checks, Drafts or Money Orders License in Delaware. We have included links to the following documents for your convenience. You may print the application and return it to the Office of the State Bank Commissioner with the appropriate documents.
🌐 banking.delaware.gov
State Service - State Based Systems - NAIC
Official Free
Official public records resource for Delaware. The office's own search beats aggregators for currency, if not always for convenience. Requests route faster when they cite exactly what this office says it holds.
🌐 sbs.naic.org
Delaware Approved Mortgage Loan Originators - Office of the State Bank Commissioner - State of Delaware
Official Free
Click on the link below to search for a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator approved by the Office of the State Bank Commissioner in accordance with the Delaware Secure and Fair Enforcement Act. Please note that the statuses of MLOs are subject to change and this list is updated weekly on Thursday.
🌐 banking.delaware.gov
Frequently Asked Questions - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware
Official Free
C. §2718, says, “Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any person(s) licensed to practice engineering or architecture in Delaware.” Direct all questions about the practice of engineering in Delaware to the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers.
🌐 dpr.delaware.gov
Pricing - ARELLO
Official Free
Official public records resource for Delaware. Records requests here follow the state's open-records act, with response deadlines that bind. What displays online is usually a subset — the office holds more than it posts.
🌐 arello.com

Delaware Counties

All 3 Delaware counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

New Castle Sussex Kent

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Delaware professional and occupational licenses (medical, legal, contracting, real estate, cosmetology, etc.) can be verified through the Official Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses at dpr.delaware.gov. Look for the 'License Lookup' or 'Verify a Licensee' tool — searches are typically by name or license number and return active/inactive status.

Delaware business licensing combines state, county, and city permits depending on activity. The Official Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses at dpr.delaware.gov is the primary state portal; local business-tax certificates are issued by the city or county where you operate. The federal usa.gov permits guide is a helpful starting overview.

That depends on the profession. Delaware, like most states, licenses regulated occupations such as healthcare, legal, construction, real estate, cosmetology, security, and many trades. The Official Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses publishes the full list and exemption criteria at dpr.delaware.gov.

Complaints against licensed professionals in Delaware are filed with the issuing board or division under the Official Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses. Most boards accept online complaint submissions at dpr.delaware.gov, plus mail-in forms. Each board reviews complaints under the standards in Delaware's occupational code.

Many Delaware boards offer license-by-reciprocity, license-by-endorsement, or expedited pathways for applicants already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction. The Official Delaware Professional & Occupational Licenses at dpr.delaware.gov publishes the reciprocity rules per profession; some require additional Delaware-specific exams or jurisprudence tests.