Delaware general contractor license & renewal
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Exam
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Renewal
You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Businesses providing construction services must register before starting work; this is additional to Division of Revenue business licensing.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
In addition to registering and licensing your business with the Division of Revenue and reporting hiring with the Department of Labor, Delaware State law requires businesses who perform "Construction Services" to also be registered with the Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Contractor Registration BEFORE their work begins in the State.Official source
Agency guidance
The listed application fee covers one year of private construction registration. Public construction is $300; both private and public is $500.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
$200.00 if you perform Private Construction $300.00 if you perform Public Construction $500.00 if you perform Public and Private ConstructionOfficial source
Agency guidance
A two-year renewal option requires two consecutive years of registration, timely renewal and no prior state or federal labor-law violations.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Must have been continuously registered for the last two consecutive years Renewal application must be received timely prior to expiration date No prior violations of State or Federal Labor LawsOfficial source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration
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Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Contractor Registration
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Check the qualifications
Insurance
Workers' compensation is required for employees, subject to limited exceptions.
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Delaware law, with limited exceptions, requires all employers to secure workers' compensation insurance to cover all their full-time, part-time, seasonal or occasional employees prior to hiring and working in the State.
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Application fee
$200.00
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
For a one year registration: $200.00 if you perform Private Construction
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License fee
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Apply with the agency
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You can start a new application for a Contractor Certificate or renew an existing Contractor Certificate on One Stop.
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Official sources and verification (10)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Contractor RegistrationOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
You can start a new application for a Contractor Certificate or renew an existing Contractor Certificate on One Stop.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
For a one year registration: $200.00 if you perform Private ConstructionOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
Delaware law, with limited exceptions, requires all employers to secure workers' compensation insurance to cover all their full-time, part-time, seasonal or occasional employees prior to hiring and working in the State.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
In addition to registering and licensing your business with the Division of Revenue and reporting hiring with the Department of Labor, Delaware State law requires businesses who perform "Construction Services" to also be registered with the Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Contractor Registration BEFORE their work begins in the State.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
$200.00 if you perform Private Construction $300.00 if you perform Public Construction $500.00 if you perform Public and Private ConstructionOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
Must have been continuously registered for the last two consecutive years Renewal application must be received timely prior to expiration date No prior violations of State or Federal Labor LawsOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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