Official sources and verification (14)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardDelaware Real Estate Commission
Delaware Real Estate Commission
The Delaware Real Estate Commission
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Qualifications / Required hours99 hours
99
completed the 99-hour Delaware salesperson’s pre-licensing course.
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Qualifications / ExamPass the general and Delaware law portions of the salesperson examination.
Pass the general and Delaware law portions of the salesperson examination.
passed the general and Delaware law portions of the salesperson’s examination.
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Qualifications / ExperienceEmploying Delaware-licensed broker of record must sign the required statement.
Employing Delaware-licensed broker of record must sign the required statement.
The Statement of Broker of Record form signed by your employing DE-Licensed broker of record for the office where you will be employed.
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Qualifications / Age18 years old
18
Is at least 18 years of age.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
License term in years2 years
2
An active license must be renewed in DELPROS every two years before the expiration date.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalReal Estate licenses and permits expire April 30 of even years (2020, 2022, etc.).
Real Estate licenses and permits expire April 30 of even years (2020, 2022, etc.). Applies to: Broker, associate broker and salesperson licenses, active or inactive.
Real Estate licenses and permits expire April 30 of even years (2020, 2022, etc.). This includes Broker, Associate Broker and Salesperson licenses, whether in active or inactive status, and all office permits.
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Continuing education hours21 hours
21
Active Real Estate Professionals (Broker, Associate Broker, Salesperson) must complete 21 hours of approved CE during each full licensure renewal periods between May 1 and April 30 even-numbered years (2016-2018, 2018-2020, etc.).
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Continuing education topicsApproved module course content; first-renewal hours depend on the license issue date.
Approved module course content; first-renewal hours depend on the license issue date.
The content of your CE must be based on the required Module Course Contents.
Use this chart to determine how much CE you must complete for your first renewal as a Broker, Associate Broker or Salesperson in Delaware.
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Fees / Application$149
149
Salesperson | $149 | $224
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ReciprocityStatutory pathways include Delaware law prelicensing coursework or equivalent out-of-state prelicensing education, plus passing the Delaware state examination. Consult the Commission for eligibility.
Statutory pathways include Delaware law prelicensing coursework or equivalent out-of-state prelicensing education, plus passing the Delaware state examination. Consult the Commission for eligibility.
Has successfully completed the Delaware law portion of the prelicensing course and passed the state portion of the Delaware licensing examination; or
Has successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed prelicensing education for the State in the other state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States and has passed the state portion of the Delaware licensing examination.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceNew licensees other than those licensed by reciprocity must complete 12 hours of new-salesperson modules within 90 days, in addition to renewal CE.
New licensees other than those licensed by reciprocity must complete 12 hours of new-salesperson modules within 90 days, in addition to renewal CE.
All newly licensed individuals, other than individuals licensed by reciprocity, must complete the following twelve hours of required new salesperson course modules within 90 days of the date of license issuance:
These new salesperson course modules will be in addition to the continuing education required for licensure renewal
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026