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How to Get a Real estate agent License in Delaware (2026)

Quick answer

New licensees other than those licensed by reciprocity must complete 12 hours of new-salesperson modules within 90 days, in addition to renewal CE.

Required hours

99 hours

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Exam

Pass the general and Delaware law portions of the salesperson examination.

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Renewal

Real Estate licenses and permits expire April 30 of even years (2020, 2022, etc.).

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Continuing education

21 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Delaware Real Estate Commission

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The Delaware Real Estate Commission
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Salesperson Licensure
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Required hours

    99 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    completed the 99-hour Delaware salesperson’s pre-licensing course.
    Official source

    Exam

    Pass the general and Delaware law portions of the salesperson examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    passed the general and Delaware law portions of the salesperson’s examination.
    Official source

    Experience

    Employing Delaware-licensed broker of record must sign the required statement.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    The Statement of Broker of Record form signed by your employing DE-Licensed broker of record for the office where you will be employed.
    Official source

    Age

    18 years old

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Is at least 18 years of age.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    All applications are submitted through our online system, DELPROS.
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    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.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    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 source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

New licensees other than those licensed by reciprocity must complete 12 hours of new-salesperson modules within 90 days, in addition to renewal CE.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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 source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Real Estate licenses and permits expire April 30 of even years (2020, 2022, etc.).

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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.
Official source

License term in years

2 years

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
An active license must be renewed in DELPROS every two years before the expiration date.
Official source

Continuing education hours

21 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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.).
Official source

Continuing education topics

Approved module course content; first-renewal hours depend on the license issue date.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
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.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$149

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Salesperson | $149 | $224
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate salesperson / sales agent license in Delaware?

Real Estate licenses and permits expire April 30 of even years (2020, 2022, etc.).

Source and quotation
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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (14)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Delaware Real Estate Commission

Delaware Real Estate Commission

The Delaware Real Estate Commission
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/ressalesperson/

Salesperson Licensure
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/ressalesperson/

All applications are submitted through our online system, DELPROS.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

99 hours

99

completed the 99-hour Delaware salesperson’s pre-licensing course.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

Pass 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Employing 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Age

18 years old

18

Is at least 18 years of age.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

License term in years

2 years

2

An active license must be renewed in DELPROS every two years before the expiration date.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Real 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

21 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.).
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Approved 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.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$149

149

Salesperson | $149 | $224
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

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.

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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

New 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 source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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