Official sources and verification (10)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardDelaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration
Delaware Department of Labor, Office of Contractor Registration
Delaware Department of Labor's, Office of Contractor Registration
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors
You can start a new application for a Contractor Certificate or renew an existing Contractor Certificate on One Stop.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Fees / Application$200
200
For a one year registration:
$200.00 if you perform Private Construction
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License term in years1 years
1
For a one year registration
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Qualifications / InsuranceWorkers' compensation is required for employees, subject to limited exceptions.
Workers' compensation is required for employees, subject to limited exceptions.
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 sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
RenewalYou can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days before expiration.
You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration. Applies to: Delaware contractor registration certificates
You can ONLY renew a Contractor Certificate when the Certificate is within 90-days prior to expiration.
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceThe contractor-registration program includes roofing (NAICS 238160).
The contractor-registration program includes roofing (NAICS 238160).
A few examples of NAICS Codes related to this certification are: ... 238160 Roofing
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Agency guidanceThe application fee shown covers a one-year private-construction registration. One-year fees are $300 for public construction or $500 for both public and private construction.
The application fee shown covers a one-year private-construction registration. One-year fees are $300 for public construction or $500 for both public and private construction.
For a one year registration: $200.00 if you perform Private Construction $300.00 if you perform Public Construction $500.00 if you perform Public and Private Construction
Official sourceLast verified Oct 25, 2026
Agency guidanceA discounted two-year registration is available only after two consecutive registered years, timely renewal before expiration, and no prior state or federal labor-law violations.
A discounted two-year registration is available only after two consecutive registered years, timely renewal before expiration, and no prior state or federal labor-law violations.
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 Laws
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