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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
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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.
For 2026, Delaware continues to publish professional & occupational licenses information through state-authorized portals; check dpr.delaware.gov for current fees and processing times.
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Delaware's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for the .gov complement.
To look up a license, first select 'INDIVIDUAL' or 'FACILITY' under the search option below . Enter your search criteria, then click the 'SEARCH' button. The information requested will be displayed in a list at the bottom of the screen. To view more details on the license or to view a printer ...
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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 .
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. Businesses choose Delaware because we provide a complete package of incorporation services including modern and flexible corporate ...
A. Any person or entity conducting a trade or business in the State of Delaware is required to obtain a Delaware business license from the Delaware Division of Revenue . This includes entities located in Delaware who conduct their business outside the state. A business license must be obtained ...
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.
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.
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.
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Where do I verify a Delaware professional license?▼
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.
How do I apply for a Delaware business license?▼
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.
Is a Delaware license required to work in my profession?▼
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.
How do I report a complaint against a Delaware licensee?▼
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.
Does Delaware recognize licenses from other states?▼
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.
