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Delaware Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

The license runs on the calendar year and renews each January 1 for $75 plus the gross receipts fee.1 None.1

TradeRenewalContinuing education
General contractorThe license runs on the calendar year and renews each January 1 for $75 plus the gross receipts fee.1None.1
ElectricalLicenses renew every 2 years and expire June 30 of even-numbered years.2Master and limited licenses: 10 hours per renewal period (5 on the NEC from the second renewal).2
PlumbingLicenses renew every 2 years and expire October 31 of even-numbered years.35 hours per renewal: 3 on code changes, 1 on safety, 1 on cross connections and backflow.3
HVACLicenses renew every 2 years and expire October 31 of even-numbered years.45 hours per renewal: 3 on code changes, 1 on safety, 1 on the energy code.4

Renewal rules for roofing: check with Division of Revenue.

When does a Delaware contractor license expire?

The license runs on the calendar year and renews each January 1 for $75 plus the gross receipts fee. Renewal can be done online through One Stop.1

How many continuing education hours does Delaware require?

None. The contractor business license has no continuing education requirement.1

Renewal fee: check with Division of Revenue.

Sources

  1. Division of Revenue: renewal (delcode.delaware.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Board of Electrical Examiners (DPR): electrical renewal (dpr.delaware.gov)
  3. Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Examiners (DPR): plumbing renewal (dpr.delaware.gov)
  4. Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Examiners (DPR): HVAC renewal (dpr.delaware.gov)