Delaware contractor license cost
Delaware has no state contractor trade license. Contractors need a state business license from the Division of Revenue, plus any city or county license. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the DOR website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search Delaware's business license list. It shows a state business license, not a trade license or quality check. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Delaware Division of Revenue sources. See sources.
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| State contractor trade license None exists. Delaware requires a state business license instead. The Division of Revenue sets that fee; check its site for the current amount. | N/A (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Renewal
Licenses can renew every year or every three years. (source: DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- DOR: Contractors (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DOR: Business License FAQs (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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