Delaware Electrical Contractor License

Direct answer: To get a electrical contractor license in Delaware, you or your business’s qualifying individual must hold a Master or Limited Electrician license from the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners, carry $300,000 liability insurance, pass the NEC-based exam (if by examination), and register your contracting business with the Division of Revenue and Department of Labor. Board of Electrical Examiners; Division of Revenue; Contractor registration. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))

Requirements last verified: 2026-10-29

Requirement	Details
Licensing agency	Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation). Licenses are individual (Master, Limited, etc.); businesses contract by employing a licensed Master/Limited. Agency page. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/?utm_source=openai))
Who qualifies as an “electrical contractor”	Businesses that advertise/contract for electrical work must have a Delaware-licensed Master or Limited Electrician in responsible charge; individuals performing electrical services must hold the appropriate license. 24 Del. C. §1408, §1410. ([delcode.delaware.gov](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c014/sc02/?utm_source=openai))
Application fees (DPR)	Master: $203; Master Special: $200; Limited: $127; Limited Special: $127; Journeyperson/Residential (if applicable on path): $105. Paid in DELPROS. Fee schedule. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/fees/))
Experience (by exam)	Master: 6 years FT OR 4 years FT under a Master + 2 years technical training. Limited: 3 years FT under Master/Limited. Credit if you completed a registered apprenticeship. Use DPR Verification of Employment. Requirements. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))
Exam	Board approval required; NEC-based; remote proctoring via Examroom; minimum 75% to pass. Apply at least 45 days before test date. Exam info. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/exams/?utm_source=openai))
Insurance	General liability insurance of at least $300,000 required for Master/Limited before license issuance. Employer policy acceptable if it lists you as covered. Insurance rule. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))
Minimum age	18+ for Apprentice; 20+ for Journeyperson. Master/Limited have experience/training prerequisites (no separate age stated). 24 Del. C. §1408. ([delcode.delaware.gov](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c014/sc02/index.html?utm_source=openai))
Business registration	All contractors must obtain a Delaware business license (contractor license) from Division of Revenue; gross receipts tax applies. Non‑resident contractors may need a bond. Contractor guidance. ([revenue.delaware.gov](https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/contractors-resident-and-non-resident/?utm_source=openai))
Contractor registration (DOL)	Register as a construction contractor with the Delaware Department of Labor before starting work. DOL Contractor Registration. ([onestop.delaware.gov](https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors?utm_source=openai))
Renewal	Biennial in even-numbered years; renew by June 30. Proof of $300,000 insurance and CE required. Renewal fee announced at renewal; late fee is 50% of renewal fee. Renewal; Fees. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/renewal/?utm_source=openai))
CE hours	Master/Master Special/Limited/Limited Special: 10 hours each cycle; beginning with second renewal, 5 must be NEC-related. Journeyperson/Residential: 5 hours. CE guidance. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/continuing-education-and-audit-information/?utm_source=openai))

How to get a electrical contractor license in Delaware

1. Create your DELPROS account and choose Master or Limited Electrician by Examination or Reciprocity, based on your background. Gather proof of insurance (or plan to upload after passing), experience documents, and any apprenticeship completion certificates. DELPROS steps. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))
2. Document experience. Upload a Certificate of Completion (if you finished a registered apprenticeship) or have each employer submit DPR’s Verification of Employment showing the required full‑time hours. Experience paths. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))
3. Apply for Board exam approval at least 45 days before your target date. The exam is NEC‑based, proctored online via Examroom; score 75%+ to pass. Exam details. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/exams/?utm_source=openai))
4. Pay the DPR application fee (Master $203; Limited $127) and, after passing, submit proof of $300,000 general liability insurance so DPR can issue your license. Fees; Insurance. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/fees/))
5. Register your contracting business. Obtain your Delaware business (contractor) license from the Division of Revenue and enroll for gross receipts tax; non‑residents may have bond requirements. Revenue contractor page. ([revenue.delaware.gov](https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/contractors-resident-and-non-resident/?utm_source=openai))
6. Complete Delaware Department of Labor Contractor Registration before doing “construction services” work. DOL registration. ([onestop.delaware.gov](https://onestop.delaware.gov/Operate_Contractors?utm_source=openai))
7. Renew in even years by June 30 and complete CE: 10 hours for Master/Limited (5 NEC from second renewal onward). Maintain $300,000 insurance. Renewal; CE rules. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/renewal/?utm_source=openai))

Delaware electrical contractor license: who needs which license?

Delaware licenses individual electricians (Master, Limited, Master/Limited Special, Journeyperson, Residential, Apprentice). A company that contracts for electrical work must have a Delaware‑licensed Master or Limited Electrician in responsible charge; individuals performing work must hold an appropriate license. 24 Del. C. ch.14. ([delcode.delaware.gov](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c014/sc02/?utm_source=openai))

Master vs. Limited Electrician (contractor qualifiers)

Typical contractor qualifiers are Masters or Limiteds. By examination, a Master needs either six years of full‑time experience, or four years under a Master plus two years of technical training; a Limited needs three years under Master/Limited supervision. Apprenticeship completers may qualify to test sooner. DPR requirements. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))

Insurance, vehicles, and signage

Before DPR issues a Master or Limited license, you must show at least $300,000 in general liability insurance. Licensed electricians (except journeyperson/residential/apprentice) must display “Licensed Electrician” and their license number (3‑inch letters/numbers) on work vehicles. Insurance; Rule 1.3. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))

Business steps beyond the DPR license

All contractors must obtain a Delaware business (contractor) license from the Division of Revenue and pay gross receipts tax; certain non‑resident contractors may be required to post a bond. You must also complete Delaware Department of Labor Contractor Registration before beginning construction services. Revenue contractor page; DOL registration. ([revenue.delaware.gov](https://revenue.delaware.gov/business-tax-forms/contractors-resident-and-non-resident/?utm_source=openai))

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Delaware electrical contractor license renewal and CE

Licenses renew biennially in even‑numbered years by June 30. Masters/Limiteds complete 10 CE hours each cycle (from the second renewal onward, 5 must be NEC‑related). Proof of $300,000 insurance is required at renewal; late renewals add a 50% late fee. Renewal; CE; Late fee note. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/renewal/?utm_source=openai))

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a separate Delaware “electrical contractor” license for companies?

No. Delaware licenses individual electricians (Master, Limited, etc.). A company “electrical contractor” operates by employing a Delaware‑licensed Master or Limited and meeting business registration/insurance requirements. 24 Del. C. ch.14; Division of Revenue. ([delcode.delaware.gov](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c014/sc02/?utm_source=openai))

What exam is required and who administers it?

The Board approves you to test; exams are NEC‑based and delivered online via Examroom. A 75% score is required to pass. Exam details. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/exams/?utm_source=openai))

How much are the application fees?

As of October 29, 2026: Master $203; Master Special $200; Limited $127; Limited Special $127. Fees are paid in DELPROS and are non‑refundable. Fee schedule. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/fees/))

What insurance or bonds are required?

DPR requires at least $300,000 in general liability insurance for Master/Limited licensure. Separately, the Division of Revenue may require a bond for certain non‑resident contractors for tax compliance. DPR insurance; Revenue contractor bond info. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/))

When do Delaware electrical licenses renew and what CE is required?

Renew by June 30 of even‑numbered years. Masters/Limiteds: 10 CE hours per cycle (from the second renewal onward, 5 hours must be NEC). Journeyperson/Residential: 5 hours. Renewal; CE rules. ([dpr.delaware.gov](https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/renewal/?utm_source=openai))

Is there a minimum age?

Apprentice applicants must be at least 18; journeyperson must be at least 20. Master/Limited have experience/training prerequisites rather than a stated minimum age. 24 Del. C. §1408. ([delcode.delaware.gov](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c014/sc02/index.html?utm_source=openai))

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