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Delaware nursing license lookup, renewal and board contact

Use DELPROS for Delaware license records and online transactions. RN and LPN renewal dates are credential-specific, and full two-year CE requirements are 30 hours for RNs and 24 for LPNs.

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Which system should you use?

The route depends on the task and credential. Only links tied to a reviewed task record are presented as official actions.

GoalReviewed routeState-specific note
Verify current license statusDELPROSSearch by license number when available and document the live Delaware result date.
Renew or reactivate a licenseDelaware Nursing RenewalFollow this published timing: LPN licenses expire February 28 of even years; RN dates are assigned in odd years. Confirm the individual record.
Check CE or continuing competenceCE and Audit InformationReview the exact requirement before buying coursework: For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.
Apply by endorsementLicensure by Reciprocity/EndorsementUse Nursys where available; otherwise obtain verification as instructed by Delaware.
Use the account or transaction portalDELPROSConfirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: dpr.delaware.gov, delpros.delaware.gov.
Check complaints or public disciplineofficial complaint and discipline resourceFor Delaware, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot.
Contact the licensing authorityDelaware Board of NursingCall (302) 744-4500 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route.
Use national verification or monitoringNursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when acceptedDelaware is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Delaware or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence.

Delaware licensing facts

How regulation is organized

Delaware Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Delaware: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use DELPROS License Look-Up; renewal uses Renewal information. The recorded renewal schedule is Two-year credential-specific schedule The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.

Public verification

DELPROS License Look-Up is the reviewed public verification route for Delaware. The destination is hosted on delpros.delaware.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.

Renewal timing

For Delaware, the recorded renewal cycle is Two-year credential-specific schedule The named renewal route is Renewal information. The current fee summary is Renewal amount is shown in DELPROS; published application fee is $181 and reinstatement is $272..

CE or competence

The reviewed Delaware continuing-education or competence rule is: For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain certificates and respond to any DELPROS/Board audit request..

Reviewed fieldCurrent dataset value
AuthorityDelaware Board of Nursing
Public verificationDELPROS
Renewal cycleTwo-year credential-specific schedule
Renewal deadlineLPN licenses expire February 28 of even years; RN dates are assigned in odd years. Confirm the individual record.
Continuing competenceFor a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.
FeesRenewal amount is shown in DELPROS; published application fee is $181 and reinstatement is $272.
Compact statusNLC member jurisdiction
CredentialsRN, LPN, APRN
Phone(302) 744-4500
Physical locationCannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904
Mailing addressCannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904
Primary official domainsdpr.delaware.gov, delpros.delaware.gov

Authority and credential routing

The Delaware Board of Nursing uses the DELPROS system for applications, renewals and public license services. RN and LPN renewal schedules differ, so the credential and expiration date must be checked before acting.

Credential in this recordRN
Credential in this recordLPN
Credential in this recordAPRN

The reviewed Delaware credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use DELPROS License Look-Up for the public record and Renewal information for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is delpros.delaware.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Two-year credential-specific schedule

How to verify a Delaware nursing license

DELPROS License Look-Up is the reviewed public verification route for Delaware. The destination is hosted on delpros.delaware.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renewal information.

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Employer note: Re-run the DELPROS public lookup at the time of credentialing rather than relying on a screenshot.

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How to interpret the result

FieldMeaningRisk to avoid
Delaware credential typeFor Delaware, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit.For Delaware, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority.
Current statusRead the exact status wording published by Delaware Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted.For Delaware, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice.
Expiration / renewal timingTwo-year credential-specific schedule. LPN licenses expire February 28 of even years; RN dates are assigned in odd years. Confirm the individual record.For Delaware, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record.
Multistate designationDelaware is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Delaware or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence.For Delaware, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move.
Public discipline or restrictionsReview public orders or restrictions linked by Delaware Board of Nursing, DELPROS or Nursys when applicable.Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice.
Verification dateThe result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Delaware verification date.For Delaware, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision.

Delaware nursing license renewal

CycleTwo-year credential-specific schedule
DeadlineLPN licenses expire February 28 of even years; RN dates are assigned in odd years. Confirm the individual record.
Published fee summaryRenewal amount is shown in DELPROS; published application fee is $181 and reinstatement is $272.
CE / competenceRN: 30 hours; LPN: 24 hours for a full two-year renewal period, including specified subject requirements.

Named renewal system: DELPROS.

  1. Confirm the exact expiration date and renewal eligibility.
  2. Complete required CE and practice requirements.
  3. Sign in to DELPROS and complete the renewal.
  4. Pay the credential-specific amount shown.
  5. Verify the renewed status publicly.

Renewal cautions

  • RN and LPN renewal dates are not identical.
  • New or partial-cycle licensees can have prorated CE requirements.

Continuing education or continuing competence

For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.

  • At least three hours related to substance abuse.
  • At least one hour related to child abuse, exploitation, trafficking, domestic violence or reporting obligations.
  • Meet practice-hour or refresher requirements described by the Board.

Records and audits: Maintain certificates and respond to any DELPROS/Board audit request.

Delaware license by endorsement

The reviewed Delaware credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use DELPROS License Look-Up for the public record and Renewal information for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is delpros.delaware.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Two-year credential-specific schedule

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Read the detailed Delaware endorsement checklist

National verification and compact status

NLC member jurisdiction

Delaware is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Two-year credential-specific schedule and the authority model is State professional licensing board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.

Nursys services · Compact eligibility

Published fee records

TransactionCredentialAmountSource note
RN/LPN application by endorsementRN/LPN$181Application fee. Official source ↗
ReinstatementRN/LPN$272Reinstatement fee. Official source ↗
Temporary permitRN/LPN$40Separate temporary permit fee. Official source ↗

Delaware Board of Nursing contact and location

Physical address
Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904
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Mailing address
Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904
Email / service hours

Confirm current service hours before calling or visiting.

Location note: Confirm office hours and whether walk-in service is available before visiting.

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates nursing licenses in Delaware?

Delaware Board of Nursing. The Delaware Board of Nursing uses the DELPROS system for applications, renewals and public license services. RN and LPN renewal schedules differ, so the credential and expiration date must be checked before acting.

What is the reviewed Delaware license lookup?

DELPROS. DELPROS License Look-Up is the reviewed public verification route for Delaware. The destination is hosted on delpros.delaware.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renewal information.

When is a Delaware nursing license renewed?

Two-year credential-specific schedule. LPN licenses expire February 28 of even years; RN dates are assigned in odd years. Confirm the individual record.

What CE or competence applies in Delaware?

For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours.

What fee information is published for Delaware?

Renewal amount is shown in DELPROS; published application fee is $181 and reinstatement is $272.

How can I contact the nursing authority in Delaware?

Delaware Board of Nursing publishes (302) 744-4500 and Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904.

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Primary official source

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Reviewed July 27, 2026

Review date: July 27, 2026 · Next scheduled review: October 27, 2026.