Direct answer
The responsible authority is Delaware Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Delaware source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Delaware Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | DELPROS |
| Renewal cycle | Two-year credential-specific schedule |
| Renewal deadline | LPN licenses expire February 28 of even years; RN dates are assigned in odd years. Confirm the individual record. |
| Continuing competence | For a full two-year period, RNs complete 30 CE hours and LPNs complete 24 CE hours. |
| Fees | Renewal amount is shown in DELPROS; published application fee is $181 and reinstatement is $272. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (302) 744-4500 |
| Physical location | Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904 |
| Mailing address | Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904 |
| Primary official domains | dpr.delaware.gov, delpros.delaware.gov |
For Delaware, 6 primary official source records and 10 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | DELPROS | Use the reviewed Delaware primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Delaware result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Delaware Nursing Renewal | Delaware renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow 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 competence | CE and Audit Information | Delaware rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review 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 endorsement | Licensure by Reciprocity/Endorsement | The Delaware destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys where available; otherwise obtain verification as instructed by Delaware. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | DELPROS | Authenticated Delaware transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: dpr.delaware.gov, delpros.delaware.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Delaware. For Delaware, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Delaware Board of Nursing | For Delaware, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (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 monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Delaware authority remains the source for local requirements. Delaware 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. |
Complete official task destinations
DELPROS License Look-Up ↗
Official Delaware public professional license search.
Current primary official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Renewal information ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing education and audit ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Reciprocity/endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026DELPROS ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nursing fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Delaware Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Delaware status recorded as NLC member jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Delaware Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Delaware license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Delaware source remains DELPROS.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside DELPROS for Delaware; follow Delaware Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Delaware?
Delaware Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(302) 744-4500
Is there a separate mailing address?
Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.