Northeast · Real Estate License
Delaware
Salesperson License Requirements
99
Pre-Licensing Hours
classroom or online
$313
Est. Total Cost
fees only (excl. education)
6–20 weeks
Timeline
start to license
2 years
Renewal Cycle
21 CE hours required
Step-by-Step Licensing Process
Complete 99-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Take a DREC-approved 99-hour course.
Estimated time: 4–12 weeks
Create DELPROS Account and Submit Background Check
Create account in DELPROS system. Complete digital fingerprinting through IdentoGO ($72). Must clear before exam authorization.
Estimated time: 2–4 weeks
Pass the Pearson VUE Licensing Exam
Register and pay $85 exam fee. Pass both National (70%) and State (70%) sections.
Estimated time: 1–2 weeks
Submit Application to DREC
Submit application with $131 fee + $25 Guaranty Fund fee.
Estimated time: 2–4 weeks processing
Affiliate with a Broker
Secure a sponsoring broker to activate license.
Estimated time: 1–4 weeks
Pre-Licensing Education
Hours Required
Verified99 hours of DREC-approved pre-licensing education. One of the higher requirements nationally. Reciprocal applicants from other states need only the 33-hour Delaware Real Estate Law course.
Required Topics / Courses
- Real Estate Principles, Practice, and Delaware Law (99 hrs — property law, ownership, contracts, agency, financing, closings, appraisal, fair housing, DE-specific statutes and regulations)
Provider type: DREC-approved education providers
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Licensing Exam
Exam Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Computer-based, multiple-choice. In-person only at Pearson VUE test centers (no online option).
| Section | Questions | Time | Passing Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 150 min | 70% |
| State (Delaware) | 40 | 90 min | 70% |
| Total | 120 | 240 min | — |
Retake policy: Unlimited retakes within 12 months of first attempt. Only retake failed section(s). $85 per attempt. Minimum 24-hour wait between attempts.
70% passing score on both sections. Pass rate approximately 56% (Q1 2025). Test centers in Dover and Newark; additional centers in MD, PA, NJ. Must clear DPR background check before Pearson VUE releases exam authorization.
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Fee Breakdown
| Fee | Amount | Paid To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Fee (per attempt) | $85.00 | Pearson VUE | |
| License Application Fee | $131.00 | DREC / DPR | |
| Guaranty Fund Fee | $25.00 | State of Delaware | |
| Background Check / Fingerprinting | $72.00 | IdentoGO | |
| Estimated Total | $313.00 | Excludes education costs |
Requirements
Minimum Age
18 years old
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Residency
Not required
Non-residents may obtain a Delaware license.
Citizenship
US citizen or legal resident
Background Check
Required
Digital fingerprinting through IdentoGO required. $72 fee. Must clear before exam authorization is released.
Sponsoring Broker
Required
Must affiliate with a Delaware-licensed broker.
Reciprocity
Delaware has reciprocity agreements
Type: Universal Conditional Reciprocity
Delaware does not have state-specific agreements but allows any active out-of-state licensee to obtain a reciprocal license by completing the 33-hour Delaware Real Estate Law course and meeting other application requirements. Full 99-hour pre-licensing education is waived.
Renewal & Continuing Education
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education Hours
21 hours per renewal cycle
Renewal Fee
$131.00
Deadlines
April 30 of even-numbered years (universal deadline for all licensees).
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Sources
https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/
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https://www.usrealtytraining.com/blogs/delaware-real-estate-exam
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https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/realestate/ressalesperson/
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