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Delaware nursing license rules

Compact state

RN and LPN · Last checked October 29, 2026 · Sources

Delaware is a compact state (since January 2018). If your primary state of residence is another compact state and you hold a multistate license, you can work in Delaware in person or by telehealth without a new license. If you live in Delaware, your multistate license is issued here.

RN renewalEvery 2 years
RN CE hours per cycle30
RN endorsement fee$181
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
When it expires
Expires Feb 28, May 31, or Sept 30 of odd years depending on original issue date (new RN licenses expire Sept 30 of odd years)
Renewal fee
Not published as a fixed amount; the board gives the amount at renewal time Board page
Continuing education
30 contact hours per renewal cycle
Required CE topics
None found on the board's pages.
Endorsement fee
$181
Fingerprints for endorsement
Yes, a criminal background check with fingerprints
Temporary permit
Available. $40; requires a pending Delaware application and a Delaware job offer; expires 90 days after issue
How to apply
Apply in DELPROS; Nursys verification from the state of NCLEX eligibility; Delaware and FBI background check via IdentoGO fingerprinting; must meet a practice requirement (recent graduation, recent practice hours, or refresher) and CE.

Moving or traveling

Moving to Delaware from another compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new home state within 60 days (rule effective 2024-01-02). May keep practicing on the old multistate license until the new one is issued; the old one is then deactivated. Can apply before moving.

Moving here from a non-compact state? Apply by endorsement in the new home state; a multistate license may be issued if residency and uniform requirements (incl. state and federal fingerprint background checks) are met. The old single-state license is unaffected.

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Board of nursing

Delaware Board of Nursing (Division of Professional Regulation)

Licenses: RN, LPN

Board home · Renewal · Endorsement · CE rules
This page summarizes Delaware's rules from the board's own pages as of October 29, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply or renew. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@lawfrogrnesq.com.

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