Delaware License Overview
Compact / eNLCYes — Compact
Endorsement Fee$110
Typical Timing30 days
NursysYes
Temporary LicenseYes
Board Phone(302) 744-4500
How Long Does It Take?
Typical timing: 30 days.
TGL Recruiter tip: Processing estimates change with fingerprint delays, missing documents, and application volume. Confirm the current timeline with the Board before promising a start date — and always start early.
Step-by-Step Licensing Process
✓ Delaware is an eNLC compact state. Nurses with a multistate license from a compact primary state may practice in Delaware without a separate license.
Permanent License — Endorsement
- Apply online through the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation and pay the $110 fee.
- Request license verification via Nursys. Delaware participates in Nursys.
- Complete fingerprint-based background check — instructions are provided after your application is received.
- Processing typically takes approximately 30 days.
Temporary License
- Delaware offers a temporary permit valid for 90 days while your endorsement application is processed.
- Request the temporary permit with your endorsement application through the Division portal.
TGL Recruiter tip: Start the licensing process as early as possible — especially for non-compact states, which can take 8–12 weeks. Your TGL recruiter will track your application status and help you time your assignment start date.
Fees
Endorsement fee is $110. Temporary permit included at no additional cost. Biennial renewal is $110. Background check fees are separate.
Fees change. Always verify current amounts at the official Delaware Board of Nursing website before applying.
License Renewal
Delaware RN licenses renew every two years. Renewal requires 30 hours of continuing education per renewal period. Renewal fee is $110.
Important Notes for Travel Nurses
- Delaware is a compact (eNLC) state — nurses with a multistate license from a compact home state may practice without endorsement.
- Delaware is a smaller state with a streamlined application process — processing is often faster than 30 days.
- APRN licenses have separate requirements; confirm specifics with the Board if applicable.
Last reviewed by TGL MedStaff: September 2026 —
Licensing requirements change. Always verify with the
Delaware Board of Nursing.
