Delaware is an Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) state
Delaware Board of Nursing
861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Suite 203
Dover, DE 19904
TEL: 302-744-4500
FAX: 302-739-2711
License by Endorsement
| Processing Fees | |
|---|---|
| Application | $141 |
| Temp License | $40 |
| Fingerprinting | $69 |
Temp License Processing
Within 7-14 business days upon receipt of all required docs - valid for 30 days.
Must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions.
Must have a job offer in the state of Delaware.
| Documents Needed | Temp | Perm |
|---|---|---|
| Completed application - notarized | Yes | Yes |
| Completed temporary license application | Yes | No |
| Copy of driver’s license | Yes | Yes |
| Copy of job offer letter | Yes | No |
| Copy of current RN license | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of original state license | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing reference form | Yes | Yes |
| Criminal background check | Yes | Yes |
*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license. Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.
License Renewal
| Processing Fees | Renewal License Processing | |
|---|---|---|
| Timely | Notified of renewal fee at time of renewal | Renewal notice sent several weeks before expiration |
| Late | 50% of renewal fee | |
| Reinstatement | $212 |
Additional Info
RN licenses expire on February 28, May 31 or September 30 of odd years.
Reinstatements - Must submit proof of 30 hours of CEU and complete criminal background check
Online Renewal
Verify a Delaware license
NOTE: Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address
pating compact states.
