How to Obtain your Delaware Nursing License | Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
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Application |
$141 |
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Temporary License |
$40 |
| Fingerprinting |
$69 |
License Renewal
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ASSOCIATED FEES |
PROCESS |
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Timely |
Notified of fee at time of renewal expiration |
Renewal notice sent several weeks before expiration |
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Late Fee |
50% of Renewal Fee |
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| Reinstatement |
$212 |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 30 days to receive a temporary license Delaware after all necessary documents have been received – the license is valid for 30 days (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
To receive a temporary license in Delaware you must also have a current job offer in the state of Delaware.
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NECESSARY DOCUMENTS |
TEMPORARY |
PERMANENT |
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Completed Application (notarized) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Completed Temporary License Application |
Yes |
No |
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Copy of Current Driver’s License |
Yes |
Yes |
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Copy of Job Offer Letter |
Yes |
No |
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Copy of Current RN License |
Yes |
Yes |
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Verification of Original State License |
Yes |
Yes |
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Nursing Reference Form |
Yes |
Yes |
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Criminal Background Check |
Yes |
Yes |
Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are being processed. There are additional steps that must be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
Reinstatement:
- In Delaware, RN licenses expire on February 28th, May 31st, or September 30th of odd years only.
- Reinstatement must submit proof of 30 hours of CEU and also have a criminal background check completed.
- View license verification information here.
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Delaware State Board of Nursing
Cannon Building, Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-744-4500