Obtain Delaware Nursing License – Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) State
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $141 |
Temporary License | $40 |
| Fingerprinting | $69 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
Timely | Notified of fee at time of renewal expiration | Renewal notice sent several weeks before expiration |
Late Fee | 50% of Renewal Fee | |
| 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.
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Application (notarized) | Yes | Yes |
Completed Temporary License Application | Yes | No |
Copy of Current 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 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