Delaware Registered Nurse (RN) License Renewal Requirements

Delaware registered nurse licenses are regulated by the Delaware Board of Nursing, part of the Division of Professional Regulation (DPR). Delaware is a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), having joined in 2018.

At a Glance

Detail	Information
Regulatory Body	Delaware Board of Nursing (DPR)
Renewal Cycle	Every 2 years
RN Expiration Date	September 30 of odd years (newly issued licenses)
CE Hours Required	30 hours per renewal period (RN)
Practice Requirement	1,000 hours in past 5 years OR 400 hours in past 2 years
Compact State (NLC)	Yes (eNLC member since 2018)
Online Renewal	Yes — DELPROS system

Continuing Education Requirements

RN

• Total CE Hours: 30 contact hours per 2-year renewal period
• Substance Abuse Requirement: 3 of the 30 hours must be related to substance abuse (topics of nurse's choosing within the substance abuse category)
• All CE can be completed online — no live/in-person requirements
• CE must be entered individually in the CE Tracker within DELPROS (you do not upload certificates, but you must list each course)

First Renewal CE

The number of CE hours required for your first renewal depends on when and how your license was initially issued:

Licensure Method	License Duration	CE Hours for First Renewal
By Examination	Less than 2 years	0 hours
By Examination	2 years or more	30 hours
By Endorsement	Less than 1 year	0 hours
By Endorsement	1–2 years	Prorated
By Endorsement	2 years or more	30 hours

Practice Hours Requirement

In addition to CE, you must attest at renewal that you have practiced nursing for:

• 1,000 hours in the past 5 years, OR
• 400 hours in the past 2 years

APRN Requirements

• 30 hours of CE (same as RN, plus additional requirements per specialty)
• APRN license expires on the same date as your Delaware RN license
• Must renew your RN license before renewing APRN
• If you do not hold a Delaware RN license, APRN expires September 30 of odd years

Delaware-Specific Notes

• Compact state. If Delaware is your primary state of residence, you may hold a multistate license. Nurses from other compact states can practice in Delaware on their multistate license without a separate Delaware license.
• Self-attestation at renewal. You attest to CE and practice hour compliance. Certificates are not uploaded — but you must enter each course in the CE Tracker in DELPROS.
• Random audits. A percentage of licensees are randomly selected after renewal for audit of CE and practice requirements. Retain all documentation.
• Workforce data requirement. The Board requires nurses to provide workforce data upon renewal and reinstatement.
• Late renewal: Accepted up to 60 days past expiration with a 50% late fee surcharge. After 60 days, your license lapses and you must apply for reinstatement.
• Inactive status available if you're not practicing. Must request inactive status before the late renewal period ends.
• Renewal notices sent by email only. Keep your email address current in DELPROS.
• No paper applications accepted. All renewals processed through DELPROS online system.

How to Renew

1. Complete 30 hours of CE (including 3 hours substance abuse) during the renewal period
2. Enter all CE activities individually in the CE Tracker in DELPROS
3. Log in to your DELPROS account
4. Complete the online renewal application
5. Attest to CE completion and practice hours
6. Pay the renewal fee by credit or debit card
7. Retain CE certificates for audit purposes

Fees

Fee Type	Amount
Initial Application (RN/LPN/APRN)	$181
Renewal Fee	Communicated at time of renewal
Late Renewal Surcharge	50% of renewal fee

Contact Information

Delaware Board of Nursing (Division of Professional Regulation)

• Website: dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing
• Renewal Info: dpr.delaware.gov/boards/nursing/renewal
• DELPROS Portal: delpros.delaware.gov
• Phone: (302) 744-4500
• Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
• Address: Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904

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This page is for informational purposes only. Requirements may change — always verify current requirements with the Delaware Board of Nursing before renewing. Last reviewed March 2026.

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