Delaware Real Estate License Requirements: Step-by-Step Guide
How to get your Delaware real estate salesperson license — education hours, PSI exam, application, and renewal requirements.
Delaware has some of the most rigorous real estate licensing requirements in the country, including 99 pre-license hours and 21 CE hours per renewal cycle. Here's the complete step-by-step process for getting your Delaware salesperson license.
Step 1: Meet Eligibility Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be of good moral character
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- No disqualifying criminal conviction (reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Commission)
- No U.S. citizenship or Delaware residency requirement
Step 2: Complete 99 Hours of Pre-License Education
Enroll in and complete a Commission-approved 99-hour pre-license course. This is one of the highest pre-license hour requirements in the United States.
The 99-hour course covers: - Delaware real estate law (Title 24, Chapter 29) - Agency, contracts, and disclosures - Real estate finance and calculations - Property ownership and transfer - Fair housing
Complete all 99 hours from an approved Delaware real estate school before scheduling the exam.
Step 3: Pass the Delaware PSI Exam
Schedule your exam through PSI after completing pre-license education.
Exam structure: - 80 national questions + 30 state questions = 110 total - 3-hour time limit - 70% passing score = 77 correct out of 110 - Both sections graded separately
Exam fee: Approximately $85 (verify current pricing at psiexams.com)
You may schedule at PSI testing centers in Delaware or nearby states.
Step 4: Apply for Your License
After passing both exam sections, apply to the Delaware Real Estate Commission through the Division of Professional Regulation: - Completed application - Proof of pre-license education (certificate of completion) - Passing PSI score report - Application fee - Background check authorization - Sponsoring broker information
Your license is not active until you have a sponsoring broker. You cannot practice as a salesperson without broker supervision.
Step 5: Activate with a Sponsoring Broker
Your salesperson license must be activated by a Delaware licensed broker. You work under the broker's supervision and cannot operate independently as a salesperson.
The broker must submit an affiliation form to the Commission to activate your license.
Step 6: Renewal and Continuing Education
- Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
- CE requirement: 21 hours per 2-year cycle — one of the highest in the country
- CE courses must be from Commission-approved providers
- Required CE topics typically include: fair housing, agency, and Commission-designated core topics
Failure to complete CE or renew on time results in license lapse. Reinstatement may require additional fees and documentation.
Key Facts to Memorize for the Exam
- Pre-license: 99 hours (salesperson)
- Renewal: every 2 years
- CE: 21 hours per cycle
- Governing law: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 29
- Regulator: Delaware Real Estate Commission under Division of Professional Regulation
- Commission: 9 members
Delaware License Reciprocity
Delaware has reciprocity with certain states. Contact the Commission or visit the DPRD website for the current list of reciprocal states, as agreements change. With reciprocity, you may be able to bypass the national exam portion or reduce the pre-license requirement.
Ready to pass the exam? Practice with Delaware-specific questions at [CARealestate.com/states/delaware](https://carealestate.com/states/delaware).
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