Delaware has no statewide contractor competency license. Contractors need a state business license (Division of Revenue) and must register with the Dept. of Labor; some towns add local licenses. Verify the business license via the Division of Revenue search.
9 Delaware contractors on ProFix carry a verified-active DE DPR/Revenue license (as of 2026-06-19) — matched to official public records, with the live lookup linked on every profile.
Check a Delaware license against our roster
Enter a license number for an instant check against ProFix's verified Delaware roster — a head start, not a replacement for the board. Then confirm current status at the Division of Revenue + Dept. of Labor contractor registration, which is always the system of record.
Exact license number is the safest path.
A name search can only return possible matches. Confirm the exact license number before trusting any candidate.
1. Get the license number + legal business name
Ask the contractor for their Delaware license or registration number and the exact legal name it's held under. A real contractor gives this without hesitation — it's on their truck, estimates, and contract.
2. Look it up with your local building department
Delaware has no statewide license to search, so the authority is the city or county where the work happens. Delaware has no statewide contractor competency license. Contractors need a state business license (Division of Revenue) and must register with the Dept. of Labor; some towns add local licenses. Verify the business license via the Division of Revenue search.
3. Confirm the status is ACTIVE
Only an active (or current) status means they're licensed today. Expired, suspended, or revoked is a hard stop — and a contractor who let it lapse is telling you something.
4. Check the classification matches your job
Licenses are scoped to specific trades. Confirm the classification covers the work you're hiring for, and that the name on the license matches the name on your contract.
5. Check bond, insurance, and complaints where shown
Many boards also show bond amount, workers' compensation, and complaint or disciplinary history. A bond and active workers' comp protect you; an open complaint is worth a direct conversation before you sign.
Delaware contractor-license FAQ
How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Delaware?
Delaware has no statewide contractor competency license. Contractors need a state business license (Division of Revenue) and must register with the Dept. of Labor; some towns add local licenses. Verify the business license via the Division of Revenue search. Because there's no statewide license, get the contractor's local license or registration number and confirm it with the building department for the city or county where the work will happen — then check the status is current and the name matches your contract.
Who licenses contractors in Delaware?
Delaware has no single statewide contractor-licensing authority. Delaware has no statewide contractor competency license. Contractors need a state business license (Division of Revenue) and must register with the Dept. of Labor; some towns add local licenses. Verify the business license via the Division of Revenue search.
Does ProFix verify Delaware contractor licenses?
Yes. We've matched 9 Delaware listings to an official DE DPR/Revenue record from public data — 9 with a currently-active license — and we link the official lookup on every profile so you can confirm it at the source.
Couldn't verify them — or want a vetted second option?
The Division of Revenue + Dept. of Labor contractor registration is always the system of record — confirm status there first. If a contractor won't share a license number, the status comes back inactive, or you just want another quote, get matched with license-checked Delaware pros.
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