When to File an Application

You are required to obtain a professional license from the Division of Professional Regulation for each location where you are operating a shop or salon. File an application when:

• you are opening a new shop or salon.
• the ownership of an existing shop or salon is changing ( regardless of whether the name is changing ) - if approved, a new license number will be issued.
• an existing shop or salon is moving to another location – if approved, the previous license number will be transferred to the new location.

In addition to the professional license, you are required to obtain a business license from the Division of Revenue for each salon or shop you operate. To apply, visit revenue.delaware.gov or call the office for your area:

Wilmington (302) 577-5800 Georgetown (302) 856-5358 Dover (302) 739-5251

You may be required to obtain a town/city business license for a shop or salon operating in its jurisdiction. Contact the town or city for more information.

Requirements for All Applications

Submit:

• completed, signed and notarized application form
• processing fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Delaware.” Applications received without the required fee will be rejected.
• detailed floorplan on 8 ½” x 11” paper or blueprints. For an example, click here.
• copy of Delaware Division of Revenue business license. A temporary business license is not acceptable.
• copy of business license issued by city of Wilmington, Dover, Rehoboth Beach or any other municipality that requires a town/city business license
• copy of current Delaware Cosmetology/Barbering license for each person listed in Question 15 on the application

All persons providing professional services in the shop/salon must hold the appropriate professional license.

What Happens After You Apply