Information About Renewal Applications for All Licensees

Resident licenses expire on April 30 of even years (e.g., 2008, 2010). Nonresident licenses currently expire April 30 of odd years (e.g., 2009), and inactive licenses expire on June 30 of each year. However, the Commission has decided to transition to the same renewal period for all Real Estate licenses. In April 2008, all inactive licensees were sent a letter more fully explaining the transition to the new schedule. For the text of the letter click here. Nonresident licensees will receive a letter about the transition later in 2008.

Note: “Resident” and “Nonresident” refer to the principal business location, not your personal residence.

Several weeks before your license expiration date, a renewal notice will be mailed to you. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. To complete the online renewal application, you must use a credit card to pay your renewal fee. The notice will also explain how to request a paper renewal application if you are unable to renew online.

How to Renew an Active Resident or Nonresident License

We will mail your renewal notice to the Broker address on your record.

Section 8.0 of the Commission’s Rules and Regulations requires you to attest to completing the required continuing education (CE) to renew your license . The amount of CE and mandatory courses required depends on when your license was issued. Click here for more information.

How to Renew an Inactive License

We will mail your renewal notice to the personal address on your record.

Please keep your contact information in our records up-to-date so that notices we send will reach you.  To check and update your contact information online, click here.

You can not reactivate an inactive license online. If you wish to return your license to active status so that you can practice in Delaware, complete and submit a Request for Reactivation of a Delaware Real Estate License.

How to Renew an Expired License

If you do not renew your license before the expiration date, your license will expire. It is illegal to practice while your license is expired.