Before Applying for a Permit

Before submitting an application to the Division of Professional Regulation (DPR), take the following actions:

• Obtain a Designated Agent’s approval for the event date. DPR will not grant the permit without the Designated Agent’s approval. As Delaware does not have a boxing commission, the Designated Agent will be a representative from another jurisdiction. To find out which Designated Agent to contact, call or email:
  Megan Miller
  (302) 744-4522
  mailto:megan.miller@delaware.gov

• Provide the Designated Agent with proof that you have:
  • hired two EMTs with an ambulance
  • hired two paramedics with life-saving equipment and life-saving medicines
  • hired one or more Delaware-licensed physicians to conduct pre- and post-fight physicals and to be on-site during and directly after the event
  • hired security personnel to maintain order and provide for safety during and after the event
  • purchased liability insurance per the requirements of the venue.

• Submit the proposed list of matches to the Designated Agent for his review and approval.

• Obtain a Delaware business license from the Division of Revenue.

• Confirm that all fighters have a national MMA ID card/number from their state of residence. If a fighter who lives in Delaware does not have a card/number, follow the instructions on the Application for Mixed Martial Arts National Identification Card.

For more information, see Part C of the Rules and Regulations, including Section 20.0.

Applying for a Permit

When you have obtained the Designated Agent’s approval of the event date, submit the Permit application and remaining supporting documentation listed below at least 30 days before the event.

• Submit completed, signed and notarized Application for Permit to Hold Professional Mixed Martial Arts Event.

• Enclose the non-refundable processing fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Delaware.”

• Submit a copy of insurance cards or other documents covering the scheduled event and each participant.

• Complete and enclose Bond Form following instructions on the form.
  • The promoter is required to post a bond in the amount not less than $10,000.
  • The surety company must be authorized to do business in Delaware.

• Send the application, fee and supporting documentation to the address below.

Division of Professional Regulation

Attention: Combative Sports

Cannon Building, Suite 203

861 Silver Lake Blvd.

Dover DE 19904

During the Event (Part C of the Rules and Regulations)

Representatives of the Division of Professional Regulation will be present during the event.
You are required to make the following supplies available at the event:

• Fight gloves (new, no less than 4-oz., approved by the Division’s designated agent)
• Duct tape
• Gauze (one-inch width) and adhesive (one-inch width) for fighter wraps
• Disposable gloves for corner persons
• Water for all fighters and officials
• Clean water buckets
• Stools for both corners
• Hand sanitizer at the equipment table

For more information, see Part C of the Rules and Regulations, including Sections 3.0, 7.0, 18.0 and 20.0.

You must reimburse the sanctioning organization for any random drug testing conducted on-site that it deems necessary.