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Application fees and other miscellaneous fees for this profession are listed below. All fees are now securely processed in DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). DELPROS has a shopping cart concept, which conveniently allows you to pay for your applications and services at one time or individually with a credit or debit card. You are also able to delegate a payment to have a 3rd party pay for you.
For complete instructions on the type of application you are submitting, refer to License by Examination, License by Reciprocity or Reinstatement.
Do not send cash, checks, or money order payments to the Division by mail.
All processing fees are non-refundable.
License Type | Reciprocity Application Fee |
Reinstatement Application Fee |
Examination Application Fee |
How to apply: | Apply through DELPROS | Apply through DELPROS.
Once you are made eligible to test, you will be required to pay the practical exam fee. See the Board Reinstatement webpage for more information. |
Apply through Prometric.
See the Board Examination webpage for more information or apply online at: Prometric. |
Aesthetician | $101 | $101 + practical exam fee | Review the Prometric Candidate Handbook and Information Bulletin |
Barber | $128 | $128 + practical exam fee | Review the Prometric Candidate Handbook and Information Bulletin |
Cosmetologist | $128 | $128 + practical exam fee | Review the Prometric Candidate Handbook and Information Bulletin |
Electrologist | $103 | $103 + practical exam fee | Review the Prometric Candidate Handbook and Information Bulletin |
Master Barber | $128 | $128 + practical exam fee | Review the Prometric Candidate Handbook and Information Bulletin |
Nail Technician | $103 | $103 + practical exam fee | Review the Prometric Candidate Handbook and Information Bulletin |
Instructor (All Types) | $205 | $205 + practical exam fee | Review the Prometric Candidate Handbook and Information Bulletin |
License Type | How to apply |
Application Fee |
Temporary Permits
Temporary permits are only available if you have an exam scheduled and are waiting to pass your examinations |
Apply through Prometric.
See the Board Examination webpage for more information or apply online at: Prometric |
$40 |
Apprenticeships | Apply through DELPROS | $40 |
Cosmetology/Barbering Establishment or Shop | Apply through DELPROS | $133 |
Mobile Salon/Shop | Apply through DELPROS | $133 |
Cosmetology/Barbering School | Apply through DELPROS | $133 |
A Service Request (SR) is a new way to submit updates or requests to your application or license. All SR’s are submitted and paid for on your personal user account in DELPROS, but not all SR’s have a fee. For detailed information on how to submit a SR, see Service Request.
MISCELLANEOUS | FEE |
SR – Request for Additional Shaving Certification | $55 per application |
SR – Request for Roster | $45 |
SR – Verification of Licensure | $35 |
SR – Verification of Licensure with Exam Scores/Hours/History | $45 |
SR – Expired Application Re-Exam Request | $25 |
Please contact the Division of Professional Regulation – dpr.delaware.gov/contact
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