License by Examination
New Applicants If this is your first time applying for licensure in Delaware by examination you must apply online through our examination vendor Prometric. The DE exam and temporary permit applications are available online through Prometric at: Prometric/SMT Candidate Management System. Applicants will need to “Create a New Login” to access the Prometric/SMT Candidate Management […]
Read MoreInstructor License by Reciprocity
When to Apply Apply for this license if you hold a current license as a Cosmetologist Instructor, Barber Instructor, Aesthetician Instructor, Nail Technician Instructor or Electrology Instructor in another state, U.S. territory or District of Columbia and you wish to apply for the same type of Instructor license in Delaware. If you already hold a […]
Read MoreBoard of Cosmetology and Barbering
Objective and Function The primary objective of the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering is to protect the general public from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or artificially fix the price of services. The Board must also maintain standards of professional competence and service delivery. To meet these objectives, […]
Read MoreApprenticeship
When to Apply for Apprenticeship Before applying for an apprenticeship, you must find a sponsor to supervise your apprenticeship. The supervisor must: hold a current Delaware license as a Cosmetologist, Master Barber, Barber, Nail Technician, Electrologist or Aesthetician. only supervise a maximum of two apprentices at a time. be qualified to supervise an apprentice as […]
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John Campanella, Chairman New Castle County William DiMondi, Sussex County Donna Davidson, Kent County Richard Schneider, New Castle County Vacant
Read MoreAdult Retail Establishment
What is an Adult-Oriented Retail Establishment? An Adult-Oriented Retail Establishment is any commercial establishment, business or service, or portion thereof, that offers as a substantial portion of its business sexually oriented material, devices or paraphernalia but that does not allow on-site displays of sexually oriented materials or sexual activities (24 Del. C. §1602 (3)). Substantial […]
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Have questions about the Commission on Adult Entertainment Establishments? To view an answer, click on the question.
Read MoreFee Schedule
Fees for License Applications 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 […]
Read MoreForms
Applications and requests for services (referred to as Service Requests) are processed in DELPROS, our online licensing portal. DELPROS provides you with instructions for submitting the forms required to complete a license application or service request. The submission method depends on the type of form. Some forms you can upload directly to your application or […]
Read MoreAdult Entertainment Establishment
What is an Adult Entertainment Establishment? An Adult Entertainment Establishment is any commercial establishment, business or service, or portion thereof, which offers sexually oriented material, devices, paraphernalia or specific sexual activities, services, performances or any combination thereof, or in any other form, whether printed, filmed, recorded or live. It includes, but is not limited to, […]
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