Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in Delaware means applying through the Delaware Board of Nursing, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Delaware licensing and credentialing for you.
Official DE boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Delaware Board of Nursing websiteHow to get licensed in Delaware
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Delaware Board of Nursing, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Delaware issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Delaware Board of Nursing
The DE board sets Delaware's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$181
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Delaware Board of Nursing. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Delaware NP license
Once you're licensed, the Delaware Board of Nursing requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- With a Delaware RN license, the APRN license shares the RN expiration date (February 28/29, May 31 or September 30 of odd-numbered years); with a compact RN license from another state, the APRN license expires September 30 of odd-numbered years. A renewal notice is emailed a few months before
- Renewal fee
- Renewal fee not published; late fee: 50% of the renewal fee, added when renewing after the expiration date
- Continuing education (CE)
- Delaware RNs must complete 30 contact hours per renewal period; the APRN-specific CE and pharmacology rules are in the Board's Rules and Regulations (Section 9.2)
- How to renew
- Online through DELPROS (log in, answer the renewal questions and pay by credit card); CE is entered in the DELPROS CE TrackerOpen the renewal portal
- NoteThe APRN license renews at the same time as the Delaware RN license; a compact RN license from another state must stay active
- NoteNational certification must stay current to hold the APRN license
- NoteRenewal requires registering with and maintaining a free Nursys e-Notify account for workforce data
- NotePractice requirement for RN renewal: 1,000 hours in the past five years or 400 hours in the past two years (or an approved alternative)
- NoteThe Delaware controlled substance registration for APRNs is a separate registration with its own renewal
- NoteThe renewal fee amount is shown in DELPROS at the time of renewal
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Delaware Board of Nursing. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesDelaware Board of Nursing - APRN LicenseDelaware Board of Nursing - License RenewalDelaware Board of Nursing - FeesDelaware Board of Nursing - Continuing Education and Audit Information
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in Delaware
A Delaware license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Delaware license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Delaware license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Delaware. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Delaware Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Delaware licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Delaware license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Delaware Board of Nursing. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Delaware application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Delaware nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in Delaware?
Most Delaware nurse practitioner applications take about 45 days once the Delaware Board of Nursing has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses nurse practitioners in Delaware?
Nurse practitioners in Delaware are licensed by the Delaware Board of Nursing, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Delaware nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the Delaware nurse practitioner application fee is around $181. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Delaware Board of Nursing before you apply.
How do I renew my Delaware NP license / APRN authorization?
In Delaware, renewals are filed with the Delaware Board of Nursing. How to renew: Online through DELPROS (log in, answer the renewal questions and pay by credit card); CE is entered in the DELPROS CE Tracker. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: With a Delaware RN license, the APRN license shares the RN expiration date (February 28/29, May 31 or September 30 of odd-numbered years); with a compact RN license from another state, the APRN license expires September 30 of odd-numbered years. A renewal notice is emailed a few months before. Continuing education: Delaware RNs must complete 30 contact hours per renewal period; the APRN-specific CE and pharmacology rules are in the Board's Rules and Regulations (Section 9.2). This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How many CE hours do I need to renew an NP license in Delaware?
30 CE hours. The Delaware Board of Nursing publishes the requirement as: Delaware RNs must complete 30 contact hours per renewal period; the APRN-specific CE and pharmacology rules are in the Board's Rules and Regulations (Section 9.2). Last verified October 3, 2026; confirm with the board before renewing. Rivon tracks your CE hours against the requirement so you're not caught short.
How do I look up or verify a Delaware nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Delaware Board of Nursing's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in Delaware?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Delaware that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Delaware Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Delaware license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Delaware — including by telehealth — you typically need a Delaware license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Delaware nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Delaware license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Delaware application and payer enrollment end to end.