How to Get Your Delaware Real Estate License in 2026?
A Clear, Practical Guide for Future Agents
If you’ve been researching how to become a real estate agent in Delaware, you’ve probably seen a lot of information. Some of it is helpful. Some of it is unclear.
This guide breaks the process down into simple, structured steps so you know exactly what to expect.
How to get your Delaware real estate license in 2026?
Step 1: Complete a State Approved 99 Hour Pre-Licensing Course
Delaware requires all salesperson applicants to complete a 99 hour pre-licensing course through an approved education provider.
This course covers:
Real estate law
Math
Sales
A structured, instructor led course can help students stay accountable and ask questions in real time, especially if you have been out of school for a while.
Once completed, you receive a certificate that allows you to schedule your exam.
Step 2: Pass the Delaware and National Real Estate Exam
The licensing exam includes:
A national portion
A Delaware state-specific portion
You must pass both sections. Delaware allows up to three attempts per section before requiring you to retake the pre-licensing course.
Preparation matters here. Students who treat exam prep seriously tend to move through this step smoothly.
Step 3: Secure a Sponsoring Broker
Before your license can be activated, you must affiliate with a Delaware broker.
This is an important decision. Your broker provides:
Training and mentorship
Business support
Compliance and oversight
Not all brokerages operate the same way. Take time to evaluate training structure, leadership access, and long term growth opportunities.
Step 4: Apply for Your License Through DelPros
After passing your exam and selecting a broker, you will apply through the Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services system.
You will submit:
Exam results
Course completion certificate
Broker sponsorship information
Once approved, your license becomes active.
Step 5: Complete Post-Licensing Requirements
New Delaware agents must complete a 12 hour post-licensing courses within 90 days of license issuance.
This requirement ensures new agents understand practical application beyond the classroom.
Is Now the Right Time to Start?
If you are:
Considering a career change
Looking for income growth potential
Interested in flexibility
Ready to learn something new
The first step is education.
A 99 hour course is not a commitment to a lifelong career. It is a commitment to learning what the industry requires.
If you would like to review our upcoming Delaware pre-licensing schedule or speak with someone about whether this path fits your goals, you can find course details at getlicensedindelaware.com.
Education builds clarity. Clarity builds confidence.
About the Author
Danielle Smith is a Delaware native and the Owner of Central Delaware Real Estate Academy. She started her real estate journey in 2007 with a local brokerage where she continues to serve today. As a local real estate leader, she helps professionals build profitable businesses through the right relationships, clear strategies, and proven systems.