Delaware Dental License Renewal

Updated August 2026

Fees, deadlines, and what's required to renew a dental license in Delaware.

All Delaware dental license fees are processed securely through DELPROS, which uses a shopping-cart system so applicants can pay for multiple applications or services at once, by credit or debit card, or delegate payment to a third party. Cash, checks, and money orders sent by mail are not accepted, and all processing fees are non-refundable.

Initial application fees

License type Application fee
Dentist$362
Dentist Academic$352
Dentist Limited-Resident$77
Dentist-Community Health$352
Dentist-Community Health Upgrade to Dentist$40
Dental Hygienist$117
Dental Interstate Telehealth Registration$50
Anesthesia Restricted Permit I$96
Anesthesia Restricted Permit II$96
Anesthesia Unrestricted Permit$96

Examination fees

Exam Fee
Dentist Exam Fee (in addition to application fee)$250
Dentist Late Exam Fee$125
Dental Hygienist Exam Fee (in addition to application fee)$100
Dental Hygienist Late Exam Fee$50

Renewal and other fees

Delaware does not publish a flat renewal fee — licensees are notified of the exact renewal amount at the time of renewal in DELPROS. A late fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee applies to any renewal submitted after the license expiration date.

Service Request Fee
Inactive License Status Change (Dentist, Dentist Academic, Dental Hygienist)$45
CE Course Approval$45 if submitted by the course provider; no fee if submitted by the licensee
Request for License Roster$45
Verification of Licensure$35
Verification of Licensure with Exam Scores/Hours/History$45
Dental Hygienist Request to Administer Local Anesthesia$25

Renewal cycle

  • Dentist, Dentist Academic, and Dental Hygienist licenses, plus Dental Interstate Telehealth Registrations and anesthesia permits, expire May 31 of even-numbered years.
  • Dentist-Community Health licenses expire two years from their issue date.
  • Dental Resident Limited licenses expire annually on June 30 and may be renewed each year while the residency continues.
  • Late renewals may be filed up to one year after expiration with the late fee; after one year, the license terminates and the holder must reapply as a new applicant.
  • Active licenses (Dentist, Hygienist, Academic) may be placed on inactive status for up to four years by Service Request in DELPROS.

Helpful Resources

This page is your Delaware renewal starting point

Fees and deadlines above cover what it takes to renew, but continuing education specifics and complaint procedures live on the board's main page. Before you renew, verify your license status is current and in good standing using the tool above.