How to Get Licensed for Esthetics in Delaware (Aesthetician License Required)
To legally offer esthetics services in Delaware, you need an aesthetician license. Below is what the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation) expects and the path to get it.
To practice esthetics in Delaware, you need 600 hours (classroom/school), or 1,200 hours through an apprenticeship through a path approved by the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation). This page covers the eight criteria that matter most: training hours, exams, fees, timeline, renewal, reciprocity, minimum age, and license type.
4 beauty schools in Delaware are listed in our directory. Cross-check every detail with the board before you enroll - rules change. Our course builds theory so you arrive at school ahead of the curve.
Delaware Esthetics licensing requirements at a glance
| Required hours | 600 hours (classroom/school), or 1,200 hours through an apprenticeship |
| License type | Aesthetician License |
| Licensing board | Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation) |
| Exams | Written and practical exams required |
| Estimated fees | $101 application fee via DELPROS, plus separate exam fees paid to Prometric/Iso-Quality Testing: $225 combined first time, or $160 theory only and $145 practical only if scheduled separately. |
| Typical timeline | 6-9 months |
| Renewal | License renews every 2 years |
| State notes | 600 hours at a board-approved school, or 1,200 hours through a 2 year apprenticeship to a licensed aesthetician. Must pass both a written theory exam and a practical exam, administered by Prometric under contract with the board. License renews every 2 years. |
Requirements verified against official board sources. Rules change - confirm with the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation) before you enroll.
Step by Step: How to Get Licensed in Delaware
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Because Delaware requires in-person training hours, our online course builds theory before or during your school program - it does not replace board-required clinical hours.
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Delaware requires 600 hours (classroom/school), or 1,200 hours through an apprenticeship through a path approved by the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation).
Yes: Must pass both a written theory exam and a practical exam, administered by Prometric under contract with the board.
Our online course can prepare you for the material, but Delaware requires in-person hours through the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation). Online study does not replace those hours.
Reciprocity rules vary by state and are not automatic. Contact the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation) directly to ask about transferring an existing license.
You will need to complete 600 hours (classroom/school), or 1,200 hours through an apprenticeship through an approved path, plus time to prepare for and pass the required exam. Total timelines vary based on your school's schedule.
Budget $101 application fee via DELPROS, plus separate exam fees paid to Prometric/Iso-Quality Testing: $225 combined first time, or $160 theory only and $145 practical only if scheduled separately. for Delaware, which the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation) states covers exam and licensing costs. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount with the board before you apply.
License renews every 2 years. Confirm your state's exact renewal cycle and continuing education requirements with the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation).
Delaware lists an apprenticeship path, where supervised work can count toward your required hours. Outside of an approved apprenticeship, you generally need to finish your program and pass your exam before working independently. Confirm the exact rules with the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation).
Delaware Esthetics Licensing Requirements. Planning to get licensed for esthetics in Delaware? As of the most recent update, this state requires 600 hours (classroom/school), or 1,200 hours through an apprenticeship, licensing handled by the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation), a licensing fee of $101 application fee via DELPROS, plus separate exam fees paid to Prometric/Iso-Quality Testing: $225 combined first time, or $160 theory only and $145 practical only if scheduled separately.. This page tracks the current board, required hours, minimum age, and renewal rules for Delaware, cross-linked with our online esthetics course for the theory portion of your training and our school directory for approved in-person programs near Delaware. Rules change, so always confirm the latest requirement directly with the Delaware licensing board before enrolling.
Financial Aid and Government Support
Several real federal and state programs can help cover the cost of beauty education. Federal Pell Grants and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are available to eligible students at accredited schools through the FAFSA. Veterans and their families may be able to use GI Bill benefits at VA-approved programs. Some states also offer workforce funding through WIOA, administered by local American Job Centers, though eligibility for cosmetology and esthetics programs varies by region.
Important: these programs apply to your accredited in-person school, where you complete your required hours, not to our online preparation course directly. Contact your chosen school's financial aid office or your local American Job Center to find out what you qualify for.
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Sourced from the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation). Verified July 2026. Licensing rules can change - always confirm current requirements with the board before enrolling or applying.