How to become an esthetician in Delaware
Delaware estheticians are licensed by the Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation). Here is what it takes to work as a licensed esthetician in Delaware, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Delaware law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become an esthetician in Delaware?
- Education equivalent to the 10th grade
Delaware esthetician license requirements
| Licensed by | Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation) |
|---|---|
| License name | Aesthetician (Delaware's term for esthetician) |
| Education or training | 600 hours of aesthetics study, or a 1,200-hour apprenticeship under a licensed aesthetician or cosmetologist (completed within 2 years) |
| Exam | Nationally used professionally developed exam contracted by the Division (24 Del. C. §5128); the Board's exam process runs through Prometric. |
| License term | 2 years; expires March 31 of each even-numbered year |
| Continuing education | No continuing education requirement appears in the Board's current rules (24 DE Admin. Code 5100); the statute lets the Board set one. |
| Reciprocity | License by reciprocity for holders of a current same-type license from another state, D.C. or U.S. territory who passed written and practical exams; if the other state requires fewer hours, one continuous year of licensed full-time experience in the last five years is also required. |
How much does it cost?
| Reciprocity application fee | $101 |
|---|---|
| Late renewal fee | 50% of the renewal fee |
Fees as listed by the state. Schools, courses, exam prep, insurance and equipment cost extra and vary by provider.
Steps to become an esthetician in Delaware
- Complete 600 school hours or a 1,200-hour apprenticeship
- Apply for the exam through the Board's testing vendor (Prometric)
- Submit proof of 10th-grade education
- Pass the required exams
- Receive your license and renew every 2 years through DELPROS
Apply on the official Delaware site
How do you check an esthetician's license in Delaware?
- Search the name or license number on the official Delaware esthetician license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.