Delaware Occupational Licensing Laws provide a way for DVR counselors and consumers to research qualifications for various licensing boards. Applicants will need to know if past felonies and misdemeanors will impact them applying for an occupational license. This chart provides links to for many different occupations including Massage, Cosmetology, Child Care,Plumbing and more.
How to look up Occupational Licensing Laws
- Visit
- Go to the upper left hand corner on the search bar.
- Enter the name of the occupation and the four digit number of the code
(example: Barber and 5107)
4.A list of selections will appear select. Select the Chapter and the codes will appear
Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Massage and Body Work
Governing Statute: Title 24 Del. C.s 5309, s 5313
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Occupation: Barber and Cosmetologist
Governing Statute: Title 24 Del. C. s 5107, s 5113
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Occupation: Security Guard
Governing Statute: Title 24 Del. C. s 1314
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Optometrist
Governing Statute: Title 24 Del. C. s 2113
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Occupation: Chiropractor
Governing Statute: Title 24 Del. C. s 707
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Occupation: Physical Therapist/ Athletic Trainer
Governing Statute: Title 24 Del. C. s 2616
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Occupation: Private Investigator
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 1316, s 1329
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Podiatrist
Governing Statute: 24Del. S 508
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Occupation: Insurance Producer
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 1712
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Occupation: Child Care Provider
Governing Statute: 11 Del. C. s8561
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Occupation: Physician
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. 1720
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Veterinarian
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 3307
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Occupation: Geologist
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s3608
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Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist Hearing Aid Dispenser
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 3708
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 2008
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Occupation: Accountant
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 110, 24 Del. C. s 117
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Occupation: Electrical Examiner
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 1408
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Plumber
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 1806
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Occupation: Nutritionist/Dietician
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 3806, 24 Del. C. s 3811
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Occupation: Dental Hygienist/ Dentist
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s1122
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Occupation: Architect
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 307
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Landscape Architect
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 206, 24 Del. C. s 213
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Occupation: Psychologist/Psychological Assistant
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 3508, s 3509, s 3514
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Occupation: Professional Counselor
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 3008
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Occupation: Professional Engineer
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 2817
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Land Surveyor
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 2708
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Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 1910, 1914, 1922
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Occupation: Clinical Social Worker
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 3907, 3915
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Occupation: Bounty Hunters/Bail Enforcement agents
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s5504
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Occupational Licensing Laws: What you need to know about licensing and Employment Opportunities.
Occupation: Deadly Weapons Dealer
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s902
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Occupation: Athletic Agent
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s5407
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Occupation: Adult Entertainment Establishment Owner
Governing Statute: 24 Del C. s 1617
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Occupation: Public School Employee
Governing Statute: 11 Del C. s 8571
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Occupation: Pharmacist
Governing Statute: 24 Del. C. s 2515
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