Browse Delaware Contractor Classifications
Exam prep for the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners & Board of Plumbing.
Getting your Delaware contractor license? Contractor Pathway offers an original, exam-focused study guide and four full-length practice exams for every Delaware classification that requires a state board exam — currently 4 courses across Electrical and Plumbing. Choose your classification below and study with 30-, 60-, or 90-day access at $99, $129, and $169.
Who licenses contractors in Delaware
These are the Delaware classifications we build exam prep for, each licensed by its responsible board:
| Trade area | Licensing authority | Exam basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners | National Electrical Code (NEC) |
| Plumbing | Delaware Board of Plumbing, HVACR & Fire Sprinkler | Adopted plumbing & fuel-gas codes |
Always confirm the current code edition, experience requirements, fees, and passing score with the board and testing vendor before you schedule. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-prep provider and is not affiliated with any Delaware board or testing vendor.
How to get licensed in Delaware
- Meet the experience requirement. Each classification requires documented on-the-job hours (and, for senior licenses, time as a licensed journeyman). A registered apprenticeship is a common path.
- Apply to the board for your trade, submit fees and proof of experience, and get approved to test.
- Pass the exam. Delaware trade exams are typically open book against the adopted code, with a passing score commonly around 70%. Speed at finding and applying the right code section is what separates passers from re-testers.
- Hold and renew the license on its cycle, including any continuing-education and code-update hours.
Choose your Delaware classification
Each course includes a comprehensive 5,000-plus-word study guide — worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, common exam traps, a glossary, and a 30/60/90-day study plan — plus four full-length practice exams matched to the topic weightings of the Delaware test.
Delaware contractor licensing — FAQ
Does Delaware require a contractor exam?
Not for general contractors – Delaware contractors register with the Department of Labor and obtain a business license from the Division of Revenue, with no trade exam. The specialty trades are licensed by examination.
Which Delaware trades require an exam?
Electrical (through the Board of Electrical Examiners), plumbing, and HVAC (Master HVACR) – each requires passing a board exam, with a 70% passing score for plumbing and HVAC.
What is the Delaware apprenticeship by-pass exam?
Plumbing and HVAC applicants without a journeyman certificate must first pass an Apprenticeship By-Pass Exam (70% minimum) through Delaware apprenticeship schools before they can sit for the master exam.
Which Delaware licenses do you build courses for?
The exam-based trades – electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. If you only need general-contractor registration and a business license, no exam is required.
How long should I study for the Delaware exam?
Most candidates do well on a 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan depending on experience, which is why we offer access at all three terms ($99 / $129 / $169). Each guide includes a day-by-day study plan.