Licensing Cost: $200.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $ not published
Duration: 2 years
Expires: 7/31 every even numbered year
Continuing Education: 24 hours every 2 years
Tempory License for Relief Work? No
Pay $200 to the State Board.
Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcript directly to the Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine.
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Delaware will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Delaware Board.
Delaware does not require a jurisprudence exam for licensure at this time.
Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state or jurisdiction must submit a verification of licensure for any licenses currently or previously held, including any disciplinary action taken against any of your licenses by a state veterinary board.
AAVSB Vault Service: You can have the AAVSB transfer your NAVLE test results, verification of licensure for any other veterinary licenses, and letters of good standing for a fee of $99.
The Delaware Board does not specify how long it takes to process license applications. Ensure your application is not missing any documents to avoid delays.
Use the link above to apply for a Delaware veterinary license online.
The Delaware Board of Veterinary Medicine does not publish their renewal fees. The board will notify you of your renewal fee at the time of renewal.
The number of required CE hours may be lower for your first license renewal pending when you got licensed.
Renewal Date: 7/31 every even numbered year
Delaware veterinary licenses are valid for 2 years.
The list of approved CE providers for Delaware can be found here.
Submit records of your CE online prior to renewing your license process / as part of your renewal process.
You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, online by clicking this link.
Unfortunately, Delaware does not offer temporary veterinary licenses that allow relief veterinarians to practice in state for a limited duration.
Phone: (302) 744-4500
Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
Cannon Building,
Suite 203
861 Silver Lake Blvd.
Dover, DE 19904
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Dec 08, 2025.
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