Delawareesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an aesthetician in Delaware: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Delaware board.
- License
- Aesthetician
- Training hours
- 600 school hours (or 1,200 apprenticeship hours)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prometric (in partnership with NIC; formerly PCS)
Exam details & notes
Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation) requires passing both the NIC written theory and NIC practical examinations for the license type. Vendor changed: exams are now administered by Prometric in partnership with NIC (the old PCS candidate bulletin is outdated). Passing score 75 on each exam per candidate materials; NIC 2022-version theory/practical exams in use since August 1, 2024. Practical exams are held at the Hilton Wilmington Christiana in Newark, DE. Apprenticeship path (1,200 hours under a licensed sponsor) is a notable alternative. Minimum age 16 and 10th-grade education required.
Preparing for the Delaware exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Delaware's NIC exam tests. Study your Delaware law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Delaware esthetician license FAQ
Does Delaware use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Delaware uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prometric.
How many training hours does Delaware require for an esthetician license?
600 school hours (or 1,200 apprenticeship hours)
How do I get an esthetician license in Delaware?
Complete the required training hours (600 school hours (or 1,200 apprenticeship hours)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prometric), and apply through the Delaware board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Delaware esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Delaware law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Delaware board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.