How to get a Delaware real estate license
Delaware real estate salesperson exam requirements: hours, vendor, national vs state portions, and how to prepare for the licensing exam — from the official commission.
- Salesperson hours
- 99
- Broker requirement
- Associate broker/broker pre-license coursework plus experience as a licensed salesperson (specific years not fully confirmed in this pass — verify on DPR site); exam covers 80 general practice + 50 state law questions for broker tier
- Exam vendor
- Pearson VUE (Pearson Professional Assessments) — Delaware DPR directs salesperson candidates to Pearson VUE for examination; testing at Dover and Newark DE sites among others
- Exam structure
- Salesperson: 80 general practice + 40 state law questions, 4 hours total, scored separately
- Passing
- Scaled score of 70 or above on each portion; must pass both portions within 3 attempts or retake the full 99-hour course
Some Delaware details were ambiguous on the official site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check specifics with the commission before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Delaware exam
PrepTempo's Salesperson and Broker courses cover the national portion — property, contracts, financing, agency, and practice — which is the same in Delaware and the larger share of the exam. Study your Delaware state-law portion from the commission on top of the core.
Delaware real estate license FAQ
How many hours are required for a Delaware real estate license?
99
What does the Delaware real estate salesperson exam cover?
Salesperson: 80 general practice + 40 state law questions, 4 hours total, scored separately
How do I become a realtor in Delaware?
Complete required pre-license education (99), pass the licensing exam (Pearson VUE (Pearson Professional Assessments) — Delaware DPR directs salesperson candidates to Pearson VUE for examination; testing at Dover and Newark DE sites among others; Salesperson: 80 general practice + 40 state law questions, 4 hours total, scored separately), meet any broker affiliation rules, and apply through the Delaware real estate commission. PrepTempo covers the national exam portion with free sample questions and free Chapter 1.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Delaware real-estate commission. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state commission or exam vendor.