Occupational Therapist Licensure in Delaware
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Timeline 6-9 weeks
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Initial Costs $279
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Renewal Costs $236
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CE Requirements 24 Hours
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Compact No
How to apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Delaware, you'll be working with the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to DELPROS and click "Register" to create your user account. This is the hub where you will apply, upload documents, and track your status.
- Criminal Background Check: You need a State of Delaware and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background check. First, visit the Criminal Background Check Process page to get the specific "Service Code" required for your license type. Once you have that code, you will register for a fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGO.
- Request Official Transcripts: If you are applying by examination (not reciprocity), request your official transcript to be sent directly from your college or university to the Board office. It must show your fieldwork experience.
- Submit Your Application: Log back into DELPROS, start a new application for an Occupational Therapist license, and hit submit with the required fee.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid driver's license or ID, your social security number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official NBCOT score transfer (if you didn't designate Delaware originally), official transcripts (sent directly from the school), and licensure verification from every state where you have held a license.
- Continuing Education: If you passed the NBCOT exam more than three years ago, you must submit proof of 20 hours of continuing education completed in the past two years.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $214
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $279
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Occupational Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by July 31st of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $236.
Note: Watch out—there is no grace period, and late renewals incur a 50% penalty fee.
CE Requirements
24 Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: July 31st of even-numbered years (e.g., July 31, 2026).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: there is no limit on online hours in Delaware, provided the courses include an assessment (like a post-test). Independent learning without an assessment is capped at 12 hours.
Provider Restrictions: Delaware automatically approves courses sponsored by the AOTA, NBCOT, or the Delaware Occupational Therapy Association (DOTA). General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are AOTA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse: (1 hour) Required for all Delaware healthcare professionals.
- Ethics: (3 hours) While the board allows flexibility, most travelers complete at least 3 hours to satisfy multi-state requirements and Delaware's emphasis on professional standards.
- Elder or Child Abuse: (2 hours) Per recent regulations, specific training in abuse/neglect is required for renewal.
Excluded Topics: Job-related duties (fire safety, OSHA, new staff orientation), corporate compliance training, and marketing or business management courses do not count toward your 24 hours.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new grad or newly licensed traveler, your hours are prorated: 10 months or less remaining in the cycle = 0 hours; 11–15 months = 10 hours; 16–20 months = 15 hours; 21+ months = 24 hours.
Reporting: Delaware uses an audit-based system via the DELPROS portal. You must attest to your hours during renewal but do not need to upload certificates unless you are selected for a random audit. Maintain your records for at least one full cycle following renewal.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Blvd Ste 203 Dover, DE 19904-2467
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.
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How to Apply
To secure your Travel Occupational Therapist license in Delaware, you'll be working with the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. You will submit your application through DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services). Before you start, I recommend initiating your background check and requesting your transcripts to get the ball rolling.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Create Your Account: Head over to DELPROS and click "Register" to create your user account. This is the hub where you will apply, upload documents, and track your status.
- Criminal Background Check: You need a State of Delaware and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background check. First, visit the Criminal Background Check Process page to get the specific "Service Code" required for your license type. Once you have that code, you will register for a fingerprinting appointment with IdentoGO.
- Request Official Transcripts: If you are applying by examination (not reciprocity), request your official transcript to be sent directly from your college or university to the Board office. It must show your fieldwork experience.
- Submit Your Application: Log back into DELPROS, start a new application for an Occupational Therapist license, and hit submit with the required fee.
What You'll Need & Key Details
- Documents to Have Ready: A valid driver's license or ID, your social security number, and your employment history for the application.
- Items to Request: Official NBCOT score transfer (if you didn't designate Delaware originally), official transcripts (sent directly from the school), and licensure verification from every state where you have held a license.
- Continuing Education: If you passed the NBCOT exam more than three years ago, you must submit proof of 20 hours of continuing education completed in the past two years.
Initial Costs
Here is the breakdown of what you can expect to spend to get licensed in Delaware:
- Application Fee: $214
- Background Check / Fingerprinting: $65 (approximate)
- Jurisprudence Exam: $0
- Verifications: $0
- Total Estimated Initial Cost: $279
Note: Fees are subject to change by the Board, but this gives you a solid estimate to plan your budget!
Renewals
When to Renew: Delaware Occupational Therapist renewal happens biennially and is due by July 31st of even-numbered years.
Cost: The renewal fee is approximately $236.
Note: Watch out—there is no grace period, and late renewals incur a 50% penalty fee.
CE Requirements
24 Hours required every 2 years.
Deadline: July 31st of even-numbered years (e.g., July 31, 2026).
Live vs. Online: Great news for Travel Occupational Therapist CEUs: there is no limit on online hours in Delaware, provided the courses include an assessment (like a post-test). Independent learning without an assessment is capped at 12 hours.
Provider Restrictions: Delaware automatically approves courses sponsored by the AOTA, NBCOT, or the Delaware Occupational Therapy Association (DOTA). General portals like MedBridge are accepted as they are AOTA-approved providers.
Mandatory Topics
- Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse: (1 hour) Required for all Delaware healthcare professionals.
- Ethics: (3 hours) While the board allows flexibility, most travelers complete at least 3 hours to satisfy multi-state requirements and Delaware's emphasis on professional standards.
- Elder or Child Abuse: (2 hours) Per recent regulations, specific training in abuse/neglect is required for renewal.
Excluded Topics: Job-related duties (fire safety, OSHA, new staff orientation), corporate compliance training, and marketing or business management courses do not count toward your 24 hours.
New Licensee Rule: If you are a new grad or newly licensed traveler, your hours are prorated: 10 months or less remaining in the cycle = 0 hours; 11–15 months = 10 hours; 16–20 months = 15 hours; 21+ months = 24 hours.
Reporting: Delaware uses an audit-based system via the DELPROS portal. You must attest to your hours during renewal but do not need to upload certificates unless you are selected for a random audit. Maintain your records for at least one full cycle following renewal.
Board Information
Need to reach out with questions or send in documents? Here are the direct details for the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice:
- Address: 861 Silver Lake Blvd Ste 203 Dover, DE 19904-2467
- Website: Visit Board Website
- Phone: (302) 744-4500
- Fax: (302) 739-2711
- Email: customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov
Ready to start? Click here to go directly to the Application Portal.