State guide · Delaware · Licensing
Delaware licensing requirements
Medical license application, controlled-substance registration, Medicaid enrollment, telehealth rules, and CME for Delaware.
Medical board
Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline
License timeline
60–90 days
IMLC member
Yes
CME hours
40 per 2 yrs
Renewal cycle
2 years
Separate CS registration
Yes
The information on this page is provided for general reference only and may not reflect recent regulatory or legislative changes. State licensing requirements, fees, and timelines change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the relevant state agency or a qualified legal or compliance professional before making practice decisions. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
State medical license
Delaware physicians apply to the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline through the Division of Professional Regulation. Delaware is an IMLC member and SPL-eligible.
Delaware requires medical school graduation, 2 years of postgraduate training, USMLE/COMLEX passage, and primary-source verification.
- •Apply through DE Division of Professional Regulation
- •IMLC pathway available; SPL-eligible
- •Minimum 2 years postgraduate training
- •Initial license fee approximately $389 (Verify current)
Controlled-substance registration
Delaware requires a separate state Controlled Substance Registration in addition to the federal DEA registration. Verify current process with the Delaware Office of Controlled Substances.
Issuing agency: Delaware Office of Controlled Substances
Medicaid enrollment
Agency: Delaware Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA)
Delaware Medicaid enrollment is administered through DMMA via the Delaware Medical Assistance Provider Enrollment portal.
Estimated timeline: Verify — typically 60–90 days
- •Apply through Delaware Medical Assistance Portal (DMAP)
- •Diamond State Health Plan managed care credentialing separate
- •Revalidation required every 5 years
Telehealth notes
Delaware permits telehealth. Delaware license required to treat Delaware-located patients. Delaware telehealth parity laws apply.
- •Delaware license required to treat Delaware-located patients
- •Audio-only telehealth permitted for many services
CME requirements
Delaware requires 40 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Total hours: 40 per 2-year cycle
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a medical license in Delaware?
Delaware medical license applications typically take 60–90 days.
Is Delaware a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)?
Yes. Delaware is an IMLC member state, which can speed up licensure for physicians who qualify for the compact process.
How many CME hours are required to renew a medical license in Delaware?
Physicians in Delaware must complete 40 CME hours per 2-year renewal cycle.
Does Delaware require a separate controlled-substance registration?
Yes. In addition to a DEA registration, Delaware requires a separate state-level controlled-substance registration through Delaware Office of Controlled Substances.
Official resources
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