Delaware Pharmacist License
Delaware Board of Pharmacy
Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
IdentoGO (IDEMIA)
Temp License
Not available
See board
What You'll Need
- Certificate of Graduation — Official form completed by your pharmacy school verifying your degree and graduation date. Download Form
- Affidavit of Intern Experience — Documentation of 1,500 hours of practical experience, signed by a preceptor. Download Form
- Criminal Background Check (CBC) — Digital fingerprints processed through IdentoGO for state and federal records.
- NABP Official Application for Transfer — Required only for reciprocity applicants; must be uploaded to DELPROS within 90 days of NABP notification. NABP Reciprocity
How to Apply
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Create a DELPROS Account ▾Register for a user account on the Delaware Professional Regulation Online Services (DELPROS) portal to initiate your application.
Register/Login to DELPROS -
Register with NABP ▾Register for the NAPLEX and MPJE (Delaware version) through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Register for Exams -
Submit Online Application ▾Complete the Pharmacist Licensure by Examination or Score Transfer application in DELPROS and pay the required fee.
Start Application -
Complete Criminal Background Check ▾Obtain a State of Delaware and FBI criminal background check. Use the specific service code provided on the DPR website to schedule fingerprinting via IdentoGO.
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Submit Educational Proof ▾Arrange for your school of pharmacy to send a Certificate of Graduation directly to the Board office.
View Forms -
Verify Internship Hours ▾Submit proof of 1,500 hours of Board-approved internship experience using the Affidavit of Intern Experience form.
Internship Forms -
Pass Required Exams ▾Once the Board confirms your eligibility, schedule and pass the NAPLEX and MPJE.
Exam Info
Total Fee
$250
Processing Time
4 to 6 Weeks
Fingerprints
Required
Temp License
Not available
Transfer License
Requirements ▾
Pharmacists licensed in another state can often apply via license transfer (reciprocity) through the NABP, though most states still require passing their specific MPJE.
Steps
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NABP Preliminary Application ▾Submit a preliminary application for licensure transfer through NABP's Electronic Licensure Transfer Program (eLTP).
Start NABP Transfer -
DELPROS Reciprocity Application ▾Apply for 'Pharmacist License by Reciprocity' in the DELPROS portal and pay the Delaware application fee.
Apply in DELPROS -
Upload NABP Official Application ▾Upload the 'Official Application for Transfer of Pharmacist License' received from NABP into your DELPROS application.
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Criminal Background Check ▾Complete the mandatory state and federal fingerprinting process via IdentoGO.
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Pass the MPJE ▾Register for and pass the Delaware Multi-State Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination.
MPJE Registration
Total Fee
$150
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Compact
No
Board
Delaware Board of Pharmacy
Keeping Your License Active
Delaware Pharmacist licenses renew Every 2 years. Contact the Delaware Board of Pharmacy for continuing education requirements and renewal deadlines.
Renew on the board siteFees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $250 |
| Endorsement application | $250 |
| Fingerprint check | $35-$50 (varies by state) |
| Temporary permit | See board |
| Renewal | 150.0 |
Slow Downs
Missing Third-Party Documents
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Delays often occur when the Board is waiting for transcripts or license verifications to be sent directly from other institutions.
Incomplete Background Checks
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Failure to use the correct Delaware-specific service code at IdentoGO can result in results not being sent to the Board.
Expired NABP Applications
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The NABP Official Application for Transfer is only valid for 90 days; failing to submit it to Delaware in time requires a restart.
Questions
How many continuing education (CE) hours are required for renewal?
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Pharmacists must complete 30 hours of CE every two years, including 2 hours of medication safety, 2 hours of controlled substances, and 2 hours of immunizations (if authorized).
When does my Delaware pharmacist license expire?
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All pharmacist licenses expire on September 30 of even-numbered years.
How many internship hours do I need for initial licensure?
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You must complete 1,500 hours of Board-approved internship experience.
Does Delaware require a separate Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)?
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Yes, if you will be prescribing or dispensing controlled substances in Delaware, you must also apply for a CSR.