Who needs a cosmetology and barbering shop or salon license in Delaware?

Issued by Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation), at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

3 of the 20 kinds of business in Delaware

Barbershops, hair salons and nail salons all hold the one shop license. Apply in DELPROS with the notarized statement naming the licensed professional in charge and a copy of the shop’s Division of Revenue business license; each location holds its own license. Every practitioner holds their own license.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Delaware Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (Division of Professional Regulation).

Sources and dates

Division of Professional Regulation cosmetology fee schedule and shop or salon pages. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.