Delaware PT License Renewal: CE Requirements & Deadlines (2026)

Who This Guide Is For

• Delaware-licensed physical therapists approaching their January 31 renewal deadline
• PTs who let their Delaware license lapse and need to understand reinstatement vs. reapplication rules
• Travel physical therapists maintaining a Delaware home license to support active PT Compact privileges

Delaware Renewal Overview

Delaware physical therapist licenses run on a fixed biennial cycle, expiring every odd-numbered year on January 31 regardless of when the license was originally issued. DPR sends a renewal notice to the email on file a few months before expiration, and renewal is completed entirely online through DELPROS.

Delaware does not publish a fixed renewal fee on its public fee schedule. Instead, the Board notifies each licensee of the exact amount at the time of renewal — this is confirmed directly on the official fee schedule page rather than a data gap. If you renew late, a late fee equal to 50% of that renewal fee applies on top of it.

CE Requirements

• 3.0 CEUs (30 contact hours) required per two-year renewal period
• 0.2 CEUs (2 hours) must specifically cover ethics related to physical therapy practice
• Current CPR certification is required through a Board-approved agency and counts as 0.1 CEU. Note: DPR’s reinstatement/reactivation guidance states online CPR courses are not accepted for that pathway — applicants should confirm with DPR whether the same modality restriction applies to standard biennial renewal before assuming an online course qualifies
• First renewal after initial licensure is prorated based on how much of the two-year cycle remains
• All CEUs must be entered into the CE Tracker within your DELPROS e-License Dashboard
• Licensees are subject to random CE audits and must retain certificates of completion — course brochures and payment receipts are not accepted as proof of attendance

Compact Renewal Implications

Because Delaware is an active PT Compact member state, any compact privileges tied to your Delaware license depend on that home-state license remaining active. If your Delaware license lapses, associated compact privileges are affected. Renew your Delaware home license first, then address any compact privilege renewals separately through the compact system.

How to Renew

1. Watch for the renewal notice sent by DPR to your email on file in the months before January 31
2. Complete required CE — 3.0 CEUs including 0.2 CEU ethics and current in-person CPR — and enter it into the DELPROS CE Tracker
3. Log in to DELPROS and complete the online renewal application
4. Pay the renewal fee (disclosed at time of renewal) by credit or debit card
5. If renewing after January 31, expect a late fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee, and do not resume practicing until the license shows as active again

Relevant Statutes

• 24 Del. C. Chapter 26 — Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
• 24 Del. Admin. Code 2600, Section 13.0 — Continuing Education Units
• DPR Continuing Education and Audit Information

Related Pages

• Delaware PT Initial Licensing Guide
• Physical Therapist Licensing — All States

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Delaware PT renewal fee? Delaware does not publish this fee in advance — the Division of Professional Regulation notifies each licensee of the exact amount when their renewal opens. DPR Physical Therapy Fee Schedule

Is there a grace period if I miss the January 31 deadline? No. Delaware allows late filing for up to one year with a late fee, but the Board explicitly states this late period is not a grace period — practicing on an expired license is not legal. DPR License Renewal page

Does Delaware accept online CPR certification for renewal? Current CPR certification through a Board-approved agency is required. DPR’s reinstatement/reactivation guidance explicitly states online CPR courses are not accepted for that pathway; this has not been independently confirmed as verbatim policy for standard biennial renewal, so confirm directly with DPR before relying on an online course. DPR New Applicant Requirements page

What happens if my Delaware PT license has been expired for years? If it’s been expired 1–5 years, you must apply for reinstatement. If it’s been expired more than 5 years, you must reapply as a new applicant. DPR License Renewal page

How many CE hours does Delaware require for PT renewal? 3.0 CEUs (30 contact hours) per two-year cycle, including 0.2 CEU of ethics and current CPR certification. This requirement is codified at 24 Del. Admin. Code § 2600, Section 13.0 and summarized on DPR’s Continuing Education and Audit Information page