How to get a real estate license in Dover, DE
There is no separate Dover real estate license. Agents in Dover hold a Delaware salesperson license from the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Delaware guide.
The Delaware steps at a glance
- Complete the 99-hour course
- Pass both exams
- Line up a Broker of Record
- Apply in DELPROS
Full Delaware guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Dover
The Delaware guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Dover.
Offices in Dover
2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Dover: 2 Century 21.
- CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty 1665 S. Dupont Highway, 19901 (302) 213-5397 · Office site
- CENTURY 21 Harrington Realty 516A Jefferic Blvd., 19901 (302) 736-0800 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Dover?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) issues it and it covers all of Delaware. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Dover?
Any school approved by the Delaware Real Estate Commission (Division of Professional Regulation) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Milford
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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