Delaware

Delaware shares 3 interstate compacts with Rhode Island: Nurse Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Counseling Compact. Some professions can transfer between these states through compact agreements, while others will require separate state licensing. Strong compact participation for its size; no universal recognition law.

Delaware is a member of 6 compacts: Nurse Licensure Compact, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Physical Therapy Compact, EMS Compact (REPLICA), Counseling Compact. You share 3 of these with Rhode Island: Nurse Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, Counseling Compact.

Both Rhode Island and Delaware are members of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If you hold a multistate nursing license from Rhode Island, you can practice in Delaware without obtaining a separate license.

Teaching license portability from Rhode Island to Delaware: NASDTEC member; reciprocal certification with most states. Most states participate in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement, but specific requirements vary by state and endorsement area.

Delaware supports PE license comity through NCEES. Licensed Professional Engineers from Rhode Island can apply for licensure by comity, which is a streamlined process using your NCEES Record. This typically requires verifying your education, exam passage, and experience meet Delaware's requirements.

Temporary license for military spouses within 30 days. Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), updated December 2024, all states are now required to recognize valid professional licenses from other states for military personnel and their spouses.

Joined Counseling Compact 2024.

For the most current licensing requirements and compact participation details, visit the official Delaware licensing page at https://dpr.delaware.gov/. Requirements and compact memberships may change as new legislation is enacted.