Requirements for a state license [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 467, §§ 13, 14].
Del. Code tit. 24, § 904B
in effect(a) To obtain a state license, a firearm dealer must submit to the DSP all of the following:
(1) A completed application.
(2) The initial license fee under § 906B of this title.
(3) The identity of all responsible persons.
(4) If an individual, a copy of the applicant’s valid government-issued photo identification.
(5) A copy of all responsible persons’ valid government-issued photo identification.
(6) The business location or expected business location, and, when possible, proof of a lease or deed for the business location.
(7) All required documents for opening a business in the county or municipality in which the business is located or expected to be located.
(8) Proof of the liability insurance required under § 919B of this title.
(9) Proof of a valid federal firearms license.
(10) Any other information required by the DSP.
(b) If an individual, an applicant for a state license shall, at the applicant’s expense, complete a background check.
(c) Each responsible person for the firearm dealer shall, at the responsible person’s expense, complete a background check.
(d) For purposes of this section, the SBI must be the intermediary and the screening point for the receipt of each background check.
(e) A person holding a valid Delaware concealed carry permit pursuant to § 1441 of Title 11 is exempt from the background checks under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.
(f) The DSP shall grant a state license completed in accordance with subsections (a) through (c) of this section unless the applicant or any responsible person is ineligible under § 905B of this title.
(g) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) or (f)(3) of this section, the DSP shall determine whether to grant an applicant’s initial application for a state license within 60 calendar days after the filing of the application.
(2) Unless the applicant, if an individual, or a responsible person submits proof of a valid Delaware driver’s license or a valid Delaware state identification card, the DSP has up to 90 calendar days to determine whether to grant an applicant’s initial application for a state license.
(3) If the results of a background check are delayed or in the event of an electronic failure or similar emergency beyond the control of the DSP, the DSP shall immediately notify the applicant of the reason for, and estimated length of, the delay. After a notification under this paragraph (g)(3), the DSP shall make its determination on resolution of the delay, failure, or emergency.
(h) The results of a background check obtained under this section are valid for 2 calendar years for purposes of applying for an initial license or a license renewal under this chapter.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c009b/sc02/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026