Apply for Delaware Licenses and Permits

Forming an LLC for your business in Delaware is not difficult to do, but, there are several steps that need to be followed.  A Certificate of Formation needs to be drafted and filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware, and an LLC agreement will need to be written to govern the LLC, including voting, management, capital contributions, distributions and other ownership matters.  To find out more about how to form a limited liability company in Delaware, please visit our Delaware LLC page.

Every single business owner in the State of Delaware is obligated to possess a state business license from the Department of Finance. Additionally, the majority of cities and municipalities also require a their own business license. The state licenses generally range from $75 in conjunction with monthly or quarterly payments given based on your gross annual receipts. Local business license fees vary greatly, verify the fee information with your city. Before attempting to apply for either a state or local business license, you should compile all of your business information, including your personal information to ease your application process. To receive more information locate our Delaware Business License webpage.

A Delaware marriage license is necessary to lawfully show that a bride and groom are entering a legally binding contract that can be recorded. You, the bride and groom, must go to the Office of the Peace to file a marriage license application together and it is good for a period of 30 days. You will need to prove all of your pertinent details: social security numbers, mothers’ maiden names, DMV issued photo identification, etc. The required wait period is 24 hours before the wedding ceremony can take place. The cost varies between $30 to $100. Most Delaware cities allow the marriage license to be solemnized anywhere in the state. To have more details visit our Delaware Marriage License page.