Division of Fish & Wildlife

The Delaware Division of Child Support Enforcement has the authority, under Federal Welfare Reform Legislation (Title 42 of the US Code, Section 666 (a) (13) ), to collect Social Security Numbers for individuals who purchase recreational hunting and fishing licenses. For more information, click here. 

Hunting Licenses

Recreational Fishing Licenses

• Get license online
• Get license in person (List of licensing agents in Delaware and Maryland)
• NEW! Delaware fishing license overview
• NEW! FAQs about Delaware's new fishing license
  • Fishing license FAQs (printable version) 
• For Anglers with Disabilities
• Mail-in application for fishing license - required in all Delaware waters to fish, crab or clam. (License year is January 1-December 31, 2008.)
• Mail-in application for head boat and charter boat license (License year is January 1-December 31, 2008.) NOTE: Charter boat and head boat license applications also are available by calling Fish & Wildlife's Coordination section at 302-739-9911.

Commercial Fishing Licenses
Contact: Vicki Rhodes, 302-739-9916 or vicki.rhodes@state.de.us

Boat Registration
Contact: Vicki Rhodes, 302-739-9916 or vicki.rhodes@state.de.us

• State of Delaware Boat Registration Application
• Renew your existing registration or change address online
• Buy a non-resident boat ramp certificate
• Register your boat in person

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• Hunting
• Fishing
• Delaware Boating Regulations

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