TradeGuardDelaware subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Delaware, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Delaware
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State or local business license
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
Delaware does not have a statewide general contractor license. Home improvement contractors must register. Check local jurisdictions.
Delaware is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
No statewide contractor bond requirement, though projects or public work may still require bonds.
- DDOL: Delaware Dept of Labor
- DFS: Delaware Division of Revenue (business registration)
Summary for Delaware
No state GC license. Federal OSHA applies. Collect business registration and insurance certificates.
Track all of this automatically in Delaware
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Delaware compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Delaware?+
Delaware does not issue a statewide general contractor license, though local jurisdictions or specialty trades may still require one. Delaware does not have a statewide general contractor license. Home improvement contractors must register. Check local jurisdictions.
Does Delaware follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Delaware is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Delaware?+
Delaware does not impose a statewide contractor bond requirement, though individual projects, owners, or public work may still require performance and payment bonds.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Delaware agencies before relying on them.