NCLEX in Delaware: five years to pass, and a Board that cannot see your ATT
Delaware’s Division of Professional Regulation says you have a total of five years from the date you graduated to pass the NCLEX. It also warns that its Board office has no information about the status of your ATT, so any ATT question goes to Pearson VUE.
Last checked October 2026. Based on the Division’s exam application pages, with fees from third-party summaries that disagree ($156 versus $181). Confirm the amount in DELPROS before paying. Be wary of scam calls that spoof the Division’s number, which the Division itself warns about.
The path for a new graduate
Create or log into your DELPROS account, complete the licensure by examination application, and pay the application fee. You can check status in DELPROS throughout.
Submit a State of Delaware and FBI criminal background check. The Division's background check page gives the service code you need, and a guide warns that a check submitted under the wrong code has to be redone.
The Division says to register online as soon as you are ready to test.
When everything is received, reviewed and approved, the Board notifies Pearson VUE that you are eligible, provided you have already registered. Pearson VUE then emails your ATT.
Allow up to two weeks after you test for the Board to receive your official score.
If you fail
The Division says you must re-register with Pearson VUE and pay the full examination fee again. After the Board reviews and approves your request, you receive an email notification approving the retake. Remember the five-year limit from your graduation date.
Common questions
Who do I ask about a missing ATT?
The Division’s page says the Board office has no information about the status of your ATT. If you do not receive it, contact Pearson VUE.
Does the application need notarizing?
A guide says the completed application must be notarized and submitted with a copy of your driver’s license or government ID. Check the current form in DELPROS.