What consent is required for Cold Calling in Delaware?

Delaware follows federal TCPA consent rules. ATDS or prerecorded calls to cell phones require prior express written consent.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Delaware?

Delaware restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Delaware?

Up to $10,000 per violation (or $20,000 for willful violations).

Is registration required to telemarket in Delaware?

Delaware does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

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Delaware Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Not Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Delaware Cold Calling Compliance

Voice call compliance rules for outbound telemarketing in Delaware

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express

Checkbox ConsentNot sufficient

Statute11 Del. C. § 937

Manual voice calls to non-DNC numbers require prior express consent. Automated calls using ADADs require prior consent per state statute. Delaware follows federal DNC requirements. Criminal penalties for ADAD violations make Delaware unique in enforcement approach.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationNot Required

Penalty / Violation$10,000

Willful Violation$20,000

Private Right of ActionNo

Cold Calling Compliance Checklist

01Verify calling hours in recipient's local timezone

02Scrub against National DNC Registry (every 31 days minimum)

03Scrub against state DNC list if applicable

04Maintain internal opt-out/DNC list

05Identify yourself and your company at start of call

06Provide contact information on request

07Honor opt-out requests immediately

08Ensure consent if using ATDS or prerecorded messages

09Register as telemarketer if state requires

10Document all consent and opt-out records

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →