What consent is required for SMS Compliance 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 SMS Compliance Compliance

Text message marketing compliance rules in Delaware

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

One-to-One Consent Required

Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.

Checkbox ConsentValid

Statute11 Del. C. § 938

SMS marketing requires prior express written consent under Delaware law. Must honor opt-out within 10 business days. FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) applies on top of state requirements.

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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

SMS Compliance Compliance Checklist

01Obtain express written consent before sending marketing texts

02Use compliant opt-in language identifying your company

03Honor STOP/OPT-OUT/UNSUBSCRIBE replies immediately

04Send opt-out confirmation within one text

05Disclose message frequency at opt-in

06Include "Msg & Data rates may apply" disclosure

07Do not send texts during prohibited hours

08Scrub against DNC lists before campaigns

09Check if state requires one-to-one consent

10Register 10DLC campaigns before sending

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 →