How to Search Delaware Public Records
Delaware's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 3 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Delaware Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, Justice of the Peace Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Delaware Division of Public Health (Office of Vital Statistics) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
1,051,917
Households
411,859
Median Income
$81,012
Median Home Value
$299,800
Statewide Databases
777 official Delaware government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
CourtConnect Help
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For an exact match, or to shorten the list of possible cases, enter as much information as you can about the case you need. The more information you can provide, the shorter the list of selections you will have to search through
Estate Records - Delaware Public Archives - State of Delaware
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Estate records document the value of property and how it is transferred to heirs and beneficiaries after the owner’s death. This is valuable information to historians, because frequently these records contain details about a person’s land, house, and belongings, as well as relationships ...
Delaware Courts - State of Delaware
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Internal CM/ECF Live Database
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Welcome to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware ... This message is contained in the file OperationNotice.htm. This is a restricted government website for official court business only. All activities of CM/ECF subscribers or users of this system for any purpose, and all access attempts, may be recorded and monitored by persons authorized by the federal ...
Uscourts
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This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. PACER Service Center (800) 676-6856 pacer@psc.uscourts.gov
Criminal Records
court of chancery Opinions and Orders - Delaware Courts
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In case of discrepancies between the print and electronic versions of orders and any later official version of them, the later version controls. Court: All Courts · Court of Chancery · Court of Common Pleas · Family Court · Justice Of The Peace Court · Superior Court · Supreme Court · Revision Date: Past 7 days · Past 30 days · Past 180 days · This year · Custom year · Custom dates · Search: Search · All Cases · Civil · Criminal · Complex Commercial Litigation Division · court of chancery Opinions and Orders 169 Opinions ·
Obtaining a Certified Delaware Criminal History - Delaware State Police - State of Delaware
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A Criminal History Background Check is obtained through fingerprints . You must provide photo Identification, such as a valid driver’s license or State ID (from any state). You do not need a social security card or a birth certificate.
General facts about Death Row - Department of Correction
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The law also stipulated that persons sentenced to death prior to the enactment of the law be given the choice of choosing their method of execution (either hanging or lethal injection). In April 1994, Governor Thomas R. Carper signed into law legislation (Senate Bill # 57) that mandates executions be carried out between the hours of 12:01 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. The executioner is a volunteer who remains anonymous. Housing: All inmates currently sentenced to the death penalty are housed in maximum security at James T.
Department of Correction - State of Delaware
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Visit an Inmate · Walkaways & Escapees · Offender Healthcare · Host an Offender · News & Media · News & Press Office · Media Relations · Community Relations · Delaware Correctional Reentry Commission · Community Relations · Youth & Citizens Academy Applications ·
Offender Search - Sex Offender Registry - State Bureau of Identification - Delaware State Police
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Any person who uses the information contained herein to threaten, intimidate, or harass the registrant or their family, or who otherwise misuses this information, may be subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of the terms & conditions. ... To start searching the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry enter information in the search fields above.
PACER: Login
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This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. PACER Service Center (800) 676-6856 pacer@psc.uscourts.gov
Wants & Warrants
Walkaways and Escapees - Delaware Department of Correction
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Work Release Absconder/Walkaway Listing A-Z This page provides the community with the names of the offenders that have escaped from DOC custody while participating in the Work Release Program. Click on Offender Name or Mug Shot for Additional Information · Press Releases are viewable using the AdobeTM AcrobatTM Reader program. ... Delaware's Governor ...
About - Delaware Criminal Justice Information System
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Delaware Criminal Justice Information System Home · About · Board of Managers · FOIA · E-Ticket Instructions · Reports · Rules and Regulations · Organizational Chart · DELJIS Systems · VINE · SERVICES · ePayment · Wanted Persons · Delaware Sex Offender Registry ·
Delaware State Police - State of Delaware
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In order to obtain a Certified Delaware Criminal History Background Check through fingerprints, you must provide a photo identification. ... The State Bureau of Identification updates this information regularly in order to assure that it is complete and accurate. However, this information can change quickly and is provided by convicted sex offenders as required by Delaware Law. ... The warrants available in this database consist of warrants issued by the courts of Delaware. Recent changes in the status of the warrants may not be reflected in this online database.
State Police Issues Sex Offender Notifications - Delaware State Police - State of Delaware
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The Delaware State Police Sex Offender ... wanted sex offenders. SOAR is currently looking for the following wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address ....
ePayment :: Case Entry - Delaware.gov
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ePayment is a service provided by Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS) designed to allow citizens to pay, using a safe and secure online form, any fines payable by voluntary assessment or resulting from a payment agreement in a participating court.
Vital Records
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Application for data request should be submitted to Delaware Health Statistics Center . ... Annual reports are available in the website of Delaware Health Statistics Center .
Guide To Vital Statistics Records - Delaware Public Archives - State of Delaware
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Delaware law indicates that once a birth record reaches 72 years of age, marriage records 50 years of age, and death records 40 years of age, they then become (open to the) public. The records, created by the Bureau of Vital Statistics, that are open for public use are now available on microfilm at the Delaware Public Archives ...
Office of Vital Statistics – Division of Public Health
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The Office of Vital Statistics encourages individuals to mail in requests for vital records certificates. Complete the appropriate form and mail it to the Office of Vital Statistics located in the Jesse S.
Voter Records
State of Delaware - I Vote Delaware
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State of Delaware Commissioner of Elections, County Departments of Elections, Federal Programs, Help America Vote Act of 2002, National Voter Registration Act, FPCA, UOCAVA, Absentee, Vote Delaware
Election Results - Department of Elections - State of Delaware
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Undervotes: This indicates that a voter chose not to vote in all contests available to them on their ballot, or that they voted for less than the specified number of candidates a voter may vote for in a specific race, if that race permits a voter to choose more than one candidate (such as Wilmington City Council At Large, where a voter may vote for up to three (3) candidates). Another example of an undervote is a situation where a voter may vote for more than one seat up for election for the school board where they live, and chose not to vote for one or more of the school board seats.
Voter Registration Data - Delaware Department of Elections
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Individuals registered via this ... voter registration reports as “No Party - AVR”. Voters, including voters who were automatically registered at DMV with no party affiliation, may affiliate with a political party during any period in which party affiliation changes are permitted per Delaware ...
Licenses
License Look-Up | eLicense - DelPros - Delaware.gov
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To look up a license, first select 'INDIVIDUAL' or 'FACILITY' under the search option below . Enter your search criteria, then click the 'SEARCH' button. The information requested will be displayed in a list at the bottom of the screen. To view more details on the license or to view a printer ...
Individual Appraiser | ASC gov
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Delaware Email · State Data Last Updated On Mon, 10/31/2022 - 12:28 · Disciplinary and Other Actions The National Registry reports as public information active disciplinary actions that limit an appraiser’s ability to appraise (current revocations, suspensions, and voluntary surrenders in lieu of discipline).
Public Resources – Delaware State Bar Association
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Get started by filling in one or more of the search fields below. Then press Enter or click the Search button below to find entries that match any of those search criteria. In Delaware, the Supreme Court maintains the list of active attorneys .
DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS
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More than 1.1 million business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more than 55% of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 65% of the Fortune 500. Businesses choose Delaware because we provide a complete package of incorporation services including modern and flexible corporate ...
Business Licenses FAQs - Division of Revenue - State of Delaware
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A. Any person or entity conducting a trade or business in the State of Delaware is required to obtain a Delaware business license from the Delaware Division of Revenue . This includes entities located in Delaware who conduct their business outside the state. A business license must be obtained ...
Cashing of Checks - Office of the State Bank Commissioner - State of Delaware
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Thank you for your interest in obtaining a Cashing of Checks, Drafts or Money Orders License in Delaware. We have included links to the following documents for your convenience. You may print the application and return it to the Office of the State Bank Commissioner with the appropriate documents.
State Service - State Based Systems - NAIC
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DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking 1050 First Street, NE, Suite 801 Washington, District of Columbia 20002
Delaware Approved Mortgage Loan Originators - Office of the State Bank Commissioner - State of Delaware
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Click on the link below to search for a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator approved by the Office of the State Bank Commissioner in accordance with the Delaware Secure and Fair Enforcement Act. Please note that the statuses of MLOs are subject to change and this list is updated weekly on Thursday.
Frequently Asked Questions - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware
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C. §2718, says, “Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any person(s) licensed to practice engineering or architecture in Delaware.” Direct all questions about the practice of engineering in Delaware to the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers.
Pricing - ARELLO
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Real Estate Licensee Verification Database · ARELLO.ORG · Home · Search · API · Learn more about what the services does. See which plan works best for your company. Find documentation and login credentials to test service. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel online anytime.
Recorded Documents
Recorder of Deeds - Delaware Public Archives - State of Delaware
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They were recorded in a newly created public enrollment office located in the county seat. Those transactions occurring beyond the bounds of the province had to be recorded within six months or face the same penalty.6 The Penn family were proprietors here from 1682-1776 through a grant from James, Duke of York. The General Assembly passed a law in the period between 1738-1747 that provided for “an Office of Record in each county” to be called “the office for recording of deeds,” and thereby creating one of the earliest `official’ offices.7 The 1792 constitution empowered the governor
Property Records
Rehoboth Beach - Delaware Public Archives - State of Delaware
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The Commissioners were also authorized to collect a general tax not exceeding $1,000 annually, to be assessed against all real estate within the limits of the city, as well as to collect a special tax, which along with the monies received from the sale of lots, would pay the annual interest on the bonds and establish a sinking fund to redeem them at maturity.6 · Several laws amended what Rehoboth Beach considers to be its 1891 Incorporating Act.
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
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Notice is hereby given that on April 1, 2026, an assessment list for the City of Dover will be displayed in
2025 Town of Smyrna Assessment List Property Address Map Number
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2025 Town of Smyrna Assessment List · Property Address · Map Number · Current Valuation · 4 ABBEY LN · 1-17-02809-07-2700-000 · 45,300.00 · 6 ABBEY LN · 1-17-02809-07-2600-000 · 43,700.00 · 7 ABBEY LN · 1-17-02809-06-6400-000 · 43,600.00 · 8 ABBEY LN ·
Delaware Counties
All 3 Delaware counties indexed on SearchSystems.net. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder, and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Delaware?▼
Delaware's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Delaware court cases?▼
Delaware's court system is headed by the Delaware Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, Family Court, Justice of the Peace Court. Many Delaware courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Delaware business entities?▼
The Delaware Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Delaware?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Delaware birth or death certificate?▼
Delaware vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Delaware Division of Public Health (Office of Vital Statistics) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Delaware property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Delaware sex offender?▼
The Delaware sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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