About Delaware Public Records

Delaware public records are governed by the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 29, Chapter 100 of the Delaware Code. All public records held by state, county, and municipal bodies are open to inspection and copying during regular business hours. Public bodies must respond within 15 business days. Exemptions cover personnel files, criminal-investigation records, trade secrets, and certain legal and medical material.

Delaware Public Records

Court Records

Court Orders & Opinions
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Search for Supreme, Chancery, Superior, and/or Common Pleas Court Civil and Criminal Orders & Opinions in Delaware by name, date, case or ID number-- or browse the listings by month and year.
🌐 courts.delaware.gov
Court Records | Civil
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Delaware Justice of the Peace, Court of Common Pleas, and Superior Court civil court dockets, including civil and family actions, guardianship, involuntary commit, personal injury, debt, subrogatio...
🌐 courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov
Protective Orders
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Search for Delaware protective orders by case number and respondent name and county of issuance.
🌐 vinelink.com

Criminal Records

Most Wanted
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Search for most wanted criminals in Delaware by name. Provides photograph, vital statistics, last known address, charges, and who to notify if suspect is seen.
🌐 delaware.gov
Sussex County Most Wanted
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Provided by the Sussex County Sheriff Department. Browse by name and photo for most wanted criminals & view information including physical description, age, and charges.
🌐 sussexcountysheriff.com
Court Orders & Opinions
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Search for Supreme, Chancery, Superior, and/or Common Pleas Court Civil and Criminal Orders & Opinions in Delaware by name, date, case or ID number-- or browse the listings by month and year.
🌐 courts.delaware.gov

Property Records

Delaware Property & GIS Maps
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Use the Geographical Information System (GIS) of Delaware to search for property records including parcel data, properties recently sold, sale prices, and nearby schools and districts.
🌐 delawareonline.com
Kent County
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Kent County Recorder of Deeds. Search by name, document, volume, etc. for recorded documents. Fee-based service. Registration is required.
🌐 de.uslandrecords.com
Property
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Search for property information in Delaware by property description, street or town of owner, or neighborhood.
🌐 delawareonline.com
Real Estate
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Association of Real Estate License Law Officials verification for Delaware real estate licenses.
🌐 arello.com
GIS Maps
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Delaware GIS historic, recreation, geology, elections, geological survey, bridge, transportation, watershed maps, and more.
🌐 delaware.maps.arcgis.com

Vital Records

Naturalization Records
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Search the Delaware Department of State Public Archives for Naturalization Records by place of origin or last name.
🌐 state.de.us

Licenses

Occupational Therapists
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Click on "Occupational Therapy" in the "Profession" field to use this State of Delaware service to search for licensed Occupational Therapists.
🌐 dpronline.delaware.gov
Insurance
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National Association of Insurance Commissioners lookup for insurance companies, agents, agencies, brokers, producers, and adjusters licensed in Delaware.
🌐 sbs.naic.org

Business

Company Search
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Delaware Department of State Division of Corporations database of corporations, general partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, regulated investment companies, statutor...
🌐 icis.corp.delaware.gov
Historic Markers
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Search the State of Delaware, Department of State Public Archives for Historic Markers by word or phrase.
🌐 state.de.us
Uniform Commercial Code
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The State of Delaware doesn't provide an online UCC database. What they do is recommend you to a list of authorized searchers who will search (for a fee) Division of Corporations UCC records on yo...
🌐 corp.delaware.gov

Civic

Legislation
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Search for Delaware House & Senate Bills & Resolutions by Bill Type, Bill Number, full text search, or browse by year.
🌐 legis.delaware.gov
Voters
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Voter registration lookup from the Delaware Department of Elections. Use this service to find if you're registered to vote in Delaware and how you're registered.
🌐 ivote.de.gov
Lobbyists
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Browse this Adobe Acrobat .pdf file by employer name for registered lobbyists in Delaware.
🌐 delawaregov.us

Other

Delinquent Taxpayers
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Browse this database of individuals and businesses who have one or more unpaid tax liens with the Delaware Division of Revenue, which they have failed to repay or arrange to repay.
🌐 revenue.delaware.gov
Appraisers
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Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (FFIEC) registry of licensed appraisers in Delaware.
🌐 asc.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Delaware?

Delaware provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Delaware public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Delaware?

Delaware public records are governed by the Delaware Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Title 29, Chapter 100 of the Delaware Code.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Delaware agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).