Population
588K
County Seat
Wilmington
Libraries
14
Schools
122
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Edited by Sam Rokni — Editor & Owner, SearchSystems.net. Public records professional since 1999. NAPBS founding member. Full bio & credentials.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all New Castle County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Delaware state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
New Castle County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for New Castle County, Delaware — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
588,093
Population
Census estimate
220,437
Households
Census estimate
$85,309
Median income
Annual household
$312,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Wilmington
County seat
In Delaware
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
see state portal
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
New Castle County Records at a Glance
| Record type | New Castle County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | No verified source — see New Castle County state portal below |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see New Castle County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see New Castle County state portal below |
| Property records | Parcel Search - New Castle County, DE Frequently Asked Questions - CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ |
| Vital records | No verified source — see New Castle County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see New Castle County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see New Castle County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see New Castle County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for New Castle County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — New Castle County Records
2026
New Castle County official government portal active
The official New Castle County government website at nccde.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
New Castle County property records online
New Castle County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Delaware, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step New Castle County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the New Castle County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the New Castle County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Delaware statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Delaware state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About New Castle County Records
❌ Myth: "New Castle County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for New Castle County are held by the Delaware state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in New Castle County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have New Castle County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Delaware state repository has verified, current New Castle County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The New Castle County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The New Castle County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- nccde.org — Official New Castle County government website
- www3.newcastlede.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — New Castle County & Delaware Records
For records not specific to New Castle County, use Delaware's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Delaware statewide record systems:
- Delaware Court Records →
- Delaware Criminal Records →
- Delaware Property Records →
- Delaware Vital Records →
- Delaware Voter Records →
- Delaware Wants & Warrants →
- Delaware Licenses →
- Delaware Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Delaware statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About New Castle County, Delaware
New Castle County is located in northern Delaware. The county seat is Wilmington (official site: http://nccde.org/).
- Households: 220,437
- Median household income: $85,309
- Median home value: $312,000
- Below poverty line: 10.5%
- Land area: 426.3 sq mi
- Population density: 1,379.4 people / sq mi
Parcel Search - New Castle County, DE
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If you know the property's parcel number, enter it here . Enter only the numbers without "-", ".", spaces, etc. The address of the property with no directions, apartment numbers, suffixes, etc. So, for example, someone living at 87 Reads Way would enter street # 87 and street name READS.
Frequently Asked Questions - CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ
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All parcels in New Castle County have a unique ten digit tax parcel number . The number identifies the location of the parcel on tax assessment maps. The first 2 digits identify the “hundred” or the incorporated area. The next 3 three digits identify the map within the district.
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Document Search | New Castle County, DE - Official Website
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Using Subscription Search, the frequent user can opt to pay $100/month for unlimited access to documents. Please note: The link to the Subscription Search has recently changed to https://NewCastle.dts-de.com/PAXSubscription. Please update any bookmarks to reflect this change. Look up property information including owner, tax information, and sales history at the New Castle County Parcel Search website. It is understood that, while New Castle County Recorder of Deeds and participating agencies, and information suppliers, have no indication and reason to believe that there are inaccuracies in in
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Marriage Licenses | New Castle County, DE - Official Website
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We are excited to announce that New Castle County has launched an online marriage application system to streamline the process for couples planning to marry in Delaware. Couples may now begin their marriage license application online before finalizing it in person .
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Historical Markers of Delaware - Delaware Public Archives - State of Delaware
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In 1931, the General Assembly of Delaware passed an act establishing a commission to erect historical markers throughout the state. The markers in each county were numbered sequentially as they were proposed, preceded by NC (New Castle), K (Kent), and S (Sussex) to note the county in which they were located.
New Castle County, DE - Official Website | Official Website
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Welcome to the New Castle County Homepage, your resource for local news, services, and community events in the area. Explore and stay informed!
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New Castle County, DE, offers a comprehensive crime reporting system that includes · crime maps, police records, and crime statistics.
Licensed Contractor Search
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This site allows you to determine whether a contractor is licensed to work in New Castle County. Enter a portion of the contractor's company name in the space below and select search. Only currently licensed contractors matching your search criteria will be displayed.
New Castle County, DE - Project # 20250346
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NCCDE.org is the home for New Castle County of Delaware.
County Laws & Code | New Castle County, DE - Official Website
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The Unified Development Code (UDC) establishes standards, procedures, and minimum requirements, consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan . The UDC regulates and controls the following: creation and administration of zoning districts; general development of real estate in the unincorporated ...
Code of Ordinances | New Castle County, DE | Municode Library
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Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Greenville, New Castle County, Delaware, USA · No open requests · 228 memorials · 97% photographed · 220 with GPS · Also known as: Quaker Burial Ground · 624 West Main Street · Odessa, New Castle County, Delaware, USA · No open requests ...
Additional Records
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Recorder of Deeds | New Castle County, DE - Official Website
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The recorder of deeds is the repository for all land transaction records, corporate filings, and financing statements in New Castle County . Our responsibilities include receiving, recording, processing, and delivering the following: The office also collects the transfer taxes for New Castle
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find New Castle County property records?
New Castle County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Parcel Search - New Castle County, DE portal directly: https://www3.newcastlede.gov/parcel/search/.
Are Delaware marriage records public?
Marriage records in Delaware are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Delaware if I wasn't convicted?
In Delaware, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Delaware's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Delaware State Police.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Delaware?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Delaware State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Delaware. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.