Population
271K
County Seat
Georgetown
Libraries
15
Schools
46
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Sussex County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Delaware state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Sussex County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Sussex County, Delaware — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
271,134
Population
Census estimate
99,858
Households
Census estimate
$75,406
Median income
Annual household
$324,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Georgetown
County seat
In Delaware
Sussex County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
see state portal
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Sussex County Records at a Glance

Record typeSussex County verified sources
Court recordsNo verified source — see Sussex County state portal below
Criminal recordsNo verified source — see Sussex County state portal below
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Sussex County state portal below
Property recordsDisclaimer - Sussex County, Delaware
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Sussex County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Sussex County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Sussex County state portal below
Recorded documentsCOURT OF CHANCERY OF THE SAM GLASSCOCK III VICE CHANCELLOR S…
Sussex County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records0Criminal records0Wants & warrants0Property records1Vital records0Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs1
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Sussex County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Sussex County Records

2026
Sussex County official government portal active
The official Sussex County government website at www.sussexcountyde.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Sussex County property records online
Sussex 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 Sussex County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Sussex County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Sussex 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 Sussex County Records

❌ Myth: "Sussex County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Sussex County are held by the Delaware state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Sussex 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 Sussex County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Delaware state repository has verified, current Sussex County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Sussex County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Sussex 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)

Related — Sussex County & Delaware Records

For records not specific to Sussex County, use Delaware's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Delaware statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Delaware: Kent · New Castle

About Sussex County, Delaware

Sussex County is located in southern Delaware. The county seat is Georgetown (official site: http://www.sussexcountyde.gov/).

  • Households: 99,858
  • Median household income: $75,406
  • Median home value: $324,400
  • Below poverty line: 11.6%
  • Land area: 936.1 sq mi
  • Population density: 289.6 people / sq mi
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Sussex County
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Delaware high school students took part in a mock County Council session · County Council · County Directory & Contacts · Open Government · Meetings, Minutes & More · Property Search Sheriff S
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COURT OF CHANCERY OF THE SAM GLASSCOCK III VICE CHANCELLOR STATE OF DELAWARE
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(the “Plan”) is found at the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds, Plot Book 145, Page 19.
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Real Property Official Records Search
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Important: This site provides access to the Assessment and Tax office property records database in Sussex County, Delaware.
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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.
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Cities and Towns | Sussex County
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Sussex County Profile · History · Contact Us · Frequently Requested Numbers · Services Index · Visit Southern Delaware · Building Code · Building Permits · Comprehensive Plan · County Code · Engineering Forms · Engineering Standards · Planning & Zoning ·
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Department and Division Listing | Sussex County
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For general information about the or County services, please call (302) 855-7700 . To contact a specific department, see the list below. For information about a department, click the department name. Options for the Hearing Impaired (free services provided through the Delaware Relay
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County Council Agendas & Minutes | Sussex County
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Click on the Meeting Title to view full details of the meeting, along with corresponding files. Click on the agenda, minutes, or packet links to view those specific documents for that meeting (PDF format). The audio link opens the meeting event page with links to the individual audio files.
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Article I: General Provisions - Sussex County, DE - eCode360
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This chapter shall be known, referred to and cited as the "Subdivision Ordinance of Sussex County, Delaware." The Sussex County Council, by authority of Chapters 68 and 69, Title 9, Delaware Code, hereby adopts the following regulations governing the subdivision and development of lands located within the jurisdiction of said county.
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Reed Family Cemetery in Georgetown, Delaware - Find a Grave Cemetery
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The Cemetery is located in the Redden State Forest, Georgetown, Sussex County DE between Rd 565 and Rd 243. Read More Photos larger than 8.0 MB will be reduced. Each contributor can upload a maximum of 5 photos for a cemetery. A cemetery can have a maximum of 20 photos.
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Disclaimer - Sussex County, Delaware
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The public records should be reviewed to verify the information provided on these pages. The use of any of this information is at your own risk. Neither Sussex County nor its employees, agents, or contractors assume any legal responsibility for the information contained herein, which is provided ...
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Sussex County Mapping
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However, errors can occur, and information placed on the County Mapping pages does not replace the official records. The public records should be reviewed to verify the information provided on these pages. The use of any of this information is at your own risk. Neither Sussex County nor its ...
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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
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Sheriff Sales | Sussex County
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The third Tuesday of every month promptly at 9:30 a.m. (with the exception of Goods & Chattels Sales). In the event that County offices are closed for inclement weather the day of a scheduled Sheriff Sale or Goods & Chattels Sale, the sale will be rescheduled.
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Clerk of the Peace | Sussex County
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3, 2017, when he was sworn in as the new Clerk of the Peace in Sussex County. The Clerk of the Peace is the head of the Marriage Bureau for the County government. The office is responsible for issuing marriage licenses, certified copies of marriage certificates, and conducting ceremonies in the office, as well as other locations all over Sussex County.
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Register to Vote - Delaware Department of Elections
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Delaware's Governor State Agencies Elected Officials General Assembly Delaware Courts State Employees Cities & Towns Delaware State Code State Regulations Business First Steps · Phone Directory Locations Directory Public Meetings Voting & Elections Transparency Delaware Marketplace Tax Center ...

Additional Records

Bureau of Law Enforcement - Sussex County Sheriff's Office
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Additionally, personnel monitor security cameras and building access points throughout the Sussex County Judicial Center, dispatch personnel, answer phone inquiries from the public and conduct records searches utilizing databases from the NJ Division of Motor Vehicles (NJDMV), NJ Wanted Persons ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find Sussex County property records?
Sussex County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Disclaimer - Sussex County, Delaware portal directly: https://property.sussexcountyde.gov/PT/Search/Disclaimer.aspx?FromUrl=../search/advancedsearch.aspx?mode=advanced.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Delaware?
Yes. Active warrants in Delaware appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Delaware State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Delaware?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Delaware record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
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.