OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. Delaware has only three counties (New Castle, Kent, Sussex), which simplifies some searches.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Delaware Courts case search
🔍 Arrest records from Delaware State Police and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through DE State Police SBI
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Delaware

Delaware's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of Delaware maintains court records across several specialized courts. Delaware State Police SBI holds statewide criminal history. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, Superior Court filings — are held at the county level through the three counties.

Delaware has only three counties: New Castle (largest, home to Wilmington), Kent (home to state capital Dover), and Sussex (largest by area, home to beach communities). Each has its own Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Prothonotary (for Superior Court civil records), Clerk of the Peace (for marriage licenses), and sheriff (limited civil-process role, not primary law enforcement). Delaware's small size and three-county structure make records searches more tractable than in states with dozens of counties.

Counties in Delaware

Delaware has 3 counties: New Castle, Kent, Sussex. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. Family Court and Justice of the Peace Court records have more limited public access. Some corporate filings at Court of Chancery may require registration or in-person review. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026