Delaware Public Records

• Where can I find which county in Delaware to request a background check?
  You do not necessarily need to know which county to search for. Using the State Bureau of Identification, you can request a criminal search from the central repository for criminal history information in Delaware. You can also look up addresses found by doing a people search online. Some addresses or residences can be cross-referenced by looking up deed information and property ownership. Also, remember that juvenile records are not available through this service. Like criminal records, the state's superior court's case search can be looked up at once, where you may not need to go from county to county. You can access cases and judgments under persons' and businesses' names.
• Where can I get information on the Delaware fire on November 26th, 2013?
  Since you know the date of the incident, periodicals such as the one at the local library could have an article about it. In crime mapping, several sources show fires (possible arson) by area/block; this source has dates of coverage and various departments. If you know the location or city of the fire, mention it in your question, there may be a source specific to that area. Some fire departments release press releases and news about their operations.
• Can I get arrest records from the Delaware state police to check the entire state?
  There are many sites where you can look up arrests, including Delaware Criminal Justice Information System Online Wanted Person Review, a free and instant search from the state. What the state police provides should be on their webpage, or you may need to call. I would rely on information directly from the source, not another person's experience, as it can vary from one individual to another. Note that arrests do not always end up as criminal convictions; chances are that they wouldn't appear in a person's background check.
• Where can I find access to and copies of guardianship records in Delaware?
  The Chancery Court appoints guardianships, which include guardianship of an adult, property of an adult, and property of a child under the age of 18. The Delaware state courts' site offers an overview of the process for a disabled person's guardianship.
• Where can I find in Delaware who owns an empty house?
  Free searches show property information online freely; you will need to know the county; since there are only three counties in Delaware, you can look into them individually. Sussex, Kent, and New Castle all have free online property information searches. You can search by street name or other location descriptions.
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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Delaware Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Delaware Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Delaware Sex Offenders:
  Location and information of convicted sex offenders and predators by neighborhood.
• Delaware Prison and Jail Inmates:
  Database of available photos and details of jailed inmates in custody.
• Delaware Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Delaware Open Public Record Act:
  Laws supporting public's right to inspect government documents.
• Delaware Public Records Request:
  A written request form inquiring about a public record may be used in finding specific files - the more descriptive, the more likely the record will be found.
• Delaware Birth Records:
  Certified or informational copy requests from official departments.
• Delaware Elected Officials:
  Names and contact information and public press releases of members elected to office.
• Delaware Attorney Look Up:
  Search membership status, license standing, education background and contact information.
• Delaware Driver License Records:
  Statewide information of drivers, vehicles, registrations and licensing procedures.
• Delaware Constitution:
  Political processes, amendments, proposals adopted by the state legislature, legal and political organizations.
• Delaware Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.

• Total Violent Crime:
  4,115
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  48
• Rape:
  310
• Robbery:
  790
• Aggravated Assault:
  2,967
• Total Property Crime:
  21,931
• Burglary:
  2,968
• Larceny Theft:
  17,359
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  1,604

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the state
  897,934
• Estimate of the state's total residency
  783,557
• Percentage change of the total resident population
  15%
• Net change of residents' total population
  114,334
• Complete count of statewide resident population
  783,600
• Population estimate of residents less than 5 years of age
  59,726
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 5 years of age
  7%
• Estimate of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  206,993
• Estimated percentage of residents that are less than 18 years of age
  23%
• Percentage estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  14%
• Estimate of residents that are 65 years of age and older
  126,693
• Total estimate percentage of female residents
  52%
• State's white resident population
  618,617
• State's black resident population
  191,814
• State's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  4,181
• State's Asian resident population
  28,549
• State's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  400
• Statewide resident population of two or more races
  23,854
• Statewide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  73,221
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  586,752
• Statewide percentage of white residents
  69%
• Statewide percentage of black residents
  21%
• Statewide percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native residents
  1%
• Statewide percentage of Asian residents
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  0%
• Statewide percentage of Two or more races
  3%
• Statewide percentage of Hispanic or Latino Origin
  8%
• Statewide percentage of non Hispanic white
  65%

• Vital Statistics

  Births and deaths occurring in Delaware
• Births
  12,170
• Deaths
  7,327
• Infant death occurring within the state of persons one year of age or less
  91
• Percentage of persons with the same residence of one year or more
  85%

• Resident Background Information

  Education and background history of Delaware Residents
• Percentage of foreign born population in the state
  8%
• Percentage of residents 5 years of age and older that speak languages other than English at home
  12%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with high a school education or higher
  87%
• Percentage of persons from 25 years of age and older with bachelor's degree or higher
  28%
• Total number of Veterans
  78,336

• Current Housing and Real Estate Data

  Households located in Delaware
• Average time spent commuting to work for person 16 years and over not working from their personal residence
  24 Min
• Housing unit estimates
  396,222
• Net change of housing units estimates
  53,167
• Housing unit estimates - percentage change
  16%
• Percentage of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  74%
• Median value of the state's housing units being occupied by owners
  $235,000
• Percentage of housing in structure of multi dwelling units
  18%
• Total number of households
  325,160
• Average size of households
  3

• Delaware Employment Data

  Income, earnings and payrolls of people residing within the State
• Per capita income in the past 12 months in dollars adjusted to inflation
  $28,935
• Statewide income of median households in Delaware
  $56,985
• Percentage of persons living in poverty
  11%
• The personal income of persons employed
  $34,575
• Per capita income of persons employed
  $40,112
• Labor force of civilian workers
  434,704
• The unemployment of the civilian labor force
  35,035
• The rate of unemployed civilian labor force
  8%
• Employment of person relating to all industries
  548,130
• Net change of employment in all industries
  40,310
• People employed by the government
  70,838
• Earnings by persons working in all industries
  28,746,991
• Average earnings per job in all industries
  52,446
• Number of private non farm establishments
  25,174