Delaware Public Records

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.

Recent court criminal actions, civil lawsuits and bankruptcy filings.

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Delaware
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-01979
  Party Name:	Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation v. Alkem Laboratories Ltd. et al
  Date Published:	October 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.ded.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Delaware
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-01978
  Party Name:	Helios Streaming, LLC v. Showtime Digital Inc. et al
  Date Published:	October 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.ded.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Delaware
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-01981
  Party Name:	Wheby v. Dova Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al
  Date Published:	October 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.ded.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Delaware
  Case Number:	1:18-cv-00388
  Party Name:	Fields v. May, et al
  Date Published:	October 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.ded.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Delaware
  Case Number:	1:19-cv-01980
  Party Name:	Musin v. Bausman
  Date Published:	October 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.ded.uscourts.gov

• Court Name:	U.S. Civil Court Records for the District of Delaware
  Case Number:	1:18-cv-02002
  Party Name:	Estate of Beverly E. Berland v. Lavastone Capital LLC
  Date Published:	October 18, 2019

  Source: https://ecf.ded.uscourts.gov
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Published current arrests, charges and information released by law enforcement and news

• Red Wings Shoe Store Burglary 10-18-2019
  Incident/Complaint#: 50-19-33309 Date/Time:Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 10:29PM Location: Red Wing Shoes, 260-A South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at a Continue reading
  October 18, 2019
  Source: https://doverpolice.org
• Update: (photos Released) Kirkland’s Robbed By Man Wearing Clown Mask 10-16-2019
  UPDATE: The Dover Police Department has obtained the images below from surveillance footage at the Kirkland’s store that was robbed on Tuesday, October 15th. Video of this incident is not yet available. Continue reading
  October 17, 2019
  Source: https://doverpolice.org
• Residential Burglary On American Avenue 10-16-2019
  Incident/Complaint#: 50-19-35931 Date/Time:Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 between 1:30PM-6:00PM Location: 100 Block of North American Avenue, Dover, DE Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the Continue reading
  October 16, 2019
  Source: https://doverpolice.org
• Armed Robbery At Valero Gas Station 10-16-2019
  Incident/Complaint#: 50-19-33069 Date/Time:Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at 9:17PM Location: Valero Gas Station, 530 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of a gas Continue reading
  October 16, 2019
  Source: https://doverpolice.org
• Kirkland’s Robbed By Man Wearing Clown Mask 10-16-2019
  Incident/Complaint#: 50-19-33068 Date/Time:Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at 8:59PM Location: Kirkland’s 1033 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer Narrative: The Dover Police Department is seeking the identity of a robbery suspect from an Continue reading
  October 16, 2019
  Source: https://doverpolice.org
• Dover Police Investigating Possible Shooting Incident 10-16-2019
  Incident/Complaint#: 50-19-33084 Date/Time:Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at 2:46AM Location: 100 Block of Overlook Place, Dover DE Officer Releasing Information: M/Cpl. Mark Hoffman, Public Information Officer Narrative: The Dover Police Department is investigating an alleged shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday Continue reading
  October 16, 2019
  Source: https://doverpolice.org
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Collected data of endangered children, runaways, family and non family abductions

• Missing: Angel Hester
  Angel Hester, Age Now: 16, Missing: 09/24/2019. Missing From Wilmington, De. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: New Castle County Police Department (delaware) 1-302-573-2800.
  September 26, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Raymona Padgett-brooks
  Raymona Padgett-brooks, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/24/2019. Missing From New Castle, De. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Delaware State Police (newark) 1-302-834-2620.
  September 03, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Samuel Mondestin
  Samuel Mondestin, Age Now: 15, Missing: 08/22/2019. Missing From Lincoln, De. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Delaware State Police (lewes) 1-302-644-5020.
  August 29, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Tina Marie Roy
  Tina Marie Roy, Age Now: 11, Missing: 04/16/2019. Missing From Wilmington, De. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Wilmington Police Department (delaware) 1-302-654-5151.
  July 23, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Ernest Wilson
  Ernest Wilson, Age Now: 6, Missing: 06/16/2019. Missing From Wilmington, De. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Wilmington Police Department (delaware) 1-302-654-5151.
  July 08, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
• Missing: Evan Wilson
  Evan Wilson, Age Now: 5, Missing: 06/16/2019. Missing From Wilmington, De. Anyone Having Information Should Contact: Wilmington Police Department (delaware) 1-302-654-5151.
  July 08, 2019
  Source: http://www.missingkids.com
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Current crimes by location, description of offenses and reported police activity

• Theft On Monterry Drive, Newark, De
  Multiple Thefts From Motor Vehicles.
  October 14, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Vandalism On Valley Forge Rd And Bunker Hill Rd, New Castle County, De
  Damage/Public Property
  October 09, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Vandalism On 3100 Block Of W Court Ave, New Castle County, De
  Damage/Private Property
  October 08, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Vandalism On 00 Block Of N Valley Stream Cir, New Castle County, De
  Damage/Private Property
  October 08, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Burglary On 00 Block Of Abbey Ln, New Castle County, De
  Burglary/No Forced Entry/Residence
  October 08, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
• Theft On 00 Block Of Beyer Ct, New Castle County, De
  Theft/False Pretense Or Promise
  October 08, 2019
  Source: https://spotcrime.com
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• About Delaware ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates
  Delaware's demographic and housing ACS survey of 917,060 being 0.29 percent of U.S. residents is comprised of 48.4% males and 51.6% of females. American Community Survey separates various ethnicities depending on the area's population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. ACS is an ongoing survey with five year estimates down to the block group scale providing a summary spanning five years, from 2010 to 2014 and released in 2014. View the percentage of the population by race, including various groups of Native Americans, Asians, American Indian, Alaska Native, and two or more races.
• About Delaware Selected Social Characteristics
  The Delaware social characteristics data of 339,046 households, which make up 0.29 percent of all U.S. households, are surveyed by ACS . View the number and percentages of married and divorced residents 15 years and older, including 227,841 families with and without children. There are 234,668 persons enrolled in school which are 3 years of age and over are separated by education level from nursery school to graduate and professional degrees. The state's resident social characteristics collected data include estimated percentages and totals of persons which are foreign born, Island areas, born abroad to American parent(s), citizenship status and ancestry.
• About Delaware Selected Economic Characteristics
  The Delaware American Community Survey economic characteristics displays current and past employment of 734,886 persons which are 16 years of age and older comprising of 0.3 percent of the United States labor force. Employment numbers of 465,922 civilians in various occupations from construction to information technology collected by industry. Overview of income and benefits in 2014, received from private entities and public public assistance. Population of the labor force with private or public health coverage for both employed and unemployed residents. Data regarding the percentage of families with income below poverty level are collected by age groups ranging from persons under the age of 18 to 65 years and over.
• About Delaware Selected Housing Characteristics
  Delaware housing characteristics are collected from 411,250 dwellings making up 0.31 percent of all U.S. housing, includes a survey of either inhabited 339,046 or uninhabited 72,204 domiciles. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. Find out which mode of transportation 339,046 commuters in the state used to get to work. Look up the type of energy utilized by individual occupied residences. An overview of median monthly homeowner costs with or without mortgage. Percentage of rent versus income per household and homeowner costs as percentage of household income. Information collected begins with residence from 1969 or earlier.

• 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
• Total of non employer establishment according to NAICS
  53,210
• Total NAICS 72 sales of accommodation and food services establishments with payrolls
  1,910,770

• People and Businesses

  
  
  Firms and companies of Delaware
  
• Total number of firms located in the state
  74,590
• Total percentage of black owned private firms
  9%
• Total percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms
  0%
• Total percentage of Asian owned firms
  3%
• Total percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander owned firms
  0%
• Total percentage of Native Hispanic owned private firms
  2%
• Total percentage of Women owned private firms
  26%
• Value for shipments from manufacturers according to NAICS 31-33
  25,679,939
• Sales of establishments with payroll from merchant wholesalers according to NAICS 42
  5,727,401
• Sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
  14,202,083
• Per capita sales of establishments with payroll from retailers
  16,421

• Land Valuation

  
  
  Property value and Delaware territory
  
• Totals of building permits for new private housing units
  3,156
• The valuation of all new private housing units authorized by building permits
  360,930
• Adjusted acres of land in farms
  510,253
• Size in square miles of land
  1,954
• Population per square mile
  460