New Castle County Criminal Records
The New Castle County Police Department processes requests for different types of records, including collision reports and incident reports. Eligible persons may obtain a copy of a collision report or incident by submitting a request to the Records unit in the Public Safety Building at 3601 N DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19702. Requests can also be submitted by mail.
In order to obtain a copy of an incident report, applicants must be listed as the victim on the report or parents of minors listed as a victim. The first copy of the report is provided free of charge while additional copies cost $60.00 each. Requesters must provide a valid photo I.D during their application.
How to Find Sex Offender Information
The Delaware State Police maintains a public central registry of sex offender. County residents can search for sex offenders by name, address or neighborhood. Searches can also be conducted using the name of a company to find offenders within a specific workplace. In addition, the state maintains an online list of wanted sex offenders.
How to Find information on Inmates
Records of persons housed in correctional inmate facilities within the state are managed by the Delaware Department of Correction. The department provides public access to inmate information using an online inmate locator. Friends and family can send money to inmates by either dropping off a money order at the inmate's facility during a scheduled visit or sending a money order by mail.
New Castle County Court Records
New Castle provides public access to different types of court records and case information. The county is home to a superior court, which presides over criminal and civil cases. Residents can search for civil case information using the state's online CourtConnect tool. Interested parties can also obtain records at the courthouse located at:
Leonard L. Williams Justice Center (formerly New Castle County Courthouse)
500 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
New Castle is also home to a Court of chancery, which presides over complex commercial cases and a court of common pleas, which oversees most misdemeanors. Family courts have jurisdiction over most juvenile and family cases as well as related civil matters such as child custody, visitation, and child support. Interested parties can view court files directly at the Records Room of the Family courthouse located at:
New Castle County:
Records Department
Family Court
500 N. King St.
Suite 110
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 255-2633
To prevent tampering, all records must be viewed in the presence of a member of the court. In addition to the courts above, New Castle also houses multiple Alderman's Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts. Residents of the county can obtain New Castle County Court Records from any of these by visiting the courthouses at their respective locations.
New Castle County Justice of the Peace Court 9
Middletown Square Shopping Center
757 N Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: (302) 378-5221
Fax: (302) 378-5220
New Castle County Justice of the Peace Court 10
210 Greenbank Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 995-8640
Fax: (302) 995-8642
New Castle County Justice of the Peace Court 11
2 Penns Way, Suite 100A
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 323-4450
Fax: (302) 323-4452
New Castle County Justice of the Peace Court 13
Concord Professional Building
1010 Concord Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: (302) 577-2550
Fax: (302) 577-2526
New Castle County Justice of the Peace Court 20
Public Safety Building
300 N Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 577-7234
Fax: (302) 577-7237
Newark Alderman's Court 40
220 S Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (302) 366-7100
Fax: (302) 366-7062
Newport Alderman's Court 42
226 N James Street
Newport, DE 19804
Phone: (302) 998-2707
New Castle County Vital Records
How to Find Divorce Records
Residents of New Castle can obtain copies of a divorce decree by contacting the Family Court Record Department. Requests can be made in person or by mail. Requesters will be expected to provide a valid photo I.D as well as their contact details. Records can also be obtained via mail by sending a written request with a notarized signature to:
Records Department
Family Court
500 N. King St.
Suite 110
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 255-2633
Note: The records department of the Family Court only maintains records for divorces from 1975 till present. Records for divorces that occurred prior to 1975 can be obtained at the New Castle Superior Court Prothonotary office.
How to Obtain Birth/Death Records
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DDPH) manages birth/death records for New Castle and other parts of the state from 1947 till present. Eligible persons can obtain records in person or by mail. To obtain a record by mail, requesters must submit a written request with a completed application form for birth or death records to the Office of Vital Statistics located in the Jesse S. Cooper Building in Dover. County residents can make requests in person at:
University Office Plaza - Chopin Building
258 Chapman Road
Newark, DE 19702
Phone: (302) 283-7100
The office opens between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Walk-in requests can also be made at of the other two DDPH locations outside New Castle County.
Jesse S. Cooper Building
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (302) 744-4700
Thurman Adams State Service Center (formerly the Georgetown State Service)
546 S. Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: (302) 515-3174
How to Obtain Marriage Records
The DPH manages records of marriage licenses issued in the state. Interested parties can request records by submitting a completed application form that includes the name of the spouses, date of the marriage and place of marriage. Applicants must also indicate their relationship to the named individuals. County residents can make requests in person at:
University Office Plaza - Chopin Building
258 Chapman Road
Newark, DE 19702
Phone: (302) 283-7100
The office opens between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Walk-in requests can also be made at of the other two DDPH locations outside New Castle County.
Jesse S. Cooper Building
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
Are Property Records Open to the Public in New Castle County?
Under the provisions of the Delaware State Freedom of Information Act, members of the public can inspect all public records kept by the state, including property records. Interested persons can access New Castle County property records online or in person by contacting the New Castle County Recorder of Deeds.
Where and How to Find Property Records in New Castle County
The New Castle County Recorder of Deeds maintains a database of all property transactions, corporate filings, and financing statements. In addition, The County Recorder of Deeds receives, records, processes, and delivers the following documents:
- Deeds and deed restrictions
- Easements
- Federal tax liens
- Plot plans
- Mortgages, assignments, satisfactions of mortgages, and partial releases of mortgages
To access New Castle County property records, applicants can contact the Recorder of Deeds from Mondays to Fridays, between 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at:
North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 395-7700
Fax: (302) 395-7732
Email: rodsupport@nccde.org
The office also handles the collection of transfer taxes for the State of Delaware, New Castle County, and some other municipalities.
In New Castle County, the Office of Assessments oversees the following procedures:
- Property assessment (based on the 1983 property values)
- Assessment exemptions applications review
- Tax parcel and map information maintenance
- Hearing appeals against property reassessment
How to Look Up New Castle County Property Records
Interested persons can look up New Castle County property records on the online platform maintained by the New Castle Recorder of Deeds. Occasional users can view New Castle County property records using the Document Search tool at $1 per page. Frequent users will have to create an account and pay a subscription fee of $100 to get unlimited access to the platform’s documents.
Requesters can also search for owner’s information, sales history information, and tax information on the New Castle County Parcel Search website.
Applicants can contact the Recorder of Deeds office for further information at:
New Castle County
Government Center
87 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 395-5555
(302) 395-7792
Email: RODSupport@nccde.org
Location of New Castle County Township Property Assessors
Office of Assessment
87 Reads Way
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 395-5520
