How to Search New Castle County, Delaware Records (Start Here)
New Castle County, Delaware — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Civil
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Delaware State Courts statewide database of Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, and Justice of the Peace civil court dockets, including civil actions, family, involuntary commit, personal injury, subrogation, debt, guardianship, tax case records, and more.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Parcel Search
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New Castle County parcel search database.
Recorded Documents
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Recorder of Deeds for New Castle Count recorded document search.
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Vital Records
Marriage Licenses
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Information from the New Castle Clerk of the Peace on how to order certified copies of marriage or civil union licenses.
Business, Voter & Other
Historic Markers
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State of Delaware archives list of historic markers in New Castle County.
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Crime Map
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New Castle interactive crime incident mapping by community or crime type.
Wills
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New Castle County Register of Wills database of Wills on file.
Projects
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Find status on development plans, Board of Adjustment applications, RPTAC Applications and zoning verifications that are being or have been reviewed by New Castle County.
Contractor Licenses
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New Castle County Land Use department database of licensed contractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in New Castle County? ▼
Go to the Prothonotary for court records in New Castle County. For online case lookups, use Delaware Courts — it covers Delaware Superior Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in New Castle County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Recorder of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessment Office. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in New Castle County? ▼
Delaware handles vital records at the state level through Delaware DHSS Office of Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Peace in New Castle County.
Are New Castle County records available online? ▼
New Castle County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers New Castle County? ▼
For court records, yes — Delaware Courts covers New Castle County. For property and land records, you still need the Recorder of Deeds in New Castle County directly.
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