Delaware public records are records that have been made available to the public.  Depending on the type of public record you require, you may have to pay a small fee to obtain it.  There are several different types of public records that you may access including vital records, criminal records, court records, jail records, incarceration records and property records.

Largest City in Delaware: Wilmington

States Adjacent to Delaware: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland

Website: http://www.delaware.gov

Population: 783,600 (2000 American Community Survey - US Census)

Delaware is perhaps best known for its small size.  The state is the second smallest state next to Rhode Island.  It also has had several milestones throughout history, one being that the state was the first one to ratify the new constitution after the American Revolution.

Delaware State Archives - Information regarding the state archives and the exhibits they offer for public viewing.

Delaware State Police State Bureau of Identification - Search the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry. Search the database or view all registered sex offenders.

Delaware Court of Chancery - Deals with business court disputes.  Includes information on the jurisdiction, judges, personnel directory, rules and hours.

Delaware Division of Corporations - Search the General Information Name search for information regarding corporations in Delaware.

Delaware eCorp Filings - Online tax filing option for corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and general partnerships.

Delaware Division of Corporations - Search and reserve corporation names through the Name Availability Search.

City of Dover - Photos and information regarding the Most Wanted people by the Dover Police Department.

New Castle County - Parcel county search tool by parcel number, street number and name, city and deed book.

New Castle County Recorder of Deeds - Search the deeds public index by name, date or document.

New Castle County's Most Wanted - View photos and information regarding the most wanted of New Castle County.

Sussex County - Pay your Sussex County property taxes online through the county.

Sussex County Sheriff Sales - Listing of sales being conducted by the sheriff's office including foreclosures.

Delaware Birth and Death Records - Information regarding how to obtain records including marriage certificates, birth certificates, adoptee's birth certificates and death certificates.

Delaware Division of Professional Regulation - Renew a business license and obtain information on the various licenses available.