Find Delaware City White Pages

Delaware City white pages tie names to town records, court dockets, and county property files. A Delaware City white pages search lets you look up a person, check a deed, or find a police record for this small waterfront town. Town Hall keeps the core city files. New Castle County holds the deed and tax data. The state runs the court index. This page shows you how each tool works and how to order copies. Most of the search tools are free and open to the public under state FOIA law.

Delaware City White Pages Overview

Delaware City is a small town on the Delaware River. It sits in New Castle County. The town has about 1,855 people. Town Hall is at 407 Clinton Street. Mail goes to P.O. Box 4159, Delaware City, DE 19706. Phone is (302) 834-4573. Fax is (302) 832-5545. This is the first place to look for town-level records.

Start with the Delaware City official website. The site lists town council, meeting dates, zoning, and online forms. You can file a FOIA request through the site.

The site also posts public notices and the full town code. Water and sewer bills are paid through the town.

State FOIA law sits at 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006. Delaware City must follow the same 15 business day rule as every other public body in the state.

Delaware City Town Hall Records

Town Hall runs most of the local record work. The office holds the town council minutes, ordinances, permits, and business licenses. Britney Loveland serves as the FOIA Coordinator. Hours run during normal business days.

Public records at Town Hall cover:

• Town Council agendas and minutes
• Ordinances and the municipal code
• Building permits and zoning files
• Business licenses
• Public notices and hearing records

For a walk-in request, go to 407 Clinton Street during office hours. Phone (302) 834-4573 first if your request is large so staff can set aside time.

Note: The request itself becomes a public record under state FOIA law, so your name may be shared with the subject of the request.

Delaware City FOIA Request

The town has an online FOIA form. Use the Delaware City FOIA form page to file a written request. Be clear about what you want. Name the file type, date range, and any person or address tied to the record.

The town has 15 business days to reply. Some larger requests may cost a research fee. You can set a cap on what you are willing to pay.

Submit the form online or drop a copy at Town Hall. Mail is fine too. The FOIA Coordinator will log the request and reply in writing.

For state-level data use the state FOIA portal. For appeals, the Delaware Department of Justice handles FOIA disputes.

Property Records for Delaware City

Delaware City property data is held by New Castle County. The county keeps the deed, the tax file, and the assessment. The town itself does not hold property records.

Use the free New Castle County Parcel Search. Search by address, parcel ID, or owner name. The system shows the owner, assessed value, tax status, year built, square footage, sales history, and deed refs. It also ties into the county GIS map. The Assessment Division is at 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720. Phone is (302) 323-2600.

For the deed itself, the New Castle County Recorder of Deeds Document Search is the right tool. It is pay-per-view at $1 per page. A $100 per month plan works for frequent users. The office is at 800 N. French Street, Wilmington. Phone is (302) 395-7700. Hours run Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:45 PM.

Records held include deeds, mortgages, federal tax liens, UCC filings, and plats. Most New Castle County deed records run back to the 1600s.

Court Cases and Delaware City White Pages

Delaware City court cases are filed in New Castle County. The main courthouse is in Wilmington. JP Court 11 is closer and handles smaller cases. The state runs a free online index.

Start with CourtConnect. Search by party name or case number. Results show civil dockets, case status, hearings, and judgments. Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and JP Court all feed in. Family Court and Court of Chancery files are not online.

The Delaware Courts website covers court types, rules, and fees. Record access rules sit at courts.delaware.gov/help/recordaccess.aspx. JP Court files fall off the online index 60 days after a case ends. After that you call the court.

For federal cases, use the U.S. District Court for Delaware case info page. PACER charges a small per-page fee. The index search itself is free.

Delaware City Police Records

The Delaware City Police Department handles law enforcement in town. The office is at 407 Clinton Street. Non-emergency phone is (302) 836-6344. Fax is (302) 834-7431. For emergencies dial 911. The Chief is Dan Tjaden.

Records kept include incident reports, accident reports, police blotters, and the public portions of arrest files. To get a copy, call the records line at the non-emergency number or file a FOIA request through the town coordinator. Walk-in requests need a valid photo ID.

Note: Ongoing case files may be held back under state FOIA exemptions in 29 Del. C. § 10002 until the case closes.

For a full state criminal history, the State Bureau of Identification in Dover handles the check. Live Scan prints are required. The state-only check runs $72. The combined state and FBI check runs $85.

Vital Records for Delaware City

Birth, death, and marriage records are kept by the state, not the town. The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics is the main source. The office is at 417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901. Phone is (302) 744-4549. A satellite office for New Castle County residents sits at 258 Chapman Road in Newark.

The first copy is $25. Extra copies the same day are $10 each. A photo ID is required. Only close family can order a certified copy.

For marriage licenses, the New Castle County Clerk of the Peace handles the filing. The office is at the Louis L. Redding City/County Building in Wilmington. Both parties must show up in person with ID. Delaware has a 24-hour wait before the ceremony.

Delaware City Business Directory

Most firms in Delaware City are in the state registry. Local bed and breakfasts, marinas, shops, and tour outfits all file with the state. The Division of Corporations entity search is free.

Search by entity name or file number. Results show the entity name, status, date formed, and registered agent. Officers and directors cost extra. The Division of Corporations is at 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover.

The town also issues local business licenses and short-term rental permits. Kyle Bendler handles code enforcement and can be reached at (302) 266-9057 or 800-732-2551.

Delaware City Voter Info

The New Castle County Department of Elections handles all voter work for Delaware City. The office is at the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, DE 19801. Phone is (302) 577-3464. Email is votencc@delaware.gov.

Check your own registration at ivote.de.gov. The same portal lets you find a polling place, request an absentee ballot, and register online. Delaware City residents vote at polling sites in the New Castle area.

The deadline to register is 24 days before any election. Same-day sign-up runs during the early vote period. One name at a time is the rule for a Delaware City white pages voter lookup through the state portal.

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County Records

Delaware City is in New Castle County. For county-level white pages tools, deeds, and court info, visit the New Castle County White Pages page.