Harrington White Pages Lookup

Harrington white pages tie names, addresses, and business filings to public city and county files. A Harrington white pages search pulls from City Hall records, Kent County property data, and state court dockets. The city runs utility billing, business licenses, and police records out of City Hall. This page walks you through the main Harrington white pages tools. It shows where to file a FOIA request, how to find a deed, and where to look for a court case. Most of the online tools are free to use.

Harrington White Pages Overview

Harrington sits in the south end of Kent County. The city has about 3,562 people. City Hall runs most of the local records. The office is at 106 Dorman St. Phone is (302) 398-3530. Fax is (302) 398-4477. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is the first stop for a Harrington white pages name lookup.

Start with the City of Harrington official website. The site has council agendas, the city code, and a full department list. You can pay utility bills online.

The site also posts public notices and meeting minutes. City Manager Norman Barlow runs the day-to-day office.

State FOIA rules for Harrington come from 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006. The law gives the city 15 business days to reply to any public record request. Some files are closed. Most city data is open.

Harrington City Clerk Records

The City Clerk office is the official keeper of Harrington records. The office holds utility bills, property transfer files, tax records, and business licenses. Email is billing@cityofharrington.com.

Records held at City Hall include:

• Utility billing (water, sewer, trash)
• Property transfer logs
• Business and rental licenses
• Municipal tax files
• City Council minutes and ordinances

Fees for copies follow Chapter 180 of the City Code. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Walk in or call to set up a file pull.

Note: Some personnel files and pending legal matters are closed under state law and cannot be released.

Property Records for Harrington

Property data for Harrington is held by Kent County, not the city. The Assessor's Office and Recorder of Deeds both sit at 555 Bay Road in Dover. A Harrington white pages property check uses both of them together.

The free Kent County P.R.I.D.E. property search lets you look up any Harrington parcel by address. Results show the owner, assessed value, tax data, and parcel detail. Kent County shows 60% of the full assessed value on tax bills. Harrington uses 100% for city tax. To convert the displayed number to the full value, divide by 0.6.

For deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats, use the Kent County Recorder of Deeds. The office is at 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. Phone is (302) 744-2314. The main Kent County site is kentcountyde.gov. Tax payments go through the Kent County Treasurer.

Deed images may cost a fee per page. Plan a trip to Dover if you need full certified copies. The office is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Court Cases and Harrington White Pages

Harrington court cases are filed in Kent County. The Kent County Courthouse is at 414 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901. Phone is 302-735-1900.

Use the free CourtConnect portal to look up a case by party name or case number. You can see civil dockets, some criminal info, hearings on the calendar, and judgments or liens. Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and JP Court cases all feed in. Family Court and Court of Chancery files are not in the online index.

The main Delaware Courts website covers rules, forms, and fees. Record access rules are at courts.delaware.gov/help/recordaccess.aspx. For certified case copies, you must visit the courthouse in person or send a mail request.

Note: JP Court dockets drop off the online index 60 days after a case ends.

Harrington Police Records

The Harrington Police Department runs law enforcement work for the city. The station is at 10 Mechanic Street. Non-emergency lines are (302) 398-4493, (302) 398-4494, and (302) 398-4495. Fax is (302) 398-8947. Dispatch for non-emergency calls is (302) 739-4863. Chief Joseph Perna runs the force. For emergencies dial 911.

The department page lays out services and contact info. See the Harrington Police Department page for request steps.

The department handles incident reports, accident reports, and arrest files. Full criminal histories go through the State Bureau of Identification.

To request a report, file a written request in person or by mail. Bring photo ID and case detail if you have it. Fees may apply. Some investigative files are closed under state FOIA exemptions.

Harrington FOIA Coordinator

Harrington has a named FOIA Coordinator. The current coordinator is Emma Werner. Her office is at City Hall, 106 Dorman St. Phone is (302) 398-4476.

Use the Harrington FOIA request page to file a written request. Be clear about what you want. Include a date range if you can.

The city has 15 business days to reply under state law. Reply time can run longer if the file is large or needs review.

Fees for copies:

• $0.50 per page for standard 8.5 x 11 paper
• $2 to $15 per page for oversized sheets
• $30 per hour for research time after the first 30 minutes free
• $25 per certified copy

Closed files include personnel, pending lawsuits, trade secrets, medical data, and some active police work. Most other city data is open. For a state-level request use the state FOIA portal.

Vital Records for Harrington

Births, deaths, and marriages for Harrington are held by the state. 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.

The first copy is $25. Each extra copy ordered the same day is $10. You need a government photo ID. Only the person, a parent, a spouse, a child, or a close relative can order a certified copy.

Marriage licenses for Kent County residents are issued by the Clerk of the Peace at 555 Bay Road, Dover. Phone is (302) 744-2300. Both parties must show up in person Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM. Fees are $70 for state residents and $120 for non-residents, cash only. Delaware has a 24-hour wait before the ceremony.

Harrington Business Directory

Many Harrington firms are in the state corporate registry. Local shops, farms, and service firms file with the state. Use the Division of Corporations entity search to find a firm by name or file number.

Results show entity name, status, date formed, and registered agent. Officers and directors are not in the free portal. You need to pay for a filing copy to get those names. The Division of Corporations is at 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover.

Harrington city business licenses are held at City Hall. The clerk can tell you if a firm has a valid local license.

Harrington Voter Info

Harrington voters are on the Kent County rolls. The Kent County Department of Elections is in Dover. Phone is (302) 739-4498.

Check your own registration at ivote.de.gov. The same site lets you find your polling place and request an absentee ballot. The deadline to register is 24 days before any election. Same-day sign-up runs during the early vote window.

The full voter roll is not free for the public. Parties and approved groups can buy a copy. Individual status checks are free, one name at a time.

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County Records

Harrington is in Kent County. For county-level white pages tools, deeds, and court records, visit the Kent County White Pages page.