Kent County White Pages Directory
Kent County White Pages give you a free way to find people and tie names to local records. A Kent County white pages search pulls from land files, court dockets, marriage bonds, voter data, and state vital stats. Dover is the county seat and the state capital, so many state offices sit here too. The county runs a strong property portal called P.R.I.D.E. and a deeds office on Bay Road. This page shows you the main tools, the best search tips, and the fees you may need to pay. Most lookups are free to start.
Kent County Overview
Kent County White Pages Overview
Kent County is the middle county in Delaware. Around 180,000 people live here. Dover holds the state capital along with most county offices. The county runs under a Levy Court, which is the name the local government uses. Most white pages tools for Kent County are free. A few charge small fees for certified copies or image downloads.
The Kent County Official Website is the main hub. From there you can jump to property records, deeds, the Levy Court, and tax offices. Phone numbers for each office sit right on the home page.
The site ties into the P.R.I.D.E. property portal, the Recorder of Deeds, and the Clerk of the Peace marriage office. The main county number is 302-744-2300. Hours for most offices run Monday through Friday.
Open records in Delaware are covered under 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006. The same FOIA rules that apply to the state apply to the county. The county has 15 business days to reply to a written request.
Property Records in Kent County
Property files tie names to land. This is the most used piece of any white pages search. Kent County runs a free public portal called P.R.I.D.E. (Property Records Information and Data Engine). It is the top tool for local lookups.
Start at the Kent County P.R.I.D.E. Property Records portal. Click "I Agree" on the landing page. Then pick owner name, address, parcel ID, or subdivision search. Enter the info and hit search.
Results show owner name, mailing address, property address, and sale history. Click a result to see the full card. That gives you the deed book, prior owners, lot size, building size, and tax bill info.
Kent County finished a full reassessment in late 2023. Before that, the county used 1987 values. Now the values are based on 100% of fair market value as of July 1, 2023. The new tax rate is 5.72 cents per $100 of assessed value. The court called the old system unconstitutional, which is why the switch went through.
The P.R.I.D.E. system also links to tax billing. Check the Billing tab on any property card to see current and past tax bills. The Assessment Office can be reached at 302-744-2401 for questions on values or exemptions.
Note: Parcel ID format is 17 digits; do not add dashes or spaces when you type it into the search field.
Recorder of Deeds White Pages Land Records
The Kent County Recorder of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, and releases. These files give a full paper trail on a name. The office sits at 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. Call 302-744-2314. Email recorder@kentcountyde.gov with questions.
Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Recording hours are shorter at 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Online records run through the US Land Records portal linked from the Kent County Deeds Office page.
The online portal is free for index searches. Pay-per-page for casual use costs $2 per page. A Subscriber30 plan runs $50 per month for bulk work. In-office public terminals are free to view. Staff-assisted prints run $1 per page.
Document types in the deeds index cover warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, mortgages, deed assignments, mechanic's liens, tax liens, court judgments, easements, UCC filings, and military DD-214 discharges. Some records go back to 1682. Online records run from 1964 to now.
The office offers a free Property Fraud Alert. Sign up on the welcome page. The system sends you an email any time a new record matches your name. This is a smart move for long-term owners who want to catch any odd filings fast.
Court Cases and Kent County White Pages
Court records pin a name to a case. Kent County cases run through the state court system. The main courthouse sits at 414 Federal Street, Dover. Call 302-735-1900 for main court info.
The free CourtConnect portal is the top tool. It covers Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, and Justice of the Peace Court for Kent County. Search by last name, case number, business name, or case type.
Superior Court handles felonies and big civil cases. Court of Common Pleas takes civil matters under $50,000 and misdemeanors. The Justice of the Peace Court covers tickets, tenant disputes, and small claims. Family Court files are not on CourtConnect. Call 302-672-1000 for Kent Family Court.
The state court record rules are at the Delaware Court Records Policy. Juvenile, mental health, and adoption files are sealed. Most civil and criminal files are open. Public access terminals are free to use at the courthouse.
Federal cases that hit Kent County go through the U.S. District Court for Delaware. Check the District Court case info page. PACER is the tool for federal dockets. Index searches are free.
Vital Records Kent County Residents
Birth, death, and marriage files round out a white pages search. The state Office of Vital Statistics keeps the central copy. The main office is in Dover.
The office sits at the Jesse S. Cooper Building, 417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 302-744-4549. Fax 302-736-1862. The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics page lists forms and fees.
Birth records go back to 1942. Death records start in 1974. Marriage records start in 1969. Divorce index runs from 1935. The first certified copy costs $25. Extra copies ordered at the same time cost $10 to $15 each.
Photo ID is required for all orders. Mail requests need a copy of the ID inside the envelope. Walk-in orders are often done the same day. Mail orders can take four to seven weeks. Online orders through third-party sites run faster, but charge more.
For older files, try the Delaware Public Archives at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard North in Dover. Pre-1942 births and pre-1974 deaths are stored there. Staff help is free.
Marriage License White Pages Kent County
Marriage licenses for Kent County come from the Clerk of the Peace at the Levy Court Building in Dover. Both parties must appear in person. Call 302-744-2346. Email Clerk@kentcountyde.gov.
Hours for marriage work run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM. Plan for 15 to 20 minutes to fill out the application. Bring a valid photo ID and proof of address for residents.
Fees are cash only. Delaware residents pay $70. Non-residents pay $120. No credit cards, no checks. The state's 24-hour waiting period kicks in after issuance. The license is good for 30 days. The ceremony must be held in Delaware.
If you were married before, bring proof. A final divorce decree, an annulment order, or a death certificate of a former spouse works. Name change orders also need a court document on file. Translations of any non-English record must be certified.
Ceremony fees run extra. Regular office hours cost $50 for residents and $100 for non-residents. After-hours runs $75 or $125. Saturday bookings run $100 or $150. Both parties must be 18 or older. Delaware banned child marriage in 2018 under 13 Del. C. § 123, with no waivers.
Kent County Elections Directory
The Department of Elections tracks every voter. Name, address, party, and polling place are on file. This is one of the best free tools in the white pages trail.
The state portal at elections.delaware.gov is the front door. From there, jump to voter registration, polling place lookup, and absentee ballot forms.
The Kent County Department of Elections can be reached at 302-739-4498. In-person visits can be done at the county office. Call ahead for current hours.
To check one voter, use ivote.de.gov. Enter first name, last name, date of birth, and zip code. The site returns status, polling place, and ballot info. Poll hours on Election Day run 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Early voting runs 10 days out.
The full voter list is not free. Political groups and campaigns can buy a copy. For a one-off lookup, though, the portal is the fastest path. Same-day voter sign-up is allowed during the early voting window.
FOIA Requests for Kent County Records
When a record is not in a free portal, a FOIA is the next step. Delaware's law at 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10006 covers all public bodies. Kent County has its own FOIA coordinator for county records.
File a FOIA by mail, email, or in person. The 15 business day clock starts when the request is logged. Fees may apply for copies over ten pages or for staff time that runs past 30 minutes of work.
If a denial comes back, appeal to the Delaware DOJ FOIA Office. The AG reviews disputes and can order release when the county gets it wrong. Most cases wrap up in writing within a few weeks.
For state-run files, route the request through the Delaware FOIA portal. That tool routes requests to the right agency. Many Kent County state-level files sit with DHSS, DMV, or Vital Statistics.
Note: The FOIA statute under 29 Del. C. § 10002 keeps some files closed, such as personnel records, pending court matters, and trade secrets.
Criminal History Background Records
A criminal history check is not part of the free white pages tools. The State Bureau of Identification handles these. The main SBI walk-in office for Kent County is in Dover.
The Delaware State Police runs the SBI. The Dover office sits at 600 South Bay Road, Suite 1 in the Blue Hen Mall and Corporate Center. Call 302-739-5871.
Hours run Monday 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Tuesday through Friday runs 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. No appointment is needed. Bring a photo ID and a payment method. Personal checks are not accepted.
A state-only check costs $72. A state and federal check costs $85. Results come by mail in four to six weeks. These files are for the person on the request only. You cannot pull someone else's record through the SBI.
Cities in Kent County
Kent County has Dover as its largest city. A few smaller towns fall under the county's offices as well. Milford sits on the line between Kent and Sussex.
Smaller towns in Kent County that share county offices include Smyrna, Camden, Wyoming, Felton, Clayton, and Magnolia. These places do not have their own dedicated pages here but use the same county-level tools.
Other Delaware Counties
If your white pages search runs north or south of Kent, check the next two counties.