New Castle County, Delaware Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in New Castle County, Delaware, can be obtained from the New Castle County Police Department. They may provide access to these records through their public information office or an online portal. However, availability and access to mugshots can vary, so it's recommended to contact the police department directly for specific procedures.

To obtain a criminal background check in New Castle County, Delaware, you need to contact the Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI). The SBI is responsible for processing background checks, and you can request one by visiting their office or through their online services. The process typically involves submitting fingerprints and paying a fee for the background check report.

You can look up sex offenders in New Castle County, Delaware, by accessing the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry. This registry is maintained by the Delaware State Police and provides information on registered sex offenders, including their names, addresses, and offenses. The registry is available online and can be searched by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

You can register to vote through the Delaware online voter registration portal at ivote.de.gov, in person at the New Castle County Department of Elections at 87 Read's Way in New Castle, or by mail using a paper application. Delaware requires registration at least 24 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that contest. The Department of Elections can be reached at (302) 577-3464 for assistance with registration, polling location information, and absentee ballot requests, which are available to all registered voters without requiring an excuse.

Property records are maintained by the New Castle Recorder of Deeds and can be searched online for free at nccde.org/350/Recorder-of-Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents. The county's property assessment and tax information is available through the online parcel search at assess.nccde.org, which provides GIS maps, assessment values, sales history, and tax records. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $10.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page and can be requested in person at 87 Read's Way or by mail by calling (302) 395-5310.

Birth and death certificates for New Castle County residents are issued by the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics in Dover, not at the county level. Certificates cost $25.00 for the first copy and can be ordered by mail, in person at 417 Federal Street in Dover, or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com. Processing takes approximately 10-15 business days for standard service, with expedited options available for additional fees. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility, as only immediate family members and authorized individuals can obtain certified copies under 16 Del. C. § 3101.

Business entity registrations are searchable through the Delaware Division of Corporations' free online database at icis.corp.delaware.gov, which includes corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. For DBA (doing business as) or fictitious name registrations specific to New Castle County, contact the Recorder of Deeds at (302) 395-5310, as these are filed at the county level. Local business licenses for operations within Wilmington, Newark, or other municipalities must be verified through those individual city offices, while professional licenses can be verified through the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation at dpr.delaware.gov.