Sussex County, Delaware Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Sussex County or serving short-term sentences. The Delaware Department of Correction may provide access to these images via their online portal. For more detailed inquiries, you can contact the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, which may also hold records of recent arrests and bookings.

To obtain a criminal background check in Sussex County, Delaware, you should contact the Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI). The SBI provides fingerprint-based background checks, which can be requested by visiting their office or through authorized locations. The process involves submitting fingerprints and paying a fee, after which you will receive a report detailing any criminal history.

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

You can register to vote in Sussex County through the Delaware online voter registration system at ivote.de.gov, which allows new registrations and updates to existing records. You may also register in person at the Sussex County Department of Elections at 119 North Race Street in Georgetown, at any Delaware DMV office, or by mailing a completed application. The registration deadline is 24 days before any election, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period beginning 10 days before Election Day. Delaware does not require party affiliation to vote in general elections, and absentee ballots are available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse.

Property records in Sussex County can be searched for free through the Sussex Recorder of Deeds website at sussexcountyde.gov, where you can access recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records by owner name, parcel number, or instrument number. The county also offers a GIS mapping system through the Assessment Office that provides property boundaries, ownership information, tax assessments, sales history, zoning, and aerial imagery. For certified copies of recorded documents, contact the Recorder of Deeds office at 2 The Circle in Georgetown at (302) 855-7785. Property tax information and assessment cards are available through the Sussex Assessment Office at the same location or online through the county website.

Birth and death certificates for Sussex County residents are issued by the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics, located at 417 Federal Street in Dover, phone (302) 744-4549. Certified copies cost $25 for the first copy and $10 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. You can order in person at the Dover office for same-day service, by mail with a 2-3 week processing time, or online through VitalChek.com with expedited shipping available. Requestors must provide valid photo identification and proof of eligibility as an immediate family member, legal representative, or other authorized person under Delaware law (16 Del. C. § 3101 et seq.).

Business entity records for Delaware corporations and LLCs operating in Sussex County can be searched for free at corp.delaware.gov through the Delaware Division of Corporations database. Trade name registrations (DBAs) and fictitious business names filed in Sussex County are maintained by the Sussex County Clerk of the Peace at 2 The Circle in Georgetown and can be searched in person or by calling (302) 855-7850. Local business licenses issued by municipalities must be verified with individual town offices such as Georgetown, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, or Seaford. Professional licenses (contractors, health professionals, etc.) are searchable through the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation at dpr.delaware.gov, while building permits and zoning compliance information for unincorporated areas is available through Sussex County Planning and Zoning at (302) 855-7878.