How to Search Delaware Court Records

Delaware court records are handled at the county or district court level for most cases. The state Supreme Court or appellate court publishes opinions online. Federal cases for Delaware are searchable through PACER.

  • Use the Delaware state judiciary website for statewide court directories and opinions.
  • County court clerks maintain civil, criminal, family, and probate case records.
  • Federal cases: PACER — U.S. District Court records.
  • Pay fines and search by case number, party name, or attorney through the official portal.
  • For certified copies, contact the clerk of the specific court where the case was filed.
Population
1,031,890
Households
407,800
Median Income
$79,325
Median Home Value
$305,200

Court Records Databases

8 official Delaware court records sources.

Court Records

Court Orders and Opinions
Official Free
Search for Delaware Supreme, Chancery, Superior, and Common Pleas Court Civil and Criminal Orders and Opinions.
Court Records | Civil
Official Free
Statewide database of Delaware Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, and Justice of the Peace civil court records, dockets, and judgments.
Probate Database 1680-1925
Official Free
Search the Delaware Department of State probate database by name, race, or date. Gives corresponding information and location.
Superior Court Calendars
Official Free
Delaware Superior Court trial calendars. Provides trial date, category judge assignment, case, charges and length, attorneys, scheduling order date.
Protective Orders
Official Free
Search for protective orders in Delaware by case number and respondent name and county of issuance.
Delaware Federal Bankruptcy Court (PACER)
Official Free
Search U.S. District Court of Delaware Federal bankruptcy court records by case number, party name, filing date, or last update.
Delaware Federal Court Records (PACER)
Official Free
Search U.S. District Court of Delaware Federal civil & criminal court records by case number, party name, filing date, or last update.

Delaware Counties

All 3 Delaware counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the Delaware state judiciary public portal. Search by case number, party name, or attorney across all court divisions in 3 Delaware counties.

Online docket searches are usually free. Copies of documents and certified records carry a per-page fee — contact the clerk of the specific court.

The Delaware Supreme Court and Court of Appeals publish opinions on the state judiciary website.

U.S. District Court records are available through PACER (per-page fees apply).

Last reviewed: