New Castle County, DE Public Records
New Castle County has an estimated population of 588,093 (2024) across 426 square miles of land. In Delaware, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Recorder of Deeds. Court cases are handled by the Delaware Courts; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for New Castle County.
📍 New Castle County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 588,093 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 426 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | WilmingtonPopulation 73,176 (2024 est.) |
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⚖️ Criminal Records in New Castle County, DE
Criminal case records for New Castle County are kept by the Delaware Courts. Misdemeanors and arraignments are generally handled by the local trial court, and felonies by the Superior Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office.
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for New Castle County
| State court system | Delaware Courts |
🔍 Background Check in New Castle County, DE
A people search for New Castle County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for New Castle County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for New Castle County
| Sex offender registry | Delaware Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Identification) Source: sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Delaware Courts |
📋 Arrest Records in New Castle County, DE
Arrest and booking records for New Castle County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department or the Delaware State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for New Castle County
| State court system | Delaware Courts |
🏛️ Court Records in New Castle County, DE
Court records for New Castle County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve New Castle County, with addresses from the official Delaware Courts directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for New Castle County
| State court system | Delaware Courts |
🏠 Property Records in New Castle County, DE
In Delaware, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Recorder of Deeds. Property tax assessments are kept by the local assessor's office at the town or city hall.
🏠 Where to get property records for New Castle County
| Land records | In Delaware, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the county Recorder of Deeds. |
📜 Vital Records in New Castle County, DE
Certified birth and death certificates for Delaware are issued by the state vital records office; in many areas a county or local office can also issue copies, so check with the county first. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics (DHSS).
📜 Where to get vital records for New Castle County
| State vital records office | Delaware Office of Vital Statistics (DHSS) Source: dhss.delaware.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in New Castle County, DE
The official sex offender registry for New Castle County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for New Castle County
| Official registry | Delaware Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Identification) Source: sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in New Castle County, DE
Divorce cases in Delaware are heard by the Delaware Family Court. The full divorce case file is kept by that court; a divorce certificate (a short summary record) can be requested from the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics (DHSS).
📄 Where to get divorce records for New Castle County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Delaware are heard by the Delaware Family Court. |
| State vital records office | Delaware Office of Vital Statistics (DHSS) Source: dhss.delaware.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Delaware Courts |
Largest Communities in New Castle County
Wilmington (73,176), Newark (30,506), Middletown (25,686), Elsmere (6,234), New Castle (5,715), Townsend (2,941), Delaware City (1,933), Bellefonte (1,249), Newport (909), Arden (437), Odessa (366), Ardentown (258) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.