Divorce Records in Delaware
Whether divorce records are public in Delaware and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: Copies of divorce decrees come from the county where the divorce was granted. For divorces from 1976 to the present, contact the Family Court records/divorce unit in Kent County (Dover, 302-672-1000), New Castle County (Wilmington, 302-255-0300) or Sussex County (Georgetown, 302-855-7400). Delaware Public Archives, Frequently Asked Questions
| Divorce records | Copies of divorce decrees come from the county where the divorce was granted. For divorces from 1976 to the present, contact the Family Court records/divorce unit in Kent County (Dover, 302-672-1000), New Castle County (Wilmington, 302-255-0300) or Sussex County (Georgetown, 302-855-7400). For divorces in 1975 and earlier, contact the Delaware Public Archives in Dover (302-744-5000) for Kent and Sussex counties, or the Superior Court Prothonotary in Wilmington (302-255-0700) for New Castle County. |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in Delaware, and how do I get a copy?
Copies of divorce decrees come from the county where the divorce was granted. For divorces from 1976 to the present, contact the Family Court records/divorce unit in Kent County (Dover, 302-672-1000), New Castle County (Wilmington, 302-255-0300) or Sussex County (Georgetown, 302-855-7400). For divorces in 1975 and earlier, contact the Delaware Public Archives in Dover (302-744-5000) for Kent and Sussex counties, or the Superior Court Prothonotary in Wilmington (302-255-0700) for New Castle County.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.