Getting a Copy of Your Delaware Criminal Record
Which Delaware agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: The Delaware State Police State Bureau of Identification (SBI) issues certified state criminal history reports, obtained through fingerprints with acceptable identification. Delaware State Police, Obtaining a Certified Criminal History
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | The Delaware State Police State Bureau of Identification (SBI) issues certified state criminal history reports, obtained through fingerprints with acceptable identification. For a personal copy, use service code 27RVGT (issued only to the requesting citizen, and not valid for employers or other agencies); the fee for a certified State of Delaware criminal history is $72.00. Schedule through the IdentoGO enrollment site and go to SBI Dover (600 S. Bay Road, Dover), SBI Georgetown (546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown) or a partner location. Questions: (302) 739-5884. A combined state and federal check ($85.00) must be mandated by law. Appointment site linked from the page: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ |
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| What relief the state offers | Delaware offers "expungement," meaning law-enforcement and court records of a case are destroyed, segregated or placed in the custody of the State Bureau of Identification and not released except as the law allows. There are two tracks: mandatory expungement (handled by SBI, and since August 1, 2024 done automatically each month for eligible cases) and discretionary expungement (by petition to the Superior Court or Family Court). A person pardoned by the governor may also seek discretionary expungement. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Delaware?
The Delaware State Police State Bureau of Identification (SBI) issues certified state criminal history reports, obtained through fingerprints with acceptable identification. For a personal copy, use service code 27RVGT (issued only to the requesting citizen, and not valid for employers or other agencies); the fee for a certified State of Delaware criminal history is $72.00. Schedule through the IdentoGO enrollment site and go to SBI Dover (600 S. Bay Road, Dover), SBI Georgetown (546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown) or a partner location. Questions: (302) 739-5884. A combined state and federal check ($85.00) must be mandated by law.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Delaware?
Delaware offers "expungement," meaning law-enforcement and court records of a case are destroyed, segregated or placed in the custody of the State Bureau of Identification and not released except as the law allows. There are two tracks: mandatory expungement (handled by SBI, and since August 1, 2024 done automatically each month for eligible cases) and discretionary expungement (by petition to the Superior Court or Family Court). A person pardoned by the governor may also seek discretionary expungement.
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.