Delaware Background Checks

Delaware Criminal Records

If you need Delaware criminal records for Delaware background checks, start by contacting the Delaware Criminal Justice Council. The Criminal Justice Council is an independent body that helps to maintain a system that is fair, efficient, and accountable. It keeps track of records, grants, and other funding for various parts of the Delaware justice system. Their website contains many reports for download. You can also access items such as the Delaware Sex Offender Registry from this site.

To obtain Delaware criminal records, you will need to:

Step 1: Visit or contact the Sussex County, Kent County, or New Castle County locations for fingerprinting services.
Step 2: Submit fingerprint cards to the Delaware Criminal Justice Council.
Step 3: Provide payment. For a Delaware background check, the cost is $45, and for both state and federal background checks, the cost is $69. Cash, credit, debit, and money orders are accepted, personal checks are not.

For additional information regarding Delaware criminal records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Delaware State Bureau of Identification
655 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-5871

Resource Links
Delaware Criminal Justice Council

Delaware Court Records

If you need Delaware court records for Delaware background checks, then you will need to contact the Delaware state courts. There are forms online for accessing records of the Supreme Court, Court of Chancery, Superior Court, Family Court, Court of Common Please, and Justice of the Peace Court. You will need to download the proper application and fill it out as completely as possible. The more information that you are able to provide, then the more easily your Delaware court records can be found. Keep in mind that not all records are available for public access, and you will be responsible for any fees incurred during the research process.

Step 1: Visit the Delaware State Courts Records Access webpage. Click Here.
Step 2: Select one of the six court record types in order to access a PDF document containing record retrieving instructions, guidelines and application forms for that record type.
Step 3: Fill out all required information fields and submit your court records request application to the address indicated on the form.

For additional information regarding Delaware court records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Supreme Court
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street, 11th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 577-8425

Resource Links
Delaware Court Record Access Guides

Delaware Jail Records

If you need Delaware jail records for Delaware background checks, then you will need to contact the Delaware Department of Corrections. Their website allows you to see various statistics about state correctional facilities, escapee listings, death row inmates and more. Under state law, the Department of Corrections can only tell you if someone is currently in custody, where they are housed, and provide you with a mailing address.

For additional information regarding Delaware jail records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Delaware Department of Corrections
Central Administration Building
245 McKee Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 739-5601

Resource Links
Delaware Department of Correction

Delaware Driving Records

If you need Delaware driving records for conducting a Delaware background check, then you will need to contact the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles. Because of the highly personal information contained in Delaware driving records, in most cases, you will only be able to access your own Delaware driving record. However, with proper documentation, some employers may also be granted access.

To get a copy of your Delaware driving record, you will need to complete a personal information release form and have it notarized. A $15 fee will be charged for a 3 year record. To reduce processing time, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. You can then mail the form and fee in to the Division of Motor Vehicles.

If you are a business with a valid reason to access Delaware driving records for a Delaware background check, then you will need to fill out the same form. You will also need to include the name and address of your business and your own personal information, including address and driver’s license number. The form will need to be notarized and you will need to obtain consent from the employee to conduct the driving records Delaware background check. The same $15 fee applies.

For additional information regarding Delaware driving records, you can contact the office using the information below:

Division of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Driver License Administration
P.O. Box 698
Dover, DE 19903
(302) 744-2506

Resource Links
Delaware Driving Record Information
Request Form

Additional Resources

Delaware Sexual Offender Registry
Delaware Attorney General