Deed recording
- First page
- $35.00
- Each extra page
- $9.00
Transfer tax: 4.0% total realty transfer tax (2.5% state / 1.5% local standard split)
9 Del. C. § 9605
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DelawareCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Delaware’s 3 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 3
- Deed fee · page 1
- $35.00
- Marriage wait
- 24h
- Population
- 1.0M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How Delaware records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $70.00 (Residents) / $120.00 (Non-residents)
- Waiting period
- 24 hrs
- License valid for
- 30 days
Issued by the Clerk of the Peace in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County. 24h waiting period.
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- Birth
- $25.00
- Death
- $25.00
- Marriage
- $25.00
Issued by: Delaware Health and Social Services Office of Vital Statistics
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $25.00
- File with
- Prothonotary Office
Trade names are registered with the Prothonotary in each county where the business operates.
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Every county in Delaware
2 official websites 3 recording offices verified 3 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
Delaware questions
Before you file in Delaware
Largest offices: New Castle County, Sussex County, Kent County.
Who records deeds in Delaware?
In Delaware, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Delaware?
9 Del. C. § 9605 sets a base fee of $35.00 for the first page and $9.00 for each additional page. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: 4.0% total realty transfer tax (2.5% state / 1.5% local standard split).
What are the requirements for getting married in Delaware?
A marriage license in Delaware costs about $70.00 (Residents) / $120.00 (Non-residents) (the amount varies by county). There is a 24-hour waiting period between application and ceremony. The license is valid for 30 days. Issued by the Clerk of the Peace in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County. 24h waiting period.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Delaware?
Assumed business names (DBA) in Delaware are filed with the Prothonotary Office; the filing fee is about $25.00. Trade names are registered with the Prothonotary in each county where the business operates.