Delaware Courts

The State of Delaware Court System

The State of Delaware court system has courts in all three counties. The Kent County Courthouse is located on a 5.3-acre site in the City of Dover, bordered by Federal and Water Streets and The Green. Occupants of the building include the Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, Justice of the Peace Court 16, Register in Chancery, Kent County Prothonotary, Law Library, Jury, and Capitol Police. The Attorney General and Public Defender also have satellite offices in the Courthouse.

Kent County Court Locations - Hours 

For information on State of Delaware Courthouse closures, please call the Courthouse Weather Emergency Line at 302-735-3292.

Please visit the State of Delaware Court website for more information on court proceedings, court cases, victim's services, offender registries, VINE, legal assistance, and general information about starting or preparing for a case.

The Kent County Levy Court

Apart from the Federal and State Court system, the Kent County Levy Court is the county government for Kent County, Delaware. The Levy Court oversees daily governmental operations in the county including public safety, parks & recreation, library services, deeds services, wills & estates, building permits, property complaints, marriage licenses, property and sewer tax collection, and the Sheriff's Office.

History of the Kent County Levy Court

*Name changes and birth records can be obtained at Delaware Vital Statistics Office.