Deeds Office

Recorder of Deeds Customer Service Desk

Welcome!

This page covers all things related to the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, including: legal requirements for recording documents such as fees, formats, and forms; factsheets to educate on deeds-related topics; a professional library which is a resource for title searchers, para-legals, attorneys and other professionals who work with our office; community relations consisting of press releases and presentations; our free Property Fraud Alert system consisting of why and how to register; a link to search for deeds; and a photographic tour of our office.  Feedback on this page and on our office operations is always welcome. 

Hon. Eugenia Thornton, Recorder
Joel Gartner, Deputy Recorder

Email: Recorder@kentcountyde.gov
Phone: 302-744-2314
Open: 8 am to 5pm, weekdays
Recording Hours: 8 am to 3 pm weekdays
Drop box for Deeds materials located outside
Location: 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901

 

Our Promise:

To use property records industry standards, best practices, excellent customer service and public outreach to make property transactions safer, faster, and more convenient for everyone. 

 

 

Public Access Property Records Research Library

PAPRRL entrance

Customer Service Desk

Recorder of Deeds Customer Service Desk

Happy Customers!

2 sets of happy customers!

Title Searcher Workstation

Title Searcher Station

Historic Deeds Records

View two of Deeds Books

Customers Using Public Access Computers

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