With a total of 3 counties, Delaware has the fewest all but one other state in the entire U.S. However, despite this small number, Delaware is one of the most difficult states to obtain a background check in. On the one hand it’s a pain, but on the other you should be happy your personal information is hard to gain access to. We have managed to dig up some resources, but the search hasn’t been easy, and no doubt many people have busted their own brains trying to figure it out.
The Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI) is the central directory for criminal records information in the state. Providing certified criminal records to the public is one of the SBI functions along with maintaining Delaware’s sex offender registry…quality control of crime reports…fingerprint examination and firearm purchase approvals. A Delaware SBI search will include:
- Arrest information
- Convictions
To use the official state system, you will need to go to the nearest SBI location in your county to apply for a search and have fingerprints taken. A photo id is required and the search will cost you wither $45 or $65 depending on the purpose. This procedure is used if you are applying for a license that requires a background check, or just got curious to see what is on your personal record. Even employment background checks go through the same procedure.
A sex offender search is provided free of charge at the Delaware State Police website. This search provides a very convenient feature missing in other sex offender searches and you are given the tools to search by geographic location instead of only by name. Below are the best resources we could find for getting background checks and other records from the state of Delaware, including a link to the free sex offender registry.
Delaware Marriage and Divorce Records
Archives.com hosts one of the largest public records databases and you can obtain Delaware marriage and divorce records using their custom search.
Delaware Reverse Address Search
A reverse address search in Delaware will give you information on what individual lives there or if a business checks out.
Delaware People Search
You can use a Delaware person search to get a complete address and phone number history for anyone in the state.
Delaware Reverse Phone Search
Use a Delaware reverse phone search to find out who keeps making unwanted calls or simply if your curious about a phone number.
Delaware Death Records
A Delaware death records search is useful for many functions such as helping to solve identity theft cases where a criminal uses a deceased person's information.
Delaware Civil Court Records
Delaware civil records include tax liens, judgments, bankruptcies, lawsuits and are perfect for checking is someone is honest and responsible.
Delaware Criminal Records
You will need to utilize a criminal court records search for Delaware to access felonies, misdemeanor, and arrests as statewide records aren't available.
Free Delaware Sex Offender Registy Seems to be down.
Delaware SSN Background Check
A Delaware SSN background check is used to verify a social security number and to run an advanced background check as well.
Delaware Family History
Use a Delaware family history search if you're researching your family tree or simply curious about what might be hidden in your long-distant past.
