For people who need a Delaware criminal background check, you can search Delaware criminal records using the search box above.  However, general criminal records in Delaware or those records not allowed to be viewed publicly can be accessed by filing a request through the clerk of the appropriate court.

Delaware is not an open records state, therefore, its criminal records are restricted for public viewing.  Access to it is reserved to the victims of court-tried criminal cases and other valid channels of law enforcement. Requests for access to these records should be placed through the appropriate court clerk’s office.

The Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI) serves as the central repository of all criminal history, background and information in all of the state of Delaware. For people who require a certified Delaware criminal background history, the state has offices where applicants can go to and file for their requests. They process requests at either one of their offices located at Sussex County, Kent County and New Castle-County.

The associated fee for a criminal background check costs $45 which applicants can opt to pay via credit or debit cards, money order, checks or cash. Please be aware that these criminal background checks are obtained through fingerprints. Applicants will need to present a valid photo ID for their requests to be entertained. For further information about criminal background checks in Delaware, interested parties may visit their website at http://dsp.delaware.gov.