Delaware Background Check


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OBTAINING A CERTIFIED DELAWARE CRIMINAL HISTORY

For those interested in obtaining their certified Delaware criminal history you have three options.

Sussex County


They provide fingerprinting services at Troop 4, in Georgetown, on the corner of Shortly Road and Route 113, across from Motor Vehicle.

Hours of operation are:

  • Every other Wednesday, from Noon to 6:30 p.m.
  • by appointment only
  • Call (302) 739-2528 for information

Kent County


They are located at 655 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.

The building is located in the Blue Hen Mall and Corporate Center. It is Suite 1B. The Dover location will be the only location available for all services every weekday for anyone requesting same day immediate service.

Hours of operation are:

  • Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • No appointments are necessary as they are a walk in facility.
  • Call 302-739-5871 for information and directions.

New Castle County


The office is located in Troop 2, on Rt 40, in Bear, just west of the Fox Run Shopping Center, between Rt. 72, and Rt. 896.

Procedure to request services / making an appointment:
Please advise everyone that requires the services of SBI / North to utilize the following procedures:

  1. Call and schedule an appointment utilizing one of the Appointment Help Line contact numbers listed below:
    1-800-464-4357 or 302-739-2528
  2. Arrive at SBI / North (Troop 2) and report in with the receptionist No Later Than the time set by the appointment desk.
  3. The results of the completed Background/Criminal History check will not be returned the same day, but will be forwarded to the recipient as soon as operationally possible.

The hours of operation are:

  • Mon, Wed, Thurs, and Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., closed for lunch from 12 to 12:30.
  • Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., closed for lunch from 4:00 to 4:30

For a State of Delaware Background Check, the current fee is $45.00. For both a State and Federal Background Check, the current fee is $69.00 (Depending on what purpose you are being printed for, you may need a Federal background check as well.) You may use cash, credit or debit cards, bank checks, money orders, or company checks made out to Delaware State Police. No personal checks.

A Criminal History Background Check is obtained through fingerprints. You will need to bring a photo Identification. A Driver's License, School ID, or State ID would be sufficient. It is not required to be a Delaware License. You do not need to bring a social security card or a birth certificate.

If you need further information please call 302-739-5871.




What Is an Delaware Background Check?

An Delaware Background Check offers a comprehensive search in public records for:

  • Vital records, like births, deaths, marriages, and divorces
  • Current contact information and previous addresses
  • Criminal records, convictions and prison records or sex offender registration
  • Civil court filings, like civil judgments
  • Tax liens and bankruptcies
  • Records of real estate ownership and registered assets
  • Professional and business licenses

Delaware background check is available through the state or through premium data aggregation services who conduct public record data searches and provide you with a report.. Each state, and sometimes each county, has different rules on how much information is available and who can access background check data. Therefore a background check may still not contain every record about a person, however in most cases it is very thorough. Most premium background check services use multiple databases of public records in order to provide you with their background reports.


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Counties in Delaware

  • Kent
  • New Castle
  • Sussex