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How to Look Up Eviction Records in Delaware 2026

Court portal, certified copy fees, and expungement laws for Delaware

Justice of the Peace Court Court handling eviction cases
Limited Online Online access level
$0.50/page Certified copy fee (typical)
No No statutory expungement right

Where to Search Delaware Eviction Records

Court: Justice of the Peace Court
Online portal: County-level (search your county court clerk's website)
Certified copy fee: $0.50/page

Delaware Summary Possession (eviction) actions are filed in the Justice of the Peace (JP) Court in the county where the property is located. JP Court records are not available through a unified online portal; contact the local JP Court for case lookups. Source: Del. Code tit. 25, § 5503.

Step-by-Step: How to Search Delaware Eviction Records

  1. Identify the county court. Find the Justice of the Peace Court website for the county where the property is located.
  2. Search by party name. Enter the prospective tenant's full legal name (last name, first name) as a defendant/respondent. Try name variations including maiden names.
  3. Filter by case type. Select eviction, forcible detainer, unlawful detainer, or summary possession as the case type depending on the court's terminology.
  4. Review the disposition. Identify whether the case resulted in a judgment for the landlord (eviction), dismissal (tenant won or case settled), or is still pending. A filing alone does not mean the tenant was evicted.
  5. Check the filing date. Consider how old the record is — most tenant-screening best practices recommend discounting records older than 5–7 years.
  6. Request certified copies if needed. For a certified copy of the court record, contact the Justice of the Peace Court clerk's office directly. Fees are typically $0.50/page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up eviction records in Delaware?

Delaware Summary Possession (eviction) actions are filed in the Justice of the Peace (JP) Court in the county where the property is located. JP Court records are not available through a unified online portal; contact the local JP Court for case lookups. Source: Del. Code tit. 25, § 5503.

Are eviction court records public in Delaware?

Yes — eviction court records in Delaware are presumptively public under Delaware's public records law. Eviction actions are civil court filings and are part of the court's public record, accessible by any member of the public.

Can a tenant get an eviction record removed or expunged in Delaware?

Delaware does not currently have a general statutory right to expunge or seal eviction court records. The record of an eviction filing remains in the court's public file unless the court orders it impounded in a specific case.

How much does it cost to get a certified copy of an eviction court record in Delaware?

In Delaware, certified copy fees for court records are typically $0.50/page. Fees are set by the Justice of the Peace Court and may vary by county or court location. Many courts also charge a flat certification fee on top of the per-page copy fee. Online access to basic case information (party names, filing date, disposition) is typically free through the court's public portal where available.

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Court portal information sourced from the Delaware court administrative office official website. Expungement laws from published Delaware statutes (see citations above). Last updated April 30, 2026. For informational purposes only — not legal advice.