Each county maintains its own recorder's office responsible for filing and maintaining real estate records. Select your county below to find office locations, hours, fees, and requirements.
About Delaware Recording
Recorder information for Delaware. Real property records are maintained by the recorder in the county where the property is located.
Delaware is a race to record state. Under a Race Statute state the first person to record their deed takes precedence over any unrecorded deed.
If two people receive a real estate deed to the same property at the same time in Delaware the first person to record their deed is the legal recipient of the grantor's rights to the real estate.
A title search is recommended for real estate transactions in Delaware.
Delaware is a race to record state. Under a Race Statute state the first person to record their deed takes precedence over any unrecorded deed.
If two people receive a real estate deed to the same property at the same time in Delaware the first person to record their deed is the legal recipient of the grantor's rights to the real estate.
A title search is recommended for real estate transactions in Delaware.
Common Recorder Services
Most Delaware recorder offices provide:
- Real estate deed and mortgage recording
- Document searches and certified copies
- Lien and release recording
- Plat maps and property surveys
- UCC financing statements
Recording Process
When recording documents:
- Documents must meet state formatting requirements
- Recording fees vary by county
- Most offices accept walk-in and mail submissions
- E-recording available in participating counties
- Processing times typically 1-5 business days
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