Delaware Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of Delaware

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Delaware, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

Delaware Cities

Delaware Background Check Contact Information

Delaware State Information Hot Line:
(302)739-4000

Delaware State Website:
www.state.de.us

Criminal Records Section
PO Box 430
Dover DE 19903-0430
(302) 739-5880
(302) 739-5888 (fax)
www.state.de.us/dsp

Driving Records
Division of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 698
Dover DE 19903
(302) 744-2506
(302) 739-2602 (fax)
www.delaware.gov/yahoo/DMV

Vehicle Ownership Information
Division of Motor Vehicles
PO Box 698
Dover DE 19903
(302) 744-2511
(302) 744-2538 (fax)
www.delaware.gov/yahoo/DMV

Vital Statistics (birth, death, marriage) [divorce records available only at county level]
Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics
PO Box 637
Dover DE 19903
(302) 744-4549
(fax number not provided)
www.deph.org/vs.htm

Business/Corporate Records
Secretary of State
Division of Corporations
PO Box 898
Dover DE 19903
(302) 739-3073
(302) 739-3812 (fax)
www.state.de.us/corp

Workers Compensation Information
Labor Department
Industrial Accident Board
4425 N. Market Street
Wilmington DE 19802
(302) 761-8200 x2
(302) 761-6601 (fax)
www.delawareworks.com

UCCs and Federal Tax Liens
[state tax liens available only at county level]
UCC Division
Secretary of State
PO Box 793
Dover DE 19903
(302) 739-3077
(302) 739-3813 (fax)
www.state.de.us/corp/ucc.htm

City-County Cross Index

Delaware Criminal Records

Below are Delaware's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 37,917
• Violent Crime: 2,467
• Property Crime: 7,079
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 31
• Forcible Rape: 86
• Robbery: 600
• Aggravated Assault: 1,750
• Burglary: 1,145
• Larceny Theft: 5,773
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 117
• Arson: 44
• Other Assaults: 7,672
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 480
• Fraud: 1,678
• Embezzlement: 183
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 448
• Vandalism: 941
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 391
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 27
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 156
• Drug Abuse Violations: 5,395
• Gambling: 12
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 187
• Driving Under the Influence: 211
• Liquor Laws: 1,821
• Drunkenness: 607
• Disorderly Conduct: 2,316
• Vagrancy: 876
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 4,865
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 105

Warning: number_format() expects parameter 1 to be double, string given in /nfs/c10/h01/mnt/142090/domains/getabackgroundcheck.com/html/wp-content/themes/gbc/functions.php on line 938

• Number of Agencies:

Warning: number_format() expects parameter 1 to be double, string given in /nfs/c10/h01/mnt/142090/domains/getabackgroundcheck.com/html/wp-content/themes/gbc/functions.php on line 939

• Estimated Population: