Delaware Criminal Records
To begin, add a criminal record or view a list of
locations and
resources for Delaware criminal records.
How to Obtain Delaware Criminal Records
Delaware’s criminal records are monitored by the Delaware State Bureau of Identification (SBI). Requesting a Delaware criminal record involves going in person to one of three approved locations to have your fingerprints taken onsite. Then, your request will be taken, and you will be asked to provide the information in person. A government-issued photo identification is needed, along with a $45 fee payable via cash, credit card, cashier check or money order.
Rights to Accessing Delaware Criminal Records
Individuals may obtain their own Delaware criminal record, but since individuals may only supply their own fingerprints, they cannot request another person’s Delaware background check.
Are Appointments Necessary?
Only one of the three locations is a walk-in facility that takes requests for criminal records on a first-come, first-serve basis. The walk-in facility is located in Kent County. The other two locations are in Sussex County and New Castle County, and both require an appointment.
Delaware background checks and criminal records can be obtained by accomplishing the following steps:
Step 1:
Follow this link to determine which facility is closest to you Delaware Fingerprint Facilities.
Step 2:
Make an appointment at the facility of your choosing.
Step 3:
The day of your appointment, make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID and cash, credit card or money order for the $45 fee.
Information on Delaware arrest records can be obtained through the Delaware Department of Correction. The Department provides the public with access to records using the VINELink system.
Step 1: Visit the Delaware Department of Corrections. Select Inmate Locator from the menu on the left side under Services. This will redirect you to the VINELink page.
Step 2: Select the appropriate state where you wish to access arrest records. When directed to the appropriate VINELink page, select the Search and Register tab.
Step 3: Input the information about the inmate that you would like to search. The less information input, the broader the results will be. Click Search to display results.
For more assistance with locating Delaware arrest records, you can contact the Department of Corrections using one of the following methods: