New Castle County, Delaware
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Recorder of Deeds

The Honorable Michael E. Kozikowski
Recorder of Deeds

Civil Unions

Click on the following link for information on Civil Unions: http://delaware.gov/CivilUnions
The Recorder of Deeds is the repository for all land transaction records, corporate filings and financing statements in New Castle County.
 
Our responsibilities include receiving, recording, processing and delivering the following:
  • deeds and deed restrictions
  • easements
  • mortgages, partial releases of mortgages, satisfaction of mortgages, and assignments
  • federal tax liens
  • plot plans

Transfer Tax Collection

The office also collects the transfer taxes for New Castle County, the State of Delaware and several other municipalities.

Records Management

The office is continuing to add images to our new computer system, making our system one of the most comprehensive for land records in the country.  This past year, about  80,000 documents were processed at the New Castle County Recorder of Deeds.

Speaking Engagements

If you would like for us to come out to speak to your classroom or organization to discuss the functions of our office contact us at (302) 395-7721.

Civil Union Information