Hardy Family Records, Wilmington, DE (New Castle County)

All Wilmington, Delaware Categories (26,625) Liens & Unclaimed Assets (5) People Lookup (26,620)

Indexed Public Record Filings in Wilmington, Delaware (Filtered: "Hardy")

26,625 verified filings in this index (1900–2026) • All dates in US MM/DD/YYYY format

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Primary Registrant / Subject	Filing Year & Included Fields	Category	Co-Registrant / Associated Details (Teaser)	Filing Year	Locality	Certificate / Docket #	Record Abstract
Rechenda Hardy	📅 Filed 2025 • 1 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Wilmington, DE • Classification: Salesperson • Filing Date: Filed 2025	2025	Wilmington (DE)	DE-PPL-RS-003••••	📄 Sample report
Kevin Hardy	📅 Filed 2021 • 5 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Wilmington, DE 19802 • Classification: Journey•••• • Filing Date: 03/24/2021	2021	Wilmington (DE)	DE-PPL-TJ-001••••	📄 Sample report
Kevin Hardy	📅 Filed 1994 • 32 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Wilmington, DE 19810 • Classification: Physici•••• • Filing Date: 01/11/1994	1994	Wilmington (DE)	DE-PPL-C1-000••••	📄 Sample report
Steven Hardy	📅 Filed 1983 • 43 yrs ago ✓ Filing year • ✓ Exact filing date • ✓ File #	People Lookup	Locality: Wilmington, DE 19809 • Classification: Veterin•••• • Filing Date: 07/27/1983	1983	Wilmington (DE)	DE-PPL-VE••••	📄 Sample report

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Wilmington, Delaware Filings by Era (1900–2026)

Distribution of locally archived records in Wilmington, Delaware by registration period:

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) 16,457 Filings (62%)

1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) 8,017 Filings (30%)

1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) 1,432 Filings (5%)

Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) 719 Filings (4%)

Most Frequently Indexed Surnames in Wilmington, Delaware

Select any surname below to filter Wilmington, Delaware filings for that family name:

Smith (154) Brown (132) Davis (116) Williams (110) Johnson (103) Jones (101) Miller (78) Taylor (69) Martin (66) White (64) Thomas (61) Thompson (61) Nguyen (60) Wilson (58) Jackson (57) Anderson (53)

Browse Wilmington, Delaware Public Records by Surname Initial (A–Z): Complete Alphabetical Index

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Delaware Recording Offices, Hours & Fees

Civic Directory

Delaware Division of Professional Regulation & Office of Vital Statistics

📍 861 Silver Lake Blvd (Cannon Building) & 417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM ET

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $25.00 Certified Vital Certificate or Official License Verification

Maintains statewide vital marriage records, professional licensing rolls, and disciplinary registries.

New Castle County Courthouse — Clerk of the Peace & Recorder of Deeds

📍 500 N. King Street & 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

🕒 Counter Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET

💵 Certified Copy Fee: $25.00 Marriage Copy • $2.00/pg + $10.00 Seal for Deeds/Dockets

Maintains county marriage licenses, civil/chancery court dockets, and recorded property deeds.

Statutory Authority: 16 Del. C. ch. 31 (Registration of Vital Statistics) & 29 Del. C. § 8735 (Division of Professional Regulation) ✓ Verified Venue & Fee Schedule

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What Is Inside Each Wilmington, Delaware PDF Dossier Report

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Section 01 • Unmasked Primary Record ✓ Included in PDF

Complete File #, Parties & Exact Date

• Full unredacted Certificate, Docket, Instrument, License, or DOS Charter Number
• Unmasked Spouse, Grantor/Grantee, Litigant, Licensee, or Registered Agent names
• Exact MM/DD/YYYY filing date, municipality, and clean index transcription

Section 02 • Same-Category History ✓ Included in PDF

Focused Historical & Chain-of-Title Cross-Check

• Marriage reports check other marriages for either spouse; Deed reports trace the Parcel PIN chain of title
• Court reports list other dockets for the same litigant; License & Corporate reports list related filings
• Zero unrelated cross-category filler

Section 03 • Official Custodian Guide ✓ Included in PDF

Local Clerk Address, Hours, Fees & Ordering Steps

• Verified Wilmington, Delaware Town/County Clerk or Court address & counter hours
• Exact statutory certified copy fee ($5–$25) and ID requirements
• Step-by-step instructions to order a physical certified copy from the government custodian

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OFFICIAL VITAL REGISTRY & ARCHIVE GUIDELINE New Castle County

Wilmington, Delaware Vital Records & Public Statistics Registry

Statutory Fee: $25.00 per certified copy

Vital records for Wilmington, Delaware are administered under 16 Del. C. ch. 31 (Registration of Vital Statistics) & 29 Del. C. § 8735 (Division of Professional Regulation). Below are the official statutory holding periods, privacy thresholds, and custodian divisions for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates:

👶 Birth Certificates

Years: 1940 to Present

Direct kin or legal representative (72-year privacy threshold for public genealogy)

New Castle County Vital Registrar & State Office of Vital Statistics

⚰️ Death Records

Years: 1972 to Present

Family members, legal representatives & probate claims (40-year public domain rule)

New Castle County Office of Vital Statistics

💍 Marriage Licenses & Records

Years: 1972 to Present (Historical to 1880 at state archives)

Public index abstracts; certified raised-seal copies via County Clerk of the Peace

New Castle County Clerk of the Peace & Municipal Recording Division

⚖️ Divorce Decrees & Records

Years: 1935 to Present (Statewide Index)

Public index docket files; certified decrees via County Family Court

New Castle County Family Court / Prothonotary Records Room

LOCAL VITAL REGISTRAR BRANCH Office of Vital Statistics — New Castle County Branch

📍 University Plaza, Chopin Bldg, 258 Chapman Rd, Newark, DE 19702

🕒 Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET • 📞 (302) 283-7130

Serves Wilmington, Newark, Middletown & New Castle County

COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS & LAND ARCHIVES New Castle County Courthouse & Recorder of Deeds

📍 800 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET • 📞 (302) 395-7700

Maintains New Castle County deed transfers and Prothonotary dockets

OFFICIAL COUNTY & MUNICIPAL CLERK RETRIEVAL GUIDE

How to Order a Certified Copy from the Clerk in Wilmington, Delaware

Statutory Fee: $25.00 Certified Vital / License Copy • $10.00 Court/Deed Certification • $50.00 Corporate Good Standing

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✓ Immediate Unmasked Certificate / Docket # (Required on clerk forms)
✓ Full Co-Registrant / Spouse Surname & Exact Filing Year
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2. Local Clerk Raised-Seal Copy ($25.00 Certified Vital / License Copy • $10.00 Court/Deed Certification • $50.00 Corporate Good Standing) Same-day in person at Dover/Wilmington counter; 5–10 business days by mail

• Requires exact Certificate/Instrument # or charges extra search fees
• Requires notarized application, government photo ID & money order
• Needed only for official court, passport, or DMV name-change filings

Custodian Office

Wilmington, Delaware County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices

📍 861 Silver Lake Blvd (Cannon Building) & 417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901

Walk-In & Mail Office Hours

🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM ET (State & County Counter Hours)

Estimated Processing Turnaround

⏱️ Same-day in person at Dover/Wilmington counter; 5–10 business days by mail

ID & Requester Eligibility

Government photo ID for vital certificates; public land, court, licensing, and corporate indexes are open to public inspection.

Step-by-Step Certified Copy Ordering Instructions (Wilmington, Delaware):

Unlock the Wilmington, Delaware Index Report to obtain the unredacted File / Certificate / Docket / Instrument Number and exact MM/DD/YYYY date.

Identify the specific custodian office (Delaware Division of Professional Regulation & Office of Vital Statistics) and verify counter hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM ET (State & County Counter Hours)).

Present the exact filing number and statutory fee ($25.00 Certified Vital / License Copy • $10.00 Court/Deed Certification • $50.00 Corporate Good Standing) by mail or at the walk-in clerk counter to receive a physical certified copy.

Why start with the Index Report? Government clerks charge search fees or reject mail requests when the exact Certificate, Docket, or Instrument Number and filing year are missing. Unlocking the $1.99 Index Report gives you the exact filing number before you contact the clerk.

Delaware Vital & Public Record Statutory Reference

Governing Public Record Law:: Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. C. ch. 100)
Vital & Recording Statute:: 16 Del. C. ch. 31 (Registration of Vital Statistics) & 29 Del. C. § 8735 (Division of Professional Regulation)
Indexed Records on This Page:: 26,625 Filings (1900–2026)
Statewide Statutory Roll Start:: 01/01/1913 – Present
Judicial & Clerk Venue:: Superior Court & Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware
Local Clerk Counter Hours:: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM ET (State & County Counter Hours)
Report Format:: Instant 3-Section PDF ($1.99 Single / $9.99 Pass)

Frequently Asked Questions — Hardy Family Public Records in Wilmington, Delaware

How many public records are indexed for Wilmington, Delaware and what years do they cover?

This Wilmington, Delaware index currently contains 26,625 verified public record filings recorded between 1900 and 2026 (statewide statutory archive begins 01/01/1913). Frequently indexed surnames in this jurisdiction include Smith (154), Brown (132), Davis (116), Williams (110), Johnson (103).

Are Wilmington vital records (birth, marriage, death) open to the public?

In Wilmington, Delaware, vital records become public domain for historical and genealogical research after statutory privacy thresholds: birth certificates after 72 years, marriage records after 50 years, and death certificates after 40 years. Certified raised-seal copies for official legal use require direct kinship proof and a statutory fee of $25.00 per certified copy.

Where is the vital statistics and recording office for Wilmington?

In Wilmington, Delaware (10-003), official vital and land records are maintained by Office of Vital Statistics — New Castle County Branch (University Plaza, Chopin Bldg, 258 Chapman Rd, Newark, DE 19702; hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET) and New Castle County Courthouse & Recorder of Deeds pursuant to 16 Del. C. ch. 31 (Registration of Vital Statistics) & 29 Del. C. § 8735 (Division of Professional Regulation).

What information is included in a Wilmington, Delaware Public Record PDF Report?

Each unmasked Wilmington, Delaware report provides a category-focused 3-section dossier: (1) Complete File #, Parties & Exact Date — Full unredacted Certificate, Docket, Instrument, License, or DOS Charter Number, Unmasked Spouse, Grantor/Grantee, Litigant, Licensee, or Registered Agent names, Exact MM/DD/YYYY filing date, municipality, and clean index transcription; (2) Focused Historical & Chain-of-Title Cross-Check — Marriage reports check other marriages for either spouse; Deed reports trace the Parcel PIN chain of title; and (3) Local Clerk Address, Hours, Fees & Ordering Steps with custodian venue details under Delaware Freedom of Information Act (29 Del. C. ch. 100).

How do I order an official certified copy from the clerk in Wilmington, Delaware?

To obtain a physical raised-seal certified copy in Wilmington, Delaware, first note the exact File / Certificate / Docket / Instrument Number and MM/DD/YYYY filing date from the index report. Submit your request in person or by mail to the Wilmington, Delaware County Clerk, Vital Registrar & Court Recording Offices (861 Silver Lake Blvd (Cannon Building) & 417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901; hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM ET (State & County Counter Hours)). The statutory fee is $25.00 Certified Vital / License Copy • $10.00 Court/Deed Certification • $50.00 Corporate Good Standing, with typical turnaround of Same-day in person at Dover/Wilmington counter; 5–10 business days by mail.

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RecordsRegister National Archival Index. (2026). "Hardy Family Public Records in Wilmington, Delaware (26,625 Indexed Filings, 10-003)." Retrieved 10/21/2026 from https://recordsregister.com/records/delaware/wilmington/surname/hardy

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Hardy Family Public Records in Wilmington, Delaware