New Castle County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for New Castle County, Delaware.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$210.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$175.00

At $210, the civil filing fee in New Castle County is lower than most nearby counties (median $250 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Prothonotary, Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County (divorce filed with the Family Court of Delaware)

Colleen Redmond (Prothonotary)

500 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$210.00
$210.00 ($200 filing + $10 court security assessment; Superior Court civil)
Small Claims
Small claims/lesser civil heard in Justice of the Peace Court or Court of Common Pleas, not Superior Court
Divorce / Family
$175.00
$175.00 ($165 + $10 court security assessment; Family Court petition for divorce)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in New Castle County?

    The civil filing fee in New Castle County, Delaware is $210.00 ($200 filing + $10 court security assessment; Superior Court civil)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in New Castle County?

    Small claims/lesser civil heard in Justice of the Peace Court or Court of Common Pleas, not Superior Court.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in New Castle County?

    $175.00 ($165 + $10 court security assessment; Family Court petition for divorce)

  • Can I e-file court documents in New Castle County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through File & ServeXpress. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for New Castle County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in New Castle County?

    Filings go to the Prothonotary, Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County (divorce filed with the Family Court of Delaware), located at 500 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. You can reach the clerk at (302) 255-0800 (Superior Court/Prothonotary); (302) 255-0300 (Family Court)

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