CivilProbate
Court of Chancery, Sussex County
Address
34 The Circle (Court of Chancery Courthouse), Georgetown, 19947
Phone
Sussex County courts
Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.
Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Filing fees
Official fee schedule| Filing type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil lawsuit | $10 to $210 |
| Small claims | Varies, see details |
Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing.
Clerk & court records
Prothonotary, Superior Court of Delaware, Sussex County (divorce filed with the Family Court of Delaware)
Sussex County Courthouse · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (public access begins 8:30 AM)
Courthouses in Sussex County
CivilCriminalTraffic
Court of Common Pleas, Sussex County
Address
1 The Circle, Suite 1 (Sussex County Courthouse), Georgetown, 19947
Phone
FamilyJuvenile
Family Court of Delaware, Sussex County
Address
100 East Market Street (Sussex County Family Courthouse), Georgetown, 19947
Phone
Criminal
Justice of the Peace Court 14 (Georgetown)
Address
5 East Pine Street, Georgetown, 19947
Phone
CivilSmall ClaimsEviction
Justice of the Peace Court 17 (Georgetown, Civil)
Address
23730 Shortly Road, Georgetown, 19947
Phone
Criminal
Justice of the Peace Court 2 (Lewes)
Address
16283 Willow Creek Road, Lewes, 19958
Phone
CriminalTraffic
Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Georgetown)
Address
23730 Shortly Road, Georgetown, 19947
Phone
Criminal
Justice of the Peace Court 4 (Seaford)
Address
408 E. Stein Highway, Seaford, 19973
Phone
Juvenile
Justice of the Peace Court Truancy Court, Sussex
Address
408 E. Stein Highway, Seaford, 19973
Phone
CivilCriminal
Superior Court of Delaware, Sussex County
Address
1 The Circle, Suite 2 (Sussex County Courthouse), Georgetown, 19947
Phone
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Official links
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Sussex County?
The civil filing fee in Sussex County, Delaware is $210.00 ($200 filing + $10 court security assessment; Superior Court civil)
What is the small claims filing fee in Sussex County?
Lesser civil heard in Justice of the Peace Court or Court of Common Pleas.
Can I e-file court documents in Sussex County?
Yes. E-filing is available through File & ServeXpress. It is mandatory for attorneys.
Is there a free online case search for Sussex County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov.
Where do I file court documents in Sussex County?
Filings go to the Prothonotary, Superior Court of Delaware, Sussex County (divorce filed with the Family Court of Delaware), located at 1 The Circle, Suite 2, Georgetown, DE 19947. You can reach the clerk at (302) 855-7255 (Superior Court/Prothonotary); (302) 855-7400 (Family Court)