Sussex County Courts including Justice of the Peace Court 2, 4, and 17 will be closing at noon on Thursday, November 7th for Return Day. JP Court 14 will be closed the entire day due to proximity to Return Day events.

The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM – 12PM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

  1. Delaware Courts
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Kent County Contact Information


Kent County Courthouse

Court of Chancery
Kent County

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm


Physical Address:
Kent County Courthouse
414 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

Mailing Address:
Court of Chancery
38 The Green
Dover, DE 19901


Litigants with after hours or holiday emergency filings for Guardianships ONLY that need immediate Court attention should contact the Court by email at Chancery_Guardianship_Emergency_Filings@delaware.gov. Someone will be in contact with you.

Please do not use this email for communication to the Court regarding Civil Action cases. This is strictly for Guardianship Emergencies.

Telephone Directory

Register in Chancery

Main Number

302-735-1930

Office Fax

302-735-2155


Court Reporter's Office

Main number (New Castle County)

302-255-0525


Building Information

Kent County Courthouse Main Number

302-735-1900

Weather Emergency Line

302-735-3292