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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


After Hours and Holiday Emergency Filing Notification by Litigants: Litigants with after hours or holiday emergency filings that need immediate Court attention should contact the Court by email: for Civil Actions at Chancery_Civil_Action_Emergency_Filings@delaware.gov and for Guardianships at Chancery_Guardianship_Emergency_Filings@delaware.gov. Someone will be in contact with you.

Telephone Directory

Judicial Chambers

Vice Chancellor Joseph R. Slights III

302-739-4397


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