The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving. 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 – 12AM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

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Change of Name Petitions in the Court of Common Pleas


Download information and instructions on how to file a change of name petition.

Name Change Packet