Kent County Clerk of the Peace
In Delaware, the Clerk of the Peaceissues marriage licenses — there is no “County Clerk.” Below is the office info, plus where to go for services Delaware handles at the state level.
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555 Bay Rd., Dover, DE 19901
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(302) 760-4763
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Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM
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Verified · June 2026
The Kent County Clerk of the Peace office details were confirmed directly by phone.
What do you need to do?
The Clerk of the Peace handles marriage licenses. Other services link to the correct Delaware agency.
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A note on Delaware services
Delaware does not handle most clerk services at the county level. DBA / Trade Name registration goes to Delaware One Stop →, and birth & death certificates are issued by the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics →. Marriage license fees vary by county — call to confirm before you go.