Kent County offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 27. Emergency services will remain available.
Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste service delays for week of May 26th. All service dates will be moved to the next day for this week.
A key function of the Kent County Sheriff’s Office is to process serve for The State of Delaware Superior Courts, Court of Chancery and Court of Common Pleas. We also provide service of out of State cases to Kent County residents. We do not serve Protection from abuse orders (PFA’s)
Made payable to Kent County Sheriff for $85.00. Additional defendants at the same address add $5.00. If multiple service addresses, it is $85.00 per address.
Include your name, address and phone number that you can be reached in case our office has any questions.
A Self-addressed stamped envelope for our office to return our official notarized affidavit of service.
Kent County Sheriff's Office
555 Bay Road
Dover, DE 19901