Clerk of the Peace

Witnesses County documents; attends all formal Levy Court Meetings; records all acts as custodian for the Minutes of the Levy Court Meetings; advertises and posts County ordinances; countersigns warrants drawn on County funds. Issue marriage licenses and performs marriages (civil ceremonies) in the County.

Loretta L. Wootten
555 Bay Road
Dover, Delaware 19901
Telephone: 302-744-2346

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Comptroller

Audits all accounts for the Levy Court and row offices. Reviews financial records of public agencies that receive appropriations from the County. Countersigns all warrants drawn for payment. Communicates with local banks regarding County funds.

Georgette Williams
555 Bay Road
Dover, Delaware 19901
Telephone: 302-744-2415

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Receiver of Taxes & Treasurer

Responsible for the collection of County, School, and Ditch Taxes; special Community Liens; and trash, street light, and sewer fees. Also serves as the County Treasurer.

Joyce Melvin
555 Bay Road
Dover, Delaware 19901
Telephone: 302-744-2341
Send E-Mail To: Joyce Melvin

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Recorder of Deeds

Responsible for indexing and maintaining copies of legal documents pertaining to land, mortgages, appointments, etc.

Betty Lou McKenna
555 Bay Road
Dover, Delaware 19901
Telephone: 302-744-2314

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Register of Wills

Responsible for recording wills and documents pertaining to estate matters in County, Delaware.

Tom Weyant
555 Bay Road
Dover, Delaware 19901
Telephone: 302-744-2330

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SHERIFF

Receives, dockets, serves and returns all civil and criminal actions from all courts (Superior, Court of Commons Pleas, District, Court in Chancery, Divorce and Non-Support) throughout the state. Oversees the courts and transports prisoners. Conducts sales of real estate, personal property, city and county taxes.

James Higdon, (Sheriff)
Kent County Courthouse
38 The Green
Dover, Delaware 19901
Telephone: 302-736-2161

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