Recorder of Deeds Office
Hon. Betty Lou McKenna, - Recorder
Vanessa L. Laughman, - Deputy Recorder
555 Bay Rd Dover, DE 19901
(302) 744-2314 / Fax: (302) 736-2035
Email: recorder@co.kent.de.us
Office Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Fri.
Recording Hours: 8:00am - 3:00 Mon.-Fri.
Recorder of Deeds Function
Responsible for indexing and maintaining copies of legal documents pertaining to land, mortgages, appointments, etc.
The Mission of the Recorder of Deeds Office is to Serve the People of Kent County by correctly recording and indexing documents in a timely and efficient manner, by courteously responding to requests for help and information, by collecting and properly accounting for the appropriate fees and taxes, and by providing every employee with motivation, training, and experience so that each one can enjoy progressing toward a higher level as a skilled and productive worker.