How to Search Delaware County Records (Start Here)
Delaware County ("Delco") sits just southwest of Philadelphia. Court records go through the UJS Portal; the Recorder of Deeds has digitized records going back to 1799.
- Court cases: The statewide UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us covers criminal and civil cases for all Pennsylvania counties including Delaware. For local docket information, check the Court of Common Pleas public access pages.
- Property assessment: Delaware County Assessment Office at delcorealestate.co.delaware.pa.us — search by address, owner name, or parcel number.
- Recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens: The Recorder of Deeds has both an Online Records search and a Cloud Search at delcorodonlineservices — with an archive dating to 1799.
- Marriage licenses: Register of Wills at the Government Center in Media — Pennsylvania uses the Register of Wills, not a County Clerk.
- Property taxes: Treasurer's Office at the Government Center, 201 W. Front St, Media, PA 19063.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Criminal & Court Records
Property & Tax Records
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
How far back do Delaware County deed records go? ▼
The Recorder of Deeds has digitized records going back to 1799. The online search covers this full range — one of the oldest digital deed archives in Pennsylvania.
Where do I search Delaware County court records? ▼
The UJS Portal (ujsportal.pacourts.us) is the statewide system for Pennsylvania court cases — search criminal, civil, and appellate cases. Delaware County's Court of Common Pleas cases are all searchable there.
Who handles marriage licenses in Delaware County? ▼
The Register of Wills — not a County Clerk. This is standard across Pennsylvania. The office is at the Government Center in Media.
Where do I find Delaware County property assessments? ▼
The Assessment Office maintains the property database at delcorealestate.co.delaware.pa.us. Search by address, owner, or parcel number. For tax payment, go to the Treasurer's Office separately.
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