Process server board in Delaware: what actually governs the work

Last updated 2026-08-18

Do you need a license for process server in Delaware?

No. Delaware does not require a process server license at the state level. There is no Delaware process server board, no registration with a state agency, and no list of approved private process servers maintained by any government office.

The statutory authority for service of process comes straight from the court rules. Superior Court Civil Rule 4(c) states that service may be made "by the sheriff" or "by any person who is not a party to the action and is not less than 18 years of age" ^[1]. The Court of Chancery has the same rule in Rule 4(d)(2) ^[2]. That's the full rulebook for civil process service in Delaware's two trial-level courts. No board inserts itself between you and the work.

Family Court uses its own Civil Rule 4(c), which mirrors the Superior Court language: any non-party adult can serve, or the sheriff ^[3]. Justice of the Peace Court Civil Rule 4(c) is identical in structure ^[4]. So across all four trial courts, the standard is the same. No license. No board.

If you're starting as a private process server in Delaware, you walk in without a government gatekeeper. That's both freedom and exposure. Nobody vets your background, nobody hands you a credential to show clients, and nobody sets a fee schedule. Your authority is the court rule itself and your ability to produce an affidavit of service that the court will accept.

What about business licenses? Your county or municipality might want a general business license if you hang out a shingle, but that's a local tax registration, not a professional license for process serving. The State of Delaware Division of Revenue requires most businesses to obtain a Delaware business license, but that license covers tax compliance, not professional competency ^[5]. It does not regulate how you serve papers.

Bottom line: Delaware is one of the least regulated states for process servers. You can serve papers tomorrow if you're 18 and not a named party. No board stands in your way.

Who actually sets the rules for Delaware process servers?

The Delaware courts themselves, through published civil rules. There is no separate adjudicative body. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the judges of each trial court adopt their rules. The Administrative Office of the Courts publishes them, but it does not operate as a licensing board. It doesn't approve individual process servers.

Superior Court Civil Rule 4 is the go-to citation for most civil litigation process service. Subsection (e) adds location restrictions: process must be served within Delaware unless a long-arm statute applies, in which case service outside the state must follow that statute's method ^[1]. Subsection (f) requires proof of service by affidavit: the server must state the date, time, place, and manner of service, and if the person served is not known to the server, the affidavit must describe the person served ^[1]. That affidavit is your single most important piece of paper. The court judges your work by it.

There is no Delaware process server board that interprets these rules for you. The rule itself is the authority. If a judge finds your service defective, they quash it. There's no disciplinary board to appeal to; you just do it again correctly. This makes Delaware a self-study jurisdiction. You need the actual rules printed out and highlighted.

The Delaware Code has a few scattered statutes that mention service. Title 10, Section 3104 governs service on corporations by serving the registered agent ^[6]. Title 10, Section 3107 lets the Court of Chancery order substituted service by publication in rare cases ^[7]. These are narrow applications of the basic rule structure. No board involvement.

One thing that catches newcomers: the Court of Chancery has its own rule numbering. Chancery Rule 4 governs service, not Superior Court Rule 4. The language is functionally identical, but if you file a return of service in Chancery, cite the Chancery rule on your affidavit. The court staff notice details like that.

This means your operating manual is a handful of court rules, not a licensing board handbook. For the straight reality on how other states handle this, see our process server board in Alabama article, where a county-level appointment system exists.

How much does process server cost in Delaware?

Sheriff service runs $35 to $75 per attempt per defendant, depending on the county and the type of papers.

Here's the real fee table from the three Delaware counties, current as of the published fee schedules:

County	Standard Service Fee (per defendant, per attempt)	Rush or Special Service	Additional for Out-of-County Service
New Castle County Sheriff	$45	Not advertised; call for availability	No additional fee if served in New Castle; charges at receiving county's rate if served elsewhere
Kent County Sheriff	$45	Case-by-case basis; contact office	$45 (same as standard)
Sussex County Sheriff	$35	Not published; confirm with office	$35 (same as standard)

New Castle County Sheriff's civil process fee schedule shows the $45 flat charge for most civil process ^[8]. Kent County publishes the same $45 figure ^[9]. Sussex County charges $35 for summons, subpoenas, and most civil process ^[10]. All fees are per defendant per paper type, not per trip. If you need to serve three defendants at separate addresses in New Castle County, you'll pay $45 x 3 = $135, and the sheriff may need multiple visits.

Private process servers set their own rates because no board regulates fees. The market in Delaware runs roughly $50 to $95 for a routine serve within 3-5 business days in Wilmington or Dover. Rural Sussex County routes often cost more because the mileage is real. Rush service (same day or next day) commonly ranges from $85 to $150+. These are market observations, not official numbers. No state survey publishes private server pricing.

Skip-tracing, if needed for a bad address, adds $35 to $75 on the private market. Sheriffs generally do not perform skip-tracing. They'll attempt the address you give them and return unserved if the defendant isn't there.

AffidavitPath's Process Server License Kit costs $149 one-time and includes state rule summaries, not service fees. It's a paperwork foundation, not a price list.

The real cost variable is the number of attempts. A difficult serve can take three or four tries. At $45 per attempt through the sheriff, a stubborn case can hit $180 before you consider alternative service. Private servers often charge a flat fee that covers three attempts, but always confirm the attempt cap before you hire.

For a full breakdown of pricing structures across states, read our Process server cost in Alabama guide: the economics are similar even when boards differ.

How long does process server take in Delaware?

Sheriff service in Delaware typically takes 5 to 14 calendar days from the date you drop off the papers, assuming the defendant is findable on the first or second attempt. Private servers can often do it in 24 to 72 hours for a rush fee.

No published statewide performance standard exists. No board tracks timeliness data. What we know comes from the experience of Delaware summons clerks and practitioners.

New Castle County Sheriff's civil division handles the highest volume. Routine service averages 7-10 business days in practice. Kent County, with a smaller caseload and geography, tends toward 5-7 business days. Sussex County, spread across the largest land area with fewer deputies assigned to civil process, can run 10-14 days, especially for addresses in the western rural part of the county.

Superior Court Civil Rule 4(j) imposes a 90-day service deadline after the complaint is filed, or else the court may dismiss the case without prejudice unless the plaintiff shows good cause ^[1]. That's the hard legal backstop, not the average time. Ninety days is generous for sheriff service but tight if you wait three weeks to get the papers to the sheriff and the defendant is evasive.

Private servers move faster because they aren't juggling criminal warrants and courtroom security. A competent private server working Kent or New Castle County can attempt service within one business day of receiving papers. If the serve is clean on the first try, the affidavit of service is in your hand the same day.

Service outside Delaware under the long-arm statute is slower by definition. The plaintiff must comply with the receiving state's service rules. Service by certified mail (an option under Delaware's long-arm statute for certain cases) adds 5-7 days for the mailing window plus time for the return receipt to come back. Service through a foreign state's sheriff or process server adds whatever that jurisdiction's timeline is.

The fastest path, when a defendant is clearly present at a known address, is hiring a private server directly. No board approval needed. Pick a server, hand them the papers, get the affidavit back. The Delaware rules don't require the server to file anything beforehand or get permission.

For harder-to-find defendants, the extra time comes from skip-tracing, stakeouts, and multiple attempts, not from regulation. Delaware doesn't slow the process down with paperwork; it lets the reality of finding people determine the timeline.

The affidavit of service: Delaware's only required paperwork

There's no board to register with, but the affidavit of service (also called the return of service) is mandatory and must meet the rule's format or the court rejects it.

Superior Court Civil Rule 4(f) says: "The person serving the process shall make proof of service thereof to the Court promptly and in any event within the time during which the person served must respond to the process. Proof of service shall be by affidavit." ^[1] The affidavit must state:

• The date and time of service
• The place of service (specific address)
• The manner of service (personal, substituted, etc.)
• A description of the person served if their identity isn't known to the server
• The server's signature
• Notarization (the affidavit is sworn)

This is the only document the court sees from the process server. No board-issued certificate number, no license number, no registration ID goes on it. The server's name and address are sufficient.

Sheriff deputies file their returns using the Sheriff's office forms, which courts accept without question. Private servers must prepare their own affidavit or use an attorney's template. A sloppy affidavit is the easiest way for a defendant's lawyer to attack service.

Common mistakes Delaware clerks reject:

• No time listed ("served at 2:00 PM on date" is fine; "served on date" gets kicked)
• Physical description missing when the server doesn't recognize the defendant
• Signature line not notarized
• Court name and case caption typed incorrectly
• Affidavit filed late (beyond the defendant's response window)

The rule says "promptly." Court practice in Delaware generally treats "promptly" as within five business days of service. If you wait 20 days, expect a phone call from the clerk's office.

If you are building a process server operation, a clean affidavit template is your most important tool. The AffidavitPath kit includes templates for Delaware's court formats, which covers this gap since no state board provides them. $149 gets you the paper pathway. But the rule text itself is free from the Delaware Courts website.

The affidavit is also how you prove your eligibility under Rule 4(c): you represent that you are over 18 and not a party to the action. The court relies on your sworn statement; there's no board that pre-checks these facts.

Corporate and registered agent service in Delaware

Delaware is the corporate capital of America. More than 1.9 million business entities are formed in Delaware, and a huge share of them have registered agents in Wilmington ^[11]. Service on a Delaware corporation follows Title 10, Section 3104: you serve the registered agent ^[6].

This is process server territory that operates differently from residential service. You're not hunting an individual at home. You're walking papers to a professional registered agent office, most of which are clustered in downtown Wilmington. The Corporation Service Company (CSC), CT Corporation, Registered Agent Solutions Inc., and dozens of others occupy commercial office suites near 10th and Orange Streets.

Registered agent service is fast and predictable. The agent is staffed during business hours. You walk in, hand the summons and complaint to the receptionist, get the affidavit signed. A typical registered agent serve in Wilmington takes 15 minutes if you know the suite number. No board oversees this. The Secretary of State's Division of Corporations maintains the registered agent list, which is publicly searchable online at no cost ^[12].

Service on a corporation by serving the Secretary of State directly is also possible under the statute if the registered agent is unreachable. That's Title 10, Section 3111. You serve the Secretary's office in Dover, pay the forwarding fee, and wait for the Secretary to mail the papers to the corporation's last known address. This is slower but effective when a company abandons its agent.

No Delaware process server board handles corporate service questions. The Division of Corporations fields status inquiries but does not regulate who serves. The UCC filing office next door might share a counter, but it doesn't matter.

If you're a process server in Delaware, learning the registered agent system is worth more than most license courses in other states. Most of your business will be corporate, not motor vehicle accident defendants. The volume is in Franchise Tax notices, derivative suits, mergers disputes, and the whole Chancery docket.

A comparison with states that have active boards: our process server board in Florida piece explains how a judicial circuit appointment system works. Delaware chose a different path.

Does any Delaware agency confirm or list process servers?

No state agency, court, or professional board maintains a list of approved or confirmed private process servers in Delaware. The Attorney General's office doesn't. The Department of State doesn't. The Administrative Office of the Courts doesn't. There is no process server board.

Sheriff offices maintain their own deputies, who are county employees, not regulated by a separate board. You can call the New Castle County Sheriff at 302-573-5270 and ask if Deputy X works there. But no government list covers private servers.

This absence of a roster is the single biggest practical challenge for out-of-state law firms hiring process servers in Delaware. They're used to California's registration lookup or New York's licensing check. In Delaware, they have to hire based on reputation, referral, or a service company's vetting.

Some private servers voluntarily join the National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS), which maintains a membership directory. NAPPS membership is private, not governmental, and has no regulatory force in Delaware ^[13]. It's a trade group, not a board. Membership signals that the server has passed a background check and carries errors & omissions insurance through the association's program, but a Delaware court does not require either.

The Delaware Better Business Bureau records may show complaints. Google reviews exist. Both are unofficial.

The practical truth: if you're in Delaware and want to hire a process server, you call a few, ask about their experience with the specific court your case is in, and confirm they can produce a proper affidavit. No government authority will help you choose. If you want to become one, you simply start. No board to apply to.

For clients: ask the server "how many Chancery returns have you filed in the last year?" Not because a board mandates a quota, but because Chancery clerks are detail-strict and you want someone who's already on a nickname basis with the filing counter. The experience standard is self-enforced.

What Delaware's lack of a board means for your first year

Starting as a process server in Delaware carries low barriers and high responsibility. No board means no $500 application fee, no background check someone else does for you, no mandatory study, and no mentor requirement. That saves money and time. But it also means no government-issued credibility and no regulatory shield if things go wrong.

The first-year economics look like this: the Delaware business license from the Division of Revenue costs roughly $75 to $150 depending on gross receipts expectation ^[5]. A notary commission from the Secretary of State costs $34 for a four-year term ^[14]. (You'll want your own notary stamp if you're serving papers frequently; it cuts out the notary-stop per affidavit.) Off-the-shelf commercial general liability insurance or errors and omissions runs $500-$800 annually through NAPPS or a local agent.

The rest of your startup cost is vehicle, fuel, phone, and possibly a skip-tracing account ($25-$50 monthly). No board fees.

In your first year, you'll spend more time learning the court clerk preferences than worrying about a board audit. Each Delaware county has filing nuances:

• New Castle County Superior Court wants the affidavit before the answer deadline, and its civil filing clerk desk is at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center at 500 N. King Street.
• Kent County Superior Court's clerks are at 414 Federal Street in Dover, and they answer the phone reliably.
• Sussex County Superior Court in Georgetown is a smaller office; staff know faces and notice new servers.

Chancery Court is in the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington, same building as New Castle Superior Court but separate clerk office. Its filing rules are nationally scrutinized because so much corporate litigation lands there. Chancery Rule 4 is your scripture.

You'll also learn that the Delaware process server market is small because the state's population is small (just over a million people). The volume is in corporate and Chancery work, not general civil. Build your business around serving registered agents efficiently, not residential skip-tracing.

Compare this with a state that has an active board: our process server board in California article shows a registration system that requires a two-year bond, a background check, and a county filing. Delaware has none of that. The trade-off is that California's registration gives clients a lookup tool. Delaware's freedom gives clients nothing to verify.

Common mistakes when no board is watching

Without a Delaware process server board to enforce standards, the worst errors are self-inflicted. Here are the ones that appear in practice and in court motions to quash:

1. Serving the wrong corporate entity. Delaware has so many similarly named LLCs and corporations that a typo in the summons ("XYZ Corp" vs. "XYZ, Inc.") leads to futile service on the wrong registered agent. Always pull the exact entity name from the Secretary of State's entity search before you serve ^[12].

2. Not listing time on the affidavit. Rule 4(f) doesn't explicitly mandate the time, but Chancery clerks in Wilmington uniformly want it. If it's missing, expect a call.

3. Serving a defendant at their workplace through a co-worker, without confirming the co-worker can deliver it. Substituted service in Delaware is permissible only for certain court rules and requires diligence attempts at residence first. Don't assume workplace handoff is good.

4. Failing to notarize immediately. If you wait two weeks and the notary's commission expired in the interim, you're redoing the affidavit. Self-notarize if you have a commission.

5. Attempting service on a Sunday or legal holiday without checking the court's view. No statute flatly prohibits it, but some Delaware judges find Sunday service presumptively improper. Avoid it unless the circumstances are exceptional.

6. Forgetting that Family Court petitions require service within specific time windows tied to hearing dates. Family Court Rule 4(c) is the authority, and the hearing notice often specifies the deadline. Late service means the hearing gets vacated.

None of these are regulated by a board. All of them get your service quashed. The regulatory absence means you carry the entire quality-control burden yourself. Paper hits pavement and you own the result.

Sheriff vs. private server: choosing your path in Delaware

Sheriff service is the default in Delaware civil practice. Most law firms in Wilmington and Dover use the sheriff for initial service attempts because it's cheap, straightforward, and the courts are familiar with the returns. But there are cases where private service makes more sense.

Use the sheriff when:

• The defendant's address is certain
• You're not under an emergency filing deadline
• The service is in the county where the sheriff operates
• You want a return that the court clerk will almost never question

Use a private server when:

• You need service within 48 hours and the sheriff's backlog is 10 days
• The defendant is at a commercial address that requires coordination (a corporate suite with security)
• The defendant is evasive and needs an attempt outside business hours
• You're serving multiple defendants in different counties and want one point of contact
• The sheriff has already tried twice without success and you need a different approach

Sheriff service is not universally available for all paper types. Some Justice of the Peace Court civil summonses are sheriffs, but landlord-tenant filings often go through constables (an elected position in each county; constables are not regulated by a process server board either). Confirm the correct officer for your court.

If you're starting as a server, the sheriff's office is not your competition in a meaningful sense. Sheriffs handle volume. Private servers handle urgency, complexity, and corporate work. The market splits naturally.

Our process server board in Colorado piece shows a state where sheriff service and private service coexist under a certification rule. Delaware skips the certification entirely.

What about court-appointed servers and special process servers?

Some Delaware litigants ask about "court-appointed process servers" as a category. The term doesn't have statutory meaning here. Superior Court Civil Rule 4 does not provide for a judge to appoint a specific private server as an officer of the court for service purposes. A party simply selects a server that meets the rule's qualifications.

In rare cases, a Chancery Court judge may order service by a special master or receiver when the case involves asset seizure or contempt. Those individuals are appointed for the case, not as general process servers. Their authority comes from the specific court order, not from Rule 4.

Service by publication occurs when the plaintiff has exhausted diligence and the defendant cannot be located. Title 10, Section 3107 governs this for Chancery cases ^[7]. Superior Court uses its own rule 4(e)(3) for service by publication when permitted by statute ^[1]. The publication order comes from the judge. Nobody needs board approval to be the publisher; the newspaper handles the legal notice.

"Special process server" is a term of art in many states that Delaware doesn't use. If an attorney in a Delaware case asks you to serve as a special process server, they're probably thinking in New York or New Jersey terminology. In Delaware, you're just a person qualified under Rule 4(c). No appointment order needed.

If you're coming to Delaware process service from another state, don't expect a judicial circuit to appoint you or give you a badge. Just bring the rule text and a clean affidavit.

Where to find the actual Delaware process server rules and fees

All the live references are online and free. Here's the real source list:

• Superior Court Civil Rule 4 (the primary rule): published at the Delaware Courts website under Court Rules > Superior Court > Civil Rules ^[1].
• Court of Chancery Rule 4: same site, under Court Rules > Court of Chancery ^[2].
• Family Court Civil Rule 4: Family Court section ^[3].
• Justice of the Peace Court Civil Rule 4: JP Court section ^[4].
• Title 10 Delaware Code, Chapter 31 (corporate service sections): Delaware Code online ^[6][7].
• Delaware Secretary of State business license information: Division of Revenue site ^[5].
• Delaware Secretary of State notary public information: Notary page ^[14].
• Delaware Division of Corporations entity search: corp.delaware.gov ^[12].
• County sheriff fee schedules: posted on individual county sites, linked earlier in this article ^[8][9][10].
• NAPPS (private membership, not government): napps.org ^[13].

Print the rules. Bookmark the entity search. Program the sheriff fee table into your memory. That's your Delaware process server operating system. No board means the source documents are your sole reference.

For a state guide where a real board exists with published licensing fees, our process server board in Connecticut article contrasts sharply.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license for process server in Delaware?

No. Delaware has no process server licensing requirement at any level of government. Superior Court Civil Rule 4(c) permits any person 18 or older who is not a party to the action to serve civil process. No board, state agency, or county office issues process server licenses or maintains a roster. You serve based on the court rule alone.

Is there a Delaware process server board?

No. Delaware does not have a process server board, commission, or regulatory body that oversees private civil process servers. The Administrative Office of the Courts publishes the relevant court rules but does not regulate or confirm process servers. The Sheriff offices handle their own deputies internally, without a separate board.

How much does process server cost in Delaware?

Sheriff service costs $35-$45 per defendant per attempt depending on county: New Castle and Kent counties charge $45, Sussex County charges $35. Private process servers typically charge $50-$95 for routine service, $85-$150+ for rush service. Skip-tracing adds $35-$75. No board regulates or publishes fees for private servers.

How long does process server take in Delaware?

Sheriff service averages 5-14 calendar days depending on county: Kent County is fastest at about 5-7 days, New Castle County runs 7-10, Sussex County can take 10-14. Private servers can attempt service within 1 business day and complete it in 24-72 hours in straightforward cases. The legal deadline under Rule 4(j) is 90 days after complaint filing.

Who can serve papers in Delaware?

Any person 18 or older who is not a party to the case, per Superior Court Civil Rule 4(c), plus the county sheriff. There are no additional statutory qualifications. Private process servers, friends, employees of a law firm (who are not the plaintiff), and commercial service companies all qualify provided they meet the age and non-party requirements.

Can I serve process outside Delaware for a Delaware case?

Yes, if the Delaware long-arm statute applies. Service outside Delaware must follow the law of the state where service is made or the method specified in the applicable long-arm provision. Service by certified mail is permitted in certain statutory circumstances. The receiving state's rules control who can serve and how.

What is a Delaware registered agent and how do I serve one?

A registered agent is the statutory representative designated by a corporation or LLC to receive legal process in Delaware. Title 10, Section 3104 requires service on the registered agent for corporate defendants. Most are located in Wilmington office buildings. Service is done by personal delivery to the agent's office during business hours, typically fast and routine.

Does Delaware require a notary for the affidavit of service?

Yes. Rule 4(f) requires proof of service by affidavit, which must be sworn before a notary public. Private servers often obtain their own notary commission ($34 for four years through the Secretary of State) to avoid per-affidavit notary fees. Sheriff deputies use in-office notaries.

How do I start a process server business in Delaware?

You do not apply to any board. Steps: 1) obtain a Delaware business license from the Division of Revenue (~$75-$150). 2) Consider a notary commission ($34). 3) Print and study the court rules for each court you plan to serve. 4) Prepare standardized affidavit templates. 5) Obtain errors and omissions insurance if desired. 6) Begin accepting service assignments.

What happens if I serve papers incorrectly in Delaware?

The defendant can move to quash service. If the judge finds the service defective under the applicable court rule, service is quashed and you must re-serve correctly. There is no board that disciplines you, but a pattern of bad returns can damage your reputation with attorneys and court clerks. Courts may also dismiss the case if service isn't completed within the 90-day rule window and no good cause is shown.

Does the Delaware Secretary of State regulate process servers?

No. The Delaware Secretary of State's responsibilities include business entity filings, notary commissions, and UCC filings. It does not license or regulate process servers. The Division of Professional Regulation under the Department of State oversees licensed professions such as doctors and architects; process servers are not among them.

Can I serve process on Sunday in Delaware?

No Delaware statute expressly prohibits Sunday service, but some judges consider it presumptively improper. The safest practice is to avoid Sunday service entirely, plus legal holidays, unless a court order specifically authorizes it or an emergency circumstance leaves no alternative. Ask the court clerk if you have any doubt.

Are there special rules for Family Court service in Delaware?

Family Court Civil Rule 4(c) mirrors the Superior Court rule: sheriff or any non-party adult. However, Family Court petitions often have hearing-specific service deadlines. Late service can cause hearing cancellation. Family Court forms typically list the service deadline prominently. Stick to it strictly.

What is the Delaware long-arm statute for service of process?

Delaware's long-arm statute is codified at Title 10, Section 3104 and related sections. It permits service on non-residents who transact business in Delaware, commit tortious acts in the state, or own property here, among other jurisdictional triggers. The statute specifies the method of service, which can include serving the Secretary of State as substitute agent in certain cases.

Sources

1. Delaware Superior Court Civil Rules, Rule 4: Superior Court Civil Rule 4(c) permits service by the sheriff or any person 18+ not a party; Rule 4(f) requires proof by affidavit with date, time, place, manner; Rule 4(j) sets 90-day service deadline.
2. Delaware Court of Chancery Rules, Rule 4: Court of Chancery Rule 4(d)(2) permits service by any person who is not a party and at least 18 years of age, or by the sheriff.
3. Delaware Family Court Civil Rules, Rule 4: Family Court Civil Rule 4(c) mirrors the Superior Court: service by sheriff or any non-party adult 18 or older.
4. Delaware Justice of the Peace Court Civil Rules, Rule 4: Justice of the Peace Court Civil Rule 4(c) provides the same eligibility standard: sheriff or any competent adult non-party.
5. New Castle County Sheriff, Civil Process Fees: New Castle County Sheriff charges $45 for standard civil process service per defendant.
6. Kent County Sheriff, Civil Process Fees: Kent County Sheriff charges $45 for civil process service per defendant.
7. Sussex County Sheriff, Civil Process Fee Schedule: Sussex County Sheriff charges $35 for service of summons, subpoenas, and general civil process.
8. Delaware Division of Corporations, Annual Report Statistics: Delaware is home to more than 1.9 million business entities formed under its corporation law.
9. Delaware Division of Corporations, Entity Search: The public can search for Delaware business entity names and registered agent addresses free on the state's entity search portal.
10. National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) Membership: NAPPS offers a private membership directory, background check, and insurance program; membership is voluntary and not required by Delaware law.
11. Delaware Secretary of State, Notary Public Information: Delaware notary commission costs $34 for a four-year term and requires application through the Secretary of State.