Find Phone Directory in Kent County
The Kent County Phone Directory brings all Levy Court phone listings into one spot. You can search by office, by staff name, or by the task you need help with. The main Kent County line is 302-744-2300, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The county seat is Dover, and most offices sit at 555 Bay Road. Use this page to find the right contact numbers for deeds, wills, tax bills, sewer, FOIA, and the Levy Court itself. Kent County keeps its phone list up to date online.
Kent County Overview
Kent County Phone Directory Hub
The main hub for the Kent County Phone Directory is at kentcountyde.gov. The site is the front door to every county office. The Levy Court complex sits at 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. The main phone line is 302-744-2300. Staff take calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In an emergency, dial 911. The Levy Court Office handles most admin calls, and the Admin email is admin@kentcountyde.gov. The direct line for Levy Court Office Admin is 302-744-2305.
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The Department of Administration runs day-to-day work. It holds six key offices: the County Administrator's Office, Economic Development, Information Technology, Human Resources, Facilities Management, and the Public Information Office. The homepage also links to an Open Data Portal, an Estate Search, deeds tools, and the FOIA request form.
Kent County Department Phone Directory
The full staff directory sits at kentcountyde.gov/Contact-Us/Department-Directory. You can call 302-744-2300 for the main switchboard. For most other offices, use the direct line. The page groups all Kent County offices by name and lists the phone numbers and email addresses side by side.
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Key phone lines in the Kent County directory include:
- Finance-Tax Section: 302-744-2341
- Finance-Sewer Billing: 302-744-2391
- GIS and Mapping: 302-744-2416
- Human Resources: 302-744-2310
- Information Technology Help: 302-744-2365
- Parks and Recreation: 302-744-2495
- Public Works: 302-744-2430
Public Safety for Kent County is at 302-735-2200. Emergency Management is at 302-735-3465. After hours help goes to 302-734-6040. The Assessment Office uses 302-744-2401 and takes email at Assessment@kentcountyde.gov. Building Permits are at 302-744-2451. Planning is 302-744-2471. Economic Development sits on its own line at 302-678-3028. These are the most-used Kent County phone numbers.
Note: Most Kent County departments answer calls from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, but email is the faster route for non-urgent questions about the Phone Directory.
Kent County FOIA Phone Directory
The Kent County FOIA request portal is at kentcountyde.gov/My-Government/Records-Search/Submit-a-Request-for-Public-Records. FOIA is the law that gives a person the right to see records held by public bodies. Kent County follows 29 Del. C. §§ 10001-10008 and its own local policy.
Below is a view of the FOIA request page.
To file a FOIA request in Kent County, mail the form to Kent County Levy Court, Attn: Kelly Pitts, Public Information Officer, 555 Bay Road, Dover, Delaware 19901. You can also fax it to 302-736-2279 or email PIO@kentcountyde.gov. As of September 25, 2025, the county launched a new FOIA request module. The goal was to make public records access more open and easy to use. Most routine asks do not need a formal FOIA. Check the site first or call the office that holds the record.
Levy Court and Elected Officials
The Kent County Levy Court has seven elected Commissioners. Six come from districts. The seventh is elected at-large to serve the whole county. The Levy Court was set up in 1655 when the Delaware General Assembly, then under Dutch rule, passed the law that let taxes be levied on landowners. The Commissioners run the daily work of Kent County government.
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You can reach each Commissioner by phone. Honorable Joanne Masten serves as President and the First District Commissioner at 302-270-1747. Honorable Robert J. Scott is Vice President and Fourth District Commissioner at 302-505-0198. Honorable Jeffrey Hall of the Second District is at 302-632-0757. Honorable Allan F. Angel of the Third District is at 302-382-6735. Honorable Jody Sweeney of the Fifth District is at 302-943-7328. Honorable Paul Hertz of the Sixth District is at 302-505-2310. Honorable Terry Pepper serves At-Large at 302-697-9194.
Kent County also has four Row Officers. Each is elected to a four-year term. The Register of Wills is Hon. Douglas 'DJ' Cox at 302-744-2330 and douglas.cox@kentcountyde.gov. The Recorder of Deeds is Hon. Eugenia Thornton at 302-744-2321 and eugenia.thornton@kentcountyde.gov. The Clerk of the Peace is Hon. Brenda Wootten at 302-744-2346. The Sheriff is Hon. Norman Barlow at 302-736-2161. You can find all elected officials on the full page at kentcountyde.gov/My-Government/Elected-Officials.
Deeds and Property Records Line
The Kent County Recorder of Deeds runs the land records office. The main site is kentcountyde.gov/Residents/Deeds-and-Property-Records. The office sits at 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. The main line is 302-744-2314. The fax is 302-736-2035. Email goes to Recorder@kentcountyde.gov. Office hours run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Casual users can search and view deeds for free. Records are watermarked. To print or download, set up an account. The fee is $2.00 per page. A $75 flat monthly sub option is also sold. The Property Records Search tool is a different database. Viewing and printing there are free. The site also covers free property fraud alerts, discriminatory language redaction, and a 2025 Transfer on Death Deed option.
Note: Kent County lets anyone sign up for free property transaction alerts that email you when a new deed is recorded in your name.
Kent County Library Phone List
The Kent County Public Library sits at 497 S. Red Haven Ln., Dover, DE 19901. The Dover branch line is 302-744-1919. The main library line for Kent County is 302-698-6440. The library email is KCPL@kentcountyde.gov. Hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours run 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Library cards are free for any Delaware resident. You need proof of residency and a photo ID. The card is good at any public library in the state. KCPL runs a mobile library that stops around Kent County each week. The branch hosts about 300 free programs a year. These include book clubs, art events, movie nights, and concerts. Online extras are strong. Mango Languages runs over 70 language courses. HelpNow offers homework help, a 24-hour Writing Lab, and an Adult Learning Lab. JobNow has live job coaching from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. VetNow pairs vets with live navigators for VA benefits help. More info sits at kentcountyde.gov/Residents/Library-Services.
Real Property Search Kent County
Kent County hosts its Real Property Search with Avenu/Landmark. The site is at i2g.uslandrecords.com/DE/Kent2/D/Default.aspx. Real property indices and images are certified from January 30, 1874 to the present day. New records go in fast.
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Searching is free. Viewing watermarked documents is also free. To print or download a clean copy, pick a plan. Casual Access is $2.00 per page. A monthly subscriber plan is on offer too under the Subscriber30 name. Names are searched as they are written on the legal document. For non-human names like firms, churches, or schools, use the indexing rules from the Recorder of Deeds. The site uses pop-ups when you print or save. Adobe Reader is needed for print jobs. Avenu Insights Web Support handles tech help.
Probate Search Contact Numbers
The Kent County Probate Search System is at willssearch.kentcountyde.gov. The tool is hosted by Bluestone. It gives public access to probate and estate records held by the Register of Wills. The Register of Wills line is 302-744-2330.
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The Public Search screen has tabs for Main Search, My Account, Search, Detail, and Parties. You can search by case type, first name, last name, town, and date range. Results show name, docket number, case type, filed date, issued date, date of death, date of birth, address, and town. The detail view lists parties, the tie to the case, and the status. Data tables let you expand, collapse, sort, group, clear filters, and build advanced filters. Results can be saved as PDF, RTF, DOCX, CSV, XLS, and XLSX. Registered Agents can log in for more features.
Kent County FOIA Contact Page
The Kent County FOIA contact page is at kentcountyde.gov/Contact-Us/FOIA. The page holds the FOIA policy and the rules for filing a request. Kent County is a public body and is bound by the terms set in 29 Del. C. Chapter 100. The county follows state law and its own adopted FOIA policy for each record ask.
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The FOIA Request Form is the form set by the County Administrator for public records asks. You can send a FOIA by mail, by fax, or by email to the Public Information Officer. The PIO is Kelly Pitts. The email is PIO@kentcountyde.gov. The fax is 302-736-2279. The mail address is 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. The county will respond within the time set by Delaware law. Most routine asks are not a formal FOIA. Check the site first or call the office that holds the record. For the full text of the law, read 29 Del. C. Chapter 100.
Note: The Kent County FOIA coordinator also points to the standard form and policy, so review the contact page before you file any request.
Cities in Kent County
Kent County cities include Dover, Milford, and Harrington. Dover is the county seat and the state capital. Each city runs its own phone list but shares Kent County services.
Nearby Counties
Kent County borders New Castle County to the north and Sussex County to the south. Pick a county below to move to its own phone list.