Lewes People Search
A Lewes people search draws from City Hall, the Lewes Police, and Sussex County offices in Georgetown. Lewes is on the Delaware Bay coast and is one of the oldest towns in the state. City Hall runs FOIA and holds the municipal record set. The Lewes Police have a records division for incident reports and accident reports. This page lists each main office and web tool.
Lewes Records Overview
Lewes People Search: City Hall
The City Clerk in Lewes keeps municipal records including ordinances, resolutions, meeting minutes, and other city docs. The FY 2023 operating budget is about $3.6 million. The City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Lewes City Hall.
The main city site is at ci.lewes.de.us. FOIA requests go through city offices. The 15 business day rule under 29 Del. Code Chapter 100 applies. The city posts meeting agendas, minutes, and key contracts on the site.
The image below is the City of Lewes home page.
The site is where to start for a FOIA request, a parking question, or a Lewes business license lookup.
To request a police record, you get a FOIA request form from the Lewes Police Department or the city site. A PDF FOIA Request Form is posted on the city site at ci.lewes.de.us/DocumentCenter/View/157. You submit it to the City of Lewes City Manager's Office.
The FOIA form asks for your contact info, a clear list of records, a date range, the format you want, and a max cost you will pay. Be specific on the form. A broad request can slow the work. The city notes that a voluminous request may be delayed. Original records must be viewed at City Hall.
Note: Within 15 business days from the receipt of your request, the city will give you access, deny the request, or ask for more time.
Lewes Police Records People Search
The Lewes Police Department is at 114 East Third Street, Lewes, DE 19958. Phone is (302) 645-6264. Fax is (302) 645-1080. The department gives local law enforcement work, including incident response, accident work, and community policing.
Records include incident and accident reports. These are open through the FOIA process. You can pick up a FOIA request form from the department or from the city site. Fill it out and return it with a valid ID.
Fingerprinting work is open at the Lewes Police Department for Sussex County residents. You must bring a valid photo ID. The service is useful for a state criminal history check, a pro license, or an adoption case.
For a Lewes arrest, the Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown is the main holding site. The phone is (302) 856-5280. Inmate lookups run through the DOC inmate locator. The tool shows the person's DOC number, facility, custody status, and any release date.
The Lewes Public Library at 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, DE 19958 is a good stop for research help. Phone is (302) 645-2733. Librarians can walk you through state tools and city records.
Sussex County Tools for Lewes People Search
Lewes is in Sussex County. The Sussex County Recorder of Deeds in Georgetown at (302) 855-7785 keeps all Lewes deeds, mortgages, and liens. The online deed search at deeds.sussexcountyde.gov/LandmarkWeb is free. Certified copies cost $10 for the first page.
For a Lewes property, the Sussex property site at property.sussexcountyde.gov is the main tool. Many Lewes homes are beach rentals or second homes, so the parcel record can show LLC owners, sale prices, and long tax histories.
Sussex Family Court at 22 The Circle, Georgetown at (302) 855-7400 hears divorce, custody, child support, and protective orders. The Superior Court and Court of Common Pleas are at 1 The Circle. Civil cases show up on Court Connect.
The Clerk of the Peace at P.O. Box 29, Georgetown at (302) 853-1717 keeps Lewes marriage records from March 2002 on. Vital records for Sussex come from the Office of Vital Statistics at 546 S. Bedford St., Georgetown.
State Tools for a Lewes People Search
The Delaware Sex Offender Registry at sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov can be searched by Lewes zip codes. Pro license checks run through DELPROS. The state FOIA portal is at delaware.gov/freedom-of-information-act. Voter records are at ivote.de.gov.
Older Lewes records may be at the Delaware Public Archives. The Archives hold early Sussex records including deeds, tax lists, and church records. Lewes, as one of the oldest towns in the state, has a long paper trail in the Archives. Phone is (302) 744-5000.
More Tools for a Lewes People Search
The Sussex County Register of Wills at the Sussex Courthouse in Georgetown keeps probate records from 1925 on. Older files are at the Delaware Public Archives. Estate searches can be done in person at the office. Records include wills, inventories, accounts, and administration papers. For a Lewes family estate, this office is the right spot.
The Sussex County Sheriff at 6 The Circle, Georgetown at (302) 855-7830 does civil process, sheriff sales, court security, and warrant service. Sheriff sale listings are on the county site. Each sale has the parcel, the opening bid, and the sale date. Sheriff Robert Lee heads the office. For a Lewes property in foreclosure, the Sheriff has the file on the sale.
The Delaware Court Connect system at courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov covers civil cases filed in Sussex. A name search returns each case tied to a Lewes person. Party name, case type, case status, dockets, judgments, and hearing dates all show up. Criminal case detail may need a call to the court clerk.
The Delaware Code at delcode.delaware.gov has the state rules for each kind of record. Title 11 covers criminal law. Title 13 covers family law and marriage. Title 29 Chapter 100 covers FOIA. Title 24 covers pro license boards. A quick read of the right title can clear up what is open and what is not open for a Lewes file.
The Child Protection Registry at childprotectionregistry.delaware.gov is a check system for jobs that work with kids. Schools, daycares, and youth sports groups in Lewes often run this check on staff. Results come back within 15 days through a secure web portal. Only approved agencies can submit a request.
For a Lewes inmate at Sussex Correctional Institution, the DOC site lists visitation rules. Advance scheduling is typically required. A valid government-issued photo ID is required. Background checks may be conducted on visitors. A dress code is enforced. Limited personal items are allowed. Visitors under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian.
Nearby Cities and County
Lewes sits on the Delaware Bay in east Sussex. Seaford lies to the west. Milford is to the north on the Kent line.