Kent County Public Records
Use this map to start Kent County searches across land records, parcels, taxes, and clerk files, with online indexes first and guidance for requests and certified copies.
On this page:
Start Here
- Start with the recorder/register online index for deeds, mortgages, and liens; note document number and recording date.
- Check the assessor parcel search or GIS map for owner name, situs address, APN, and property characteristics.
- Use the treasurer/tax portal to review bill amounts, payment status, and any delinquency notices.
- Search county clerk pages for marriage records, board minutes, and county ordinances; note file or license numbers.
- Request permit history or zoning determinations from planning/building if not available in an online permit lookup.
Record Routing
- Recorded land documents → Recorder / Register of Deeds
- Parcel ownership and assessments → Assessor
- Property taxes and delinquencies → Treasurer / Tax Collector
- Marriage licenses and county files → County Clerk
- Permits, inspections, and zoning → Planning / Building Department
Common Search Inputs
- Parcel ID (APN)
- Grantor/Grantee name
- Situs address
- Document or instrument number
- Recording date range
- Tax year or bill number
Source Map
| Source / Office | Best For | Search Method | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorder / Register of Deeds | Deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats | Online index (grantor/grantee, doc number, date); view/order images if offered; in-person counter if images unavailable | Land records are recorded at the county level in Kent County; indexes establish ownership chain and encumbrances. |
| Assessor | Parcel ownership, assessed value, legal description, property cards | Parcel/owner search or GIS map; download assessment rolls if available | Use assessor data to confirm situs, owner of record, land use, and valuation details tied to each parcel. |
| Treasurer / Tax Collector | Current bills, payment history, delinquencies, tax liens | Tax account portal by parcel, owner, or address; payoff/status lookup | Tax status impacts title and closing timelines; verifies amounts due, penalties, and mailing addresses. |
| County Clerk | Marriage records, meeting minutes, ordinances, clerk-held public files | Public records index or request form; certified copies by request | Clerk maintains non-land records and issues certifications required for official use. |
| Planning / Building Department | Permits, inspections, zoning, code compliance | Permit lookup by address/APN; zoning map layers; records request if not online | Permitting and zoning affect property use, resale, and due diligence within the county. |
FAQs
Can I search Kent County deeds online?
If the recorder/register offers an online index, search by grantor/grantee, document number, or date; images may require an account or purchase; otherwise use in-person or mail requests.
Where do I verify parcel ownership and assessed value?
Use the county assessor’s parcel or GIS search by APN or address to view ownership, legal description, land use, and current assessed values.
How do I obtain a certified copy of a deed or marriage record?
Request directly from the holding office (recorder/register or county clerk). Online views and downloads are informational and typically not certified.
What if my address search does not return a parcel?
Try the APN, owner name, or a map-based search; check municipal boundaries and spelling; confirm with the assessor if the parcel overlaps jurisdictions.