Recorder of Deeds

The Mission of the Recorder of Deeds Office is to Serve the Residents of Sussex County by correctly recording and indexing documents in a timely and efficient manner, by courteously responding to requests for help and information, by collecting and properly accounting for the appropriate fees and taxes, and by providing every employee with motivation, training, and experience.

Alexandra Reed Baker

Contact Information
Recorder of Deeds Alexandra Reed Baker
Address 2 The Circle
P.O. Box 827
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone (302) 855-7785
Fax (302) 855-7787
Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (M-F except holidays)
Recording window closes at 4:00 PM
Email Address: deeds@sussexcountyde.gov

Please Note:

  • Effective immediately, Sussex County will no longer accept void requests. Once a document is on record, it will stay on record. If a document needs to be corrected due to error at the recorder’s office, the submitter will not be charged. However, if the error is determined to be at the fault of the submitter, corrections will need to be submitted through re-record and will be charged accordingly.
  • All payments must be correct or they will be returned. We no longer issue refunds.
  • Deeds received to be recorded within town limits without the proper Town Stamps will be returned.
  • The recording window closes at 4:00 PM. Documents must be submitted in person, at the recording window, prior to that time.