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The Sheriff Of New Castle County
Louis L. Redding City/County Bldg.
800 North French Street
5th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
HOURS: M-F 8am to 5pm
PHONE: (302) 395-8450
FAX: (302) 395-8460 | |
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General Fee Schedule
(call for specifics)
Make Checks payable to
Sheriff of New Castle County |
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$30 - IN STATE Summons and Complaint, Scire fa Sur Mortgage, etc...
$5 additional for each writ at same address. |
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Out of State Courts - $75 (per case per address)
Send 1 copy of what you want served with a cover letter. |
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$30 - Wage Attachments (Superior Court)
$30 - Wage Attachments (Court of Common Pleas) |
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$50 - Levy in Superior Court (Goods and Chattels)
$50 - Levy in Court of Common Pleas (Goods and Chattels) |
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$15 - All Postings (Mechanics Lien and Notice to Lien Holders) |
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Real Estate
$500 Deposit due at time of filing to cover advertising and set up costs.
A $75 set up fee is charged for all properties scheduled for sheriff sale (this amount is included in the $500 deposit) | |
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If you have received a note to call regarding a case:
Deputy Line
Monday - Friday
9am to 10am ONLY
(302) 395-8454 or (302) 395-8455
Prisoner Information
(if held by the Sheriff):
(302) 255 - 0043
(302) 255 - 0046
9am to 5pm |
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SHERIFF MICHAEL P. WALSH, a Wilmington native, has been involved in local politics for over 25 years. As well as his duties as Sheriff, Mike is involved in many local functions and charity causes.
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WHAT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DOES
SERVICE OF PROCESS - The Office of Sheriff provides service of process for writs issued by Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, Court of Chancery and Family Court along with Subpoenas issued by the Department of Justice, Department of Labor as well as out of state courts.
AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE - Sheriff sales are held the second Tuesday of every month offering Real Estate that is being foreclosed upon due to non payment of mortgage or non payment of various local government taxes.
AUCTION OF PERSONAL / BUSINESS PROPERTY(GOODS AND CHATTELS) - Held several times during the month at the property locations. Sales are held offering personal or business property foreclosed upon for personal or business debt.
PRISONER DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION - Defendants are delivered to the Sheriff for outstanding warrants for either failure to appear in court or failure to pay fines. Deputies process these defendants who have been committed by the courts.
AUCTIONS ARE HELD IN THE COUNTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
800 NORTH FRENCH STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
EXCESS PROCEEDS
Lien holders and Homeowners are expected to contact the Office of the Sheriff to determine whether proceeds remain after the costs of the sale have been distributed. If excess proceeds remain unclaimed after 90 days, they will be distributed to the Prothonotary of NCC for placement in escrow and listing on the Superior Court of New Castle County website.
2008 SHERIFF SALE CALENDAR |
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Read More Here!
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USEFUL LINKS
Superior Court (excess proceeds)
Kent County
Sussex County
City of Newark
United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Delaware
Sheriff Sale Results since July 2001
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Read More Here!
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** EFFECTIVE WITH THE JANUARY 10, 2006 AUCTION **
A $5,000.00 cashiers check payable to the Sheriff of New Castle County is required to enter bidding at the auction. If you do not have cash or a cashiers check, your bid will not be accepted. Your check will only be collected if you are the sucessful bidder. |
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Sheriff Sales are held at 10am on the Second Tuesday of every month in Council Chambers - 800 North French St. |
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There is a Fire Marshall limit of 152 persons at the sale
GET THERE EARLY. |
| Title and Lien research on each property is the responsibility of the Bidder |
| Properties are sold sight unseen, as is |
| There is no "walk through" or appraisal for the properties before or after the sale |
| Sheriff Sales are "cash deals" - Any Financing for Sheriff sale properties should be arranged prior to the auction, not after - being pre-approved is not sufficient |
| Sales are FINAL and Deposits are non-refundable |
| Bidders are encouraged to complete the deeding process ASAP |
| You may have to evict occupants at your own expense | |
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To update your list
24 Hour Recording of Sheriff Sale Properties
(302) 395 - 7829
(you must have an Official Sheriff Sale list to use this line)
ADDRESSES OF COURTS IN DELWARE
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Read More Here!
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