Court of Chancery
Who We Are
The Delaware Court of Chancery is widely recognized as the nation's preeminent forum for the determination of disputes involving the internal affairs of the thousands upon thousands of Delaware corporations and other business entities through which a vast amount of the world's commercial affairs is conducted. Its unique competence in and exposure to issues of business law are unmatched.
History
A short history of the Court of Chancery, which dates back to 1792.
Jurisdiction
Detailed description of the legal jurisdiction of the Court.
Judicial Officers
Short biographies on the judicial officers of the Court.
Chancery Opinions & Orders
Latest and archived decisions by the Court.
Rules & Amendments
Rules and recent amendments governing Court procedures.
Standing Order No. 10 , effective July 27, 2022
Court Costs & Filing Fees
List of fees and charges.
Information & Services
Attorneys and Litigants
Guidelines for Persons Litigating in the Court of Chancery
Guidelines on Attorney Civility
Supplemental Information Sheet Form User Guide
Guidelines for Requesting Court of Chancery Rule 174(b) Mediation
Guide for Self-Represented Litigants in Civil Actions in the Court of Chancery
Guidelines for Requesting Special Designation of Judicial Officers in Court of Chancery Actions
Guardianship
In the Court of Chancery a guardian is a person appointed to make medical and/or financial decisions on behalf of a person with a disability.
Learn More About the Guardianship Process in Delaware.
For the Media
Guidelines for Use of Laptops in the Courtroom.
Court of Chancery Calendar.
Docket Information - Civil actions filed with the court are available online at File and ServeXpress.
Court Resources
Contact information and requirements for Special Process Servers.
Mediation Guidelines - information on Voluntary Mediation in the Court of Chancery.
Request transcripts - contacts and costs.
Latest News
Court of Chancery Publishes Guidelines on Attorney Civility
Today, the Delaware Court of Chancery published Guidelines on Attorney Civility intended to preserve the integrity and effectiveness of legal proceedings and practice before the Court, including by maintaining the inveterate tradition of collegiality and professionalism that remains a hallmark of the Chancery bar.
The guidelines express the Court’s expectation that attorneys practicing before the Delaware Court of Chancery will adhere to the highest standards of civility, professionalism, and respect in all proceedings, including depositions, hearings, written communications, and interactions with opposing counsel and the Court.
On April 27, 2026, the Honorable Timothy J. Fox, Jr., joined the Court of Chancery as Magistrate in Chancery. Although Magistrate Fox will handle matters throughout the State of Delaware, his Chambers will be located in the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. Prior to joining the bench, Magistrate Fox served for 12 years as a trial attorney with the Office of the U.S. Trustee at the U.S. Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware, with responsibilities in all matters arising under the United States Bankruptcy Code, primarily Chapter 11 cases.
The Delaware Court of Chancery is proud to announce its fourth annual Legal Art Contest, open to Delaware students in grades 7 through 12. This year’s prompt is: “Equity: What does it mean to you?” The art contest, which is being conducted in partnership with the Court of Chancery Historical Society, invites students to contemplate equity in modern society. Students may submit an essay, poem, visual art, or musical composition.
As of February 24, 2026, the Register in Chancery for New Castle County will be relocated from the 11th floor to the 7th floor of the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in Wilmington. The Register in Chancery is responsible for managing court filings and records and assists litigants and members of the public in court business, including in-person at its office in each of Delaware’s three counties.
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Court Locations
The Court of Chancery has offices in New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County. The addresses and phone numbers for each location are listed below.
Leonard L. Williams
Justice Center
500 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-255-0544
Kent County
Courthouse
414 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
302-735-1930
Court of Chancery
Courthouse
34 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-5777
Register of Wills
The Register of Wills is responsible for assisting individuals and attorneys with the probate process and maintains records relating to estates. The Register of Wills is a clerk of the Court of Chancery and has an office in each county of the state.