Delaware Department of State
The Delaware Department of State was established in 1970 and has evolved to encompass responsibilities in virtually every aspect of state governance. The Department focuses on promoting Delaware's economy and fostering economic development; preserving Delaware's heritage and showcasing the state's history; supporting the arts and culture of Delaware; protecting the public's health, safety, and economic welfare through regulation, licensing, and investigation; facilitating access to educational, governmental, and recreational information; and serving our nation's veterans.
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Upcoming Closings: Election Day
The Delaware Department of State will be closed on November 5th, 2024, in observance of Election Day. Contact Us
Focusing on...
Business
We promote Delaware's economy, bringing revenue and jobs to the State by continuing to uphold our position as Corporate Capital of the World and encouraging trade relationships which benefit Delaware businesses.
History
We preserve Delaware's heritage and showcase the historic legacy of our state through active historic preservation efforts, engaging educational programs, and stimulating exhibits that help people connect with aspects of our past.
Arts
We strive to bring the arts and culture of Delaware to all people through a variety of venues and media for the purposes of education, enjoyment and economic development, leveraging relationships with other organizations.
Protection
Through regulatory, licensing, consumer services, investigations, and administrative hearings, we protect the public's health, safety, and economic welfare. We are also charged with the promotion and assurance of inclusion and nondiscrimination in housing and places open to the public.
Community
We manage and facilitate access to governmental, educational and recreational information and provide a variety of resources and services that improve the quality of life for individual Delawareans and to strengthen our communities.
Veterans
We serve those who have served our nation by providing high-quality long-term care, by connecting them and their families with important benefit information, and through the administration of two state veterans cemeteries.
