Milford Delaware Sex Offender Registry

Milford residents can search for registered sex offenders in the city through the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry, the state's official public database maintained by the Delaware State Police. Milford sits across both Sussex and Kent counties, which means local registration and law enforcement details differ slightly from most Delaware cities. The Milford Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division handles Megan's Law verifications and sex offender monitoring within city limits. This page covers how to search the registry, where Milford residents go to register, and what local enforcement looks like on the ground.

Search Milford Sex Offenders Online

The Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry is the place to start when you want to look up sex offenders in Milford. The site is run by the State Bureau of Identification, which is part of the Delaware State Police. It is free to use and does not require an account or login. You can search by name, by city, or by street address with a radius. Milford will return results for both Sussex and Kent county registrants who list a Milford address.

Only Tier II and Tier III offenders show up in public searches. Tier I records are kept within law enforcement and are not posted online. This is set by state law. The database updates nightly, and Milford sex offenders must report any address change within 3 business days. Results show the offender's photo, name, address, offense type, and tier level. The map view lets you see pins placed at registered addresses near any location you type in. You can also sign up for email alerts to get notified when a new offender registers in your zip code or when an existing registrant's information changes.

For searches that go beyond Delaware's borders, the National Sex Offender Public Website pulls registry data from all 50 states. It is useful if you want to check whether someone moving to Milford from another state has a prior sex offense on record. Delaware participates in this federal system. The national search is also free and requires no registration.

Milford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division

The Milford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is the primary local agency responsible for sex offender oversight within city limits. The division has three detectives, all of whom have received specialized training in crimes against persons. Their case load includes homicides, sexual assaults, and child abuse investigations. They also carry out Megan's Law verifications and community notifications for sex offenders who live, work, or study in Milford.

Each detective in the division is trained as an Evidence Technician. The unit also has civilian Crime Scene Investigator support for evidence collection. This is a smaller but focused unit, and the detectives handle a wide range of serious crimes. Megan's Law work, including address verification for registered sex offenders, is part of their standard duties. When a Tier III offender moves into a Milford neighborhood, the division coordinates direct neighbor notification as required under state law. Tier II notifications go to schools and daycare centers near the offender's registered address.

The screenshot below links to the Milford Police Department criminal investigations page, which describes how the division handles sex offender monitoring and other serious crimes in the city.

The Criminal Investigations Division at Milford PD is the local point of contact for questions about sex offenders within city limits.

Sex Offender Registration for Milford Residents

Milford straddles Sussex County and Kent County, which creates a slightly unusual situation for sex offender registration. Most of the city falls within Sussex County for law enforcement purposes. Sussex County residents register at the State Bureau of Identification office located at 546 S. Bedford Street in Georgetown, Delaware. That office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with a lunch break from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cash is not accepted at this location. Plan to bring another form of payment. The office is closed on Fridays.

If a Milford resident lives on the Kent County side of the city line, the Kent County SBI office at 600 S. Bay Road, Suite 1 in Dover is also an option. That office has longer hours. It is open Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No appointment is needed at the Kent County location. The SOAR unit hours page on the Delaware State Police website lists current schedules for all three SBI offices in Delaware.

Anyone who moves to Milford with a prior sex offense conviction must register within 3 business days of establishing a residence in the city. This applies to people coming from elsewhere in Delaware as well as those from other states. Visitors who stay in Delaware for 7 or more consecutive days, or 30 or more total days in a calendar year, must also register within 3 days of arrival. Failing to register is a Class G felony under 11 Del. C. § 4120.

Sex Offenders in Milford

As of April 2026, City-Data reports 33 registered sex offenders in Milford. That number reflects individuals who have listed a Milford address with the Delaware State Police as their place of residence. The total shifts as offenders move in or out, update their status, or complete their registration term. Not all 33 are visible in the public registry. Tier I offenders are not shown to the public. Only Tier II and Tier III registrants appear in searches on the state portal.

The screenshot below links to the City-Data Milford sex offender statistics page, which tracks registered sex offender counts for Milford, Delaware.

The count of 33 registrants in Milford is drawn from the public-facing Delaware registry data.

The Delaware Department of Justice has prosecuted sex offense cases in Milford. Convictions from some of these cases have resulted in Tier III sex offender registration and GPS monitoring requirements for the individuals involved. The screenshot below links to a Delaware DOJ news release about a sex offense prosecution connected to Milford, which illustrates how state prosecutors pursue these cases and what registration outcomes follow a conviction.

Tier III convictions carry the most stringent requirements, including lifetime registration, 90-day verification, and direct community notification to neighbors.

Megan's Law Notifications in Milford

Megan's Law notifications in Milford are handled by the Criminal Investigations Division at the Milford Police Department. The type of notification depends on the offender's tier level. Tier III offenders, classified as high-risk, trigger the most direct form of notification. When a Tier III sex offender moves into a Milford neighborhood, the department reaches out to nearby residents to let them know. This is a direct, in-person or written notification. It is not just an online posting.

Tier II offenders, the moderate-risk group, carry a different notification requirement. Schools and licensed daycare centers near a Tier II offender's registered address receive notice when that person lives, works, or attends school in their area. This protects children in structured settings. Tier I offenders do not trigger community notification. Their records are accessible only to law enforcement.

Milford residents who want to stay ahead of changes can sign up for email alerts through the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry. Alerts go out when a new offender registers in a given zip code or when an existing registrant's status changes. Under Senate Bill 66, passed in 2023, schools no longer maintain paper binders of sex offender notifications. Schools must now post the registry URL on their website and provide information about community notification sign-ups to parents and staff on request.

Sussex County has a notably high share of the state's homeless sex offender population. Research published in the National Library of Medicine found 23 homeless registered sex offenders in Sussex County, which represents 19.2% of the statewide total. Homeless sex offenders in Milford face more frequent verification schedules than those with fixed addresses. Tier III homeless registrants must check in every 7 days. Tier II homeless registrants verify every 30 days.

Sex Offender Law and Reporting in Milford

Delaware's sex offender registration law is codified at Title 11, Section 4120 of the Delaware Code. The statute requires the Delaware State Police to maintain a public Internet registry of sex offenders classified at the Tier II and Tier III levels. The law also sets out what personal information offenders must provide at registration, how often they must verify, and what penalties apply for failing to comply. Failure to register or to update registration information within 3 business days is a Class G felony.

Tier II registrants in Milford must verify their information every 6 months. Tier III registrants verify every 90 days. At each verification, fingerprints and a current photo are taken again. Registrants must also update any changes to their phone numbers, email addresses, internet usernames, vehicles, or employer details within 3 business days of the change. The registration requirement is not limited to home address. Any place the person regularly works or attends school must also be reported.

If you believe a sex offender in Milford has moved without updating their registration, or if you have seen behavior that concerns you, there are several ways to report it. You can call the Milford Police Department directly. You can also reach the State Bureau of Identification SOAR unit at (302) 739-5882 or (302) 672-5306. Anonymous tips go to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or you can text the word "DSP" to 274637. Tips can also be submitted through the registry website itself.

• Call Milford Police Department for local reporting
• SOAR unit: (302) 739-5882 or (302) 672-5306
• Delaware Crime Stoppers: 1-800-TIP-3333
• Text tip: send "DSP" to 274637
• Submit a tip through the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry website

Nearby Cities and County Resources

Milford is primarily associated with Sussex County for law enforcement purposes. The Sussex County page has details on the Georgetown SBI office, the Sussex County court system, and local law enforcement contacts for sex offender monitoring across the county.