Sex Offenders in Sussex County

Sussex County sex offenders are registered through the Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit, and their records are searchable online at no cost. The public registry covers both Tier II and Tier III offenders living, working, or studying in Sussex County communities like Georgetown, Seaford, Milford, and Lewes. You can search by name, city, or address to find sex offenders in any part of the county. This page explains how to use the registry, where to register in Sussex County, how local police handle monitoring, and what the data shows about sex offender numbers in key communities.

Search Sussex County Sex Offenders Online

The main tool for finding sex offenders in Sussex County is the Delaware Sex Offender Central Registry, run by the Delaware State Police. It covers all three counties, including Sussex County, and gives you a name search, address search, and an interactive map. You can enter a city like Georgetown or Lewes and see all registered offenders in that area. The search is free and returns name, photo, current address, offense details, and tier level for every match. No login is needed.

The registry only shows Tier II and Tier III offenders. Tier I, the lowest risk classification, is kept from public view by state law. That said, Tier II and Tier III include a wide range of serious sex offenses and represent the offenders that law enforcement has determined warrant public notice. Data is updated nightly. When a Sussex County sex offender moves, they must report that change within 3 business days, so the registry stays relatively current. You can also sign up for email alerts through the same site to get notified when an offender registers or updates their address in your area.

For searches that go beyond Delaware, the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) lets you search registries from all 50 states in one place. This is helpful if you need to check whether someone has an offense record in another state before they moved to Sussex County. Delaware participates fully in the NSOPW system.

Note: The interactive map on the Delaware registry requires a screen width of at least 768 pixels. Use the text search if you are on a phone with a small display.

Sussex County Sex Offender Registration Office

All sex offenders living, working, or regularly present in Sussex County must register at the State Bureau of Identification office in Georgetown. The office is located at 546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, Delaware. It is also referred to as Delaware State Police Troop 4, Georgetown, situated near the corner of Shortly Road and Route 113 across from the Motor Vehicle Department. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The office closes for lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is no service on Fridays.

No appointment is needed to register. That said, if you want to confirm availability or have questions before coming in, contact (302) 739-2528. One important thing to know: cash is not accepted at this location. Bring a different form of payment or check ahead of time what is accepted. The Delaware State Police SOAR unit oversees registration statewide and can also be reached at (302) 739-5882 or (302) 672-5306 for general questions about compliance.

Out-of-state sex offenders who move to Sussex County must register within 3 business days of establishing residency. Visitors who plan to stay for 7 or more consecutive days, or 30 or more cumulative days in a calendar year, must also register within 3 days of arrival. Failing to register is a Class G felony under Delaware law. That applies whether you are a new resident or a long-term registrant who simply missed a verification appointment.

Verification schedules in Sussex County follow the same state rules as everywhere in Delaware. Tier III registrants verify every 90 days. Tier II registrants verify every 6 months. Tier I registrants verify once a year. Homeless sex offenders in Sussex County verify more often: Tier III every 7 days, Tier II every 30 days, Tier I every 90 days.

Milford Police and Sex Offender Monitoring

Within the city limits of Milford, the Milford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division plays a direct role in sex offender monitoring. The division has three detectives with specialized training in Megan's Law compliance. They handle sex offender verifications and community notifications for registrants who live or work within Milford. This means that when a sex offender registers an address in Milford, it is not just the state that takes note. Local detectives actively follow up on those cases.

The Milford Police Department Criminal Investigations Division handles Megan's Law sex offender verifications and community notifications for registered offenders living or working within Milford city limits.

Beyond sex offender monitoring, the Criminal Investigations Division handles homicides, sexual assaults, and child abuse cases. It also includes evidence technicians who support crime scene investigation across all major cases. The combination of sex offense investigations and registry enforcement in the same unit means detectives are well-positioned to flag compliance issues early. If you have a concern about a registered sex offender in Milford, the Criminal Investigations Division is the right contact point at the local level.

Note: Milford sits on the Sussex-Kent county line, but the city page and local PD resources apply to residents on either side. Registration itself goes through the appropriate county office based on where the person lives.

Sex Offenders in Sussex County Communities

Sussex County has several population centers where registered sex offenders are concentrated. Georgetown, the county seat, has the highest number in the county. As of April 2026, Georgetown has 103 registered sex offenders on record. Georgetown serves as the hub for county government and houses the registration office, the courthouse, and the Sheriff's Office, all of which play a role in managing and monitoring sex offender compliance in the area.

Georgetown has 103 registered sex offenders as of April 2026, making it the largest concentration point in Sussex County. The county seat hosts the registration office and the Sussex County Courthouse.

Lewes, located on the coast in the eastern part of Sussex County, has a much smaller count. As of April 2026, Lewes has 31 registered sex offenders. Delaware State Police Troop 7 is based in Lewes and provides coverage for the surrounding coastal area, including the resort communities along Route 1. Troop 7 coordinates with the state SOAR unit on monitoring and compliance checks in that part of the county.

For Seaford, sex offender records involve both the Sussex County Sheriff's Office and local police. The Delaware Freedom of Information Act gives the public the right to access certain government records, though the primary source for sex offender data remains the statewide online registry. The Seaford Delaware sex offender data shows registered offenders by street, with full name, photo, and offense details available through the public portal.

City-Data.com compiles sex offender statistics for Seaford and other Sussex County communities, drawing from the Delaware State Police registry data.

Sussex County also accounts for 23 homeless registered sex offenders, which represents 19.2% of all homeless registrants statewide, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine that analyzed Delaware registry data from 2021 to 2023. Homeless sex offenders in Sussex County face stricter verification schedules than those with stable housing, and the state tracks their compliance separately.

Legal Framework for Sussex County Sex Offenders

Sex offender registration in Sussex County is governed by Delaware Code Title 11, Section 4120, which requires the State Police to maintain a public Internet registry of sex offenders classified as Tier II or higher. The statute sets out who must register, what information must be provided, how long registration lasts, and how often offenders must verify their information. Sussex County courts apply these rules when sentencing offenders for qualifying offenses, and the tier level is set at that time by the court or the Department of Justice.

Tier I registrants in Sussex County must register for 15 years and verify once a year. Tier II registrants must register for 25 years and verify every 6 months. Tier III registrants face lifetime registration with verification every 90 days. Those living in Sussex County who have been convicted of serious sex offenses may also be subject to GPS monitoring as a condition of their sentence. The Delaware Department of Justice has prosecuted significant sex offense cases originating in Sussex County. A notable example involved a Seaford case that resulted in Tier 3 registration and GPS monitoring following conviction on multiple counts.

Sussex County has one courthouse, the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown, which handles civil and criminal matters. Sentencing hearings that set a defendant's tier level take place there. Federal cases involving sex offenses in Sussex County go through the federal court system, where PACER provides online access to dockets and case filings. The Delaware Courts online case search tool also lets you look up case history at the state level.

In 2023, Senate Bill 66 updated how schools in Delaware, including those in Sussex County, handle sex offender notifications. Schools no longer need to keep physical binders of sex offender notices. Instead, they must point parents and staff to the online registry and provide the URL. Schools with websites must post the information there. This change affects every school district in Sussex County.

Note: Tier assignments can change. A sex offender may petition the court for a lower tier after meeting specific conditions, including completing an approved treatment program and having no new convictions.

Reporting and Notifications in Sussex County

If you believe a registered sex offender in Sussex County is out of compliance, there are several ways to report it. The Delaware State Police SOAR unit takes tips at (302) 739-5882 or (302) 672-5306. You can also contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or text the word "DSP" to 274637. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the public sex offender registry website at sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov. Non-compliance with registration is a criminal offense, and these tips do lead to arrests.

The Delaware State Police post notifications on their newsroom when a registered sex offender in Sussex County or elsewhere in the state fails to register or cannot be located. These posts include photos and last known location information. Sussex County residents who subscribe to the registry email alert system get these updates directly. Sign-up is free and takes only a minute on the registry site. You can set alerts for a specific address or city, which is useful if you want to monitor changes near your home or workplace.

For cases that cross state lines or involve offenders with records in other states, the National Sex Offender Public Website is the right tool. It searches registry data from all 50 states, including Delaware, using a single name or address search. Delaware participates in this federal system, so Sussex County offender data is included. The NSOPW is free and does not require a login.

Sussex County residents with general questions about sex offender laws, registration requirements, or their rights under Delaware law can reach the Delaware State Police at dsp.delaware.gov or call the SOAR unit directly. For legal questions, the Delaware State Bar Association and local legal aid organizations can provide referrals.

• Delaware Sex Offender Registry: (302) 739-5882
• SOAR Unit alternate line: (302) 672-5306
• Delaware Crime Stoppers: 1-800-TIP-3333
• Text tip line: text "DSP" to 274637
• Online tip submission: sexoffender.dsp.delaware.gov

Cities in Sussex County

The following cities in Sussex County have dedicated sex offender resource pages with local courthouse details, law enforcement contacts, and community-specific information.

Nearby Counties

Sussex County borders two other Delaware counties. Each has its own registration office, local law enforcement resources, and sex offender data.