Delaware Department of State

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The Delaware Department of State is an extremely diverse department with responsibilities in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture, and quality-of-life-issues. Our mission is to:

➡️ Promote Delaware’s economy and generate state revenue.
➡️ Manage and facilitate citizen access to governmental, educational, and recreat

ional information.
➡️ Preserve and promote Delaware history, art, and culture.
➡️ Assist and provide direct services to Delaware veterans and their families.
➡️ Promote equal opportunity and protection for all persons.
➡️ Provide regulatory, licensing, investigative, and consumer services to protect the public’s health, safety, and economic welfare.
➡️ Administer the State’s public and merit employment relations laws and government ethics laws. Bullock serves as the 80th Delaware Secretary of State since 2009 when he was appointed by then-Governor Jack Markell and reappointed in 2017 by Governor John Carney. In addition to leading the Department of State, Secretary Bullock has a number of constitutional and statutory responsibilities, including serving on the Board of Pardons.

05/27/2026

In honor of the nation’s 250th Anniversary, several Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (HCA) properties will host programs that complement statewide celebrations by capturing pivotal moments in history.

From the New Castle Court House Museum (NCCH) to The Old State House in Dover, and the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes, HCA ensures that visitors across all three counties can learn about Delaware’s Revolutionary roots.

Whether it’s meeting with historians and reenactors, getting immersed in state civics or watching a revolutionary period film on the New Castle Green, HCA connects Delawareans and visitors to our deep, rich and complex colonial past. All HCA programs are free.

Visit link here for more information: https://history.delaware.gov/2026/05/26/hca-celebrates-separation-day-and-250th/

(Please note: This image is AI assisted and there may be slight differences in building structure. This photo is strictly being utilized to promote upcoming events at our museums. Thank you.)

Eid al-Adha Mubarak, Delaware!
05/27/2026

Eid al-Adha Mubarak, Delaware!

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. State offices are closed today in observance. Image of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

The Delaware Department of State will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours ...
05/22/2026

The Delaware Department of State will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

đź”—: sos.delaware.gov

05/19/2026
Nearly 29,000 small businesses call Delaware home, employing over 250,000 people, which is over half of the state’s work...
05/13/2026

Nearly 29,000 small businesses call Delaware home, employing over 250,000 people, which is over half of the state’s workforce. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their resilience, community efforts, and hard work.

Happy Delaware!

đź”—: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/05/01/dsb-highlights-small-business-month-2026/

Early this month, students from across Delaware gathered at Legislative Hall to participate in the Students’ Mock 2nd Co...
05/12/2026

Early this month, students from across Delaware gathered at Legislative Hall to participate in the Students’ Mock 2nd Continental Congress, an immersive educational program held as part of Delaware’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Students stepped into the roles of 1776 delegates, debating, deliberating, and bringing history to life.

Read more: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/05/12/delaware-students-participate-in-mock-2nd-continental-congress-in-dover/

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401 Federal Street, Townsend Building
Dover, DE
19901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13027394111

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