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Notary, court runner and process server work in Delaware
Looking for notary, signing, court run or process serving work in Delaware? Apply once, see the pay on every offer, and accept only the jobs near home that suit you.
Who we're looking for
Contractors we need in Delaware
- Notaries and loan signing agents. General notary visits and loan packages, at the signer's home, workplace or bedside. You need a current Delaware commission from the Delaware Secretary of State, Notary Public Section.
- Court runners. Trips to courthouses and records offices in Delaware: filing documents, returning conformed copies and retrieving records.
- Servers of legal papers. Serving summonses, complaints, subpoenas and notices, logging each attempt, and completing the proof of service Delaware requires.
Each role's posting in Delaware
- Mobile notary and notary signing agent
- Process server
- Court runner (filings, records and embassy runs, no serving)
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We can't guarantee jobs or earnings in Delaware. Our only office is in Cranford, New Jersey.
Our requirements
Notaries and signing agents
- An active commission that won't expire for 60 days or more
- Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance of at least $100,000
- For loan signings only, a current NNA Notary Signing Agent certification; otherwise just your commission and E&O documents, uploaded with your application
Process servers and court runners
- A home ZIP code and a travel radius
- Your own registered and insured car
- Whatever license, registration or appointment Delaware or your county requires for serving papers
- With your application, process servers send a driver's license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and a background check dated in the last 12 months, and a serving license where one is required
- Court runners (filings and records runs, no serving): a driver's license, auto insurance and a background check from the last 12 months, uploaded with the application
Delaware notary commission
What a Delaware commission takes
The Delaware Secretary of State, Notary Public Section handles notary commissions for Delaware. $60 online, no bond or exam, and a journal required since 2023.
Who Delaware commissions
- 18 or older and able to read and write English (29 Del. C. 4301(b)).
- A US citizen or permanent legal resident.
- A Delaware street-address residence, or an office or employer in Delaware open Monday to Friday during business hours. A PO box, virtual office or registered agent doesn't count.
- Of good character: felons whose rights are not restored and anyone convicted of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude are not eligible. Any prior conviction needs a certified background check.
- A reasonable need for a commission.
Source: FAQs, Delaware Notary Public Section; 29 Del. C. chapter 43.
Profile to oath in Delaware
- Create a notary profile
- Apply online and pay $60
- Save your emailed commission
- Take the oath
- Buy your stamp and journal
Source: How to Apply for a Notary Commission; 29 Del. C. chapter 43.
Delaware's commission fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| First commission (2-year term) | $60 Nonrefundable. |
| Renewal for a 4-year term | $90 Nonrefundable. |
| Bond | None required Per the Notary Public Section's FAQ. |
| Training or exam | None required Chapter 43 has no course or exam section. |
| Stamp or embosser | Vendor price Black-ink rubber stamp or metal embosser. |
| Journal | Vendor price Required: bound with numbered pages, or electronic. |
A new Delaware commission costs $60 in state fees. The stamp and journal are the other startup costs.
Source: Fee Information; FAQs.
Term: Two years first, then two or four
A first Delaware commission runs two years; renewals are for two or four years (29 Del. C. 4307(a)). Renew in your profile with "Renew Commission"; a reminder goes out about 30 days before expiration.
Source: 29 Del. C. chapter 43; FAQs.
How to become a notary in Delaware, step by step
Certificate wording: notarial certificate wording by state, from the official sources.
General information from official Delaware sources, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Delaware Secretary of State, Notary Public Section. MCC Solutions is not affiliated with the State of Delaware.
Serving papers in Delaware
Serving and court runs in Delaware
Each state sets its own rules for serving court papers, and some counties and cities add their own. It is up to you to meet Delaware's requirements, and the application asks whether you do. Delaware's court rules and official court website are the place to confirm what applies. We can't give legal advice.
As one example, in small claims cases (Justice of the Peace Court (civil)), the pages we checked describe service this way: “The court attempts service, and its cost is included in the filing fee. The court does not serve out-of-state defendants; special process servers are listed by the court.” Rules for other case types differ.
Source: Delaware Courts: How to Start a Civil Action in the Justice of the Peace Court; Delaware Courts: Justice of the Peace Court civil proceedings; Delaware Courts: Justice of the Peace Court FAQs.
Delaware contractor questions
Do I need a Delaware notary commission?
For notary and loan signing jobs in Delaware, yes: a commission from the Delaware Secretary of State, Notary Public Section with at least 60 days left and E&O insurance of at least $100,000; loan signings also need a current NNA certification. Court runs and serves don't need a commission.
Do I need a license to serve papers in Delaware?
Requirements vary, so check Delaware's court rules and your county's. You must meet them to take serves from us.
How much work is there in Delaware?
We can't say, and we don't promise any. Offers depend on client requests near your ZIP. There is no guarantee of jobs.
Am I an employee?
No. This is independent contractor work. You decide which jobs to accept, and you can make a counter-offer on any of them.
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