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.
Division of Corporations
More than one million business entities have their legal home in Delaware including more than half of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 64% of the Fortune 500. Businesses choose Delaware because of our modern and flexible corporate laws, our highly-respected Court of Chancery, our business-friendly State Government, and the customer service-oriented staff of the Delaware Division of Corporations.
Corporate & International Development
The Corporate & International Development Group is a one-stop resource for international trade information and exporter assistance. Experienced staff provides in-house and on-site counseling to large, small, and medium-sized businesses about expanding into and leveraging the global marketplace.
State Bank Commissioner
The Office of the State Bank Commissioner regulates and examines State-chartered banks and trust companies, as well as licensed financial services businesses, including mortgage loan brokers, licensed lenders, check sellers, money transmitters, check cashers, motor vehicle sales finance companies, money transporters, business and industrial development corporations and pre-need funeral contractor providers.
Professional Regulation
The mission of the Division of Professional Regulation is to ensure the protection of the public's health, safety and welfare, by providing administrative and investigative services that serve the citizens of Delaware, over 65,000 professional licensees, license applicants, other state and national agencies and private organizations. The Division provides regulatory oversight for 35 boards/commissions, which are comprised of Governor-appointed public and professional members. The activities of this oversight include administrative, fiscal, and investigative support for 53 professions, trades and events.
Public Service Commission
The Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) works to ensure safe, reliable and reasonably priced cable, electric, natural gas, wastewater, water and telecommunications services for Delaware consumers. For those services that are moving toward competitive markets, the Commission makes rules to level the playing field between competing providers, and resolves disputes between these providers. The PSC also assists consumers in resolving disputes with their service providers.
Notary Public
The Notary Public section of the Office of the Secretary of State issues and renews notary commissions. The Notary Public website provides information about legal and business requirements for notaries and key laws that pertain to notarization in Delaware. To become a notary in Delaware, an individual must be at least 18 years of age, must be of good character and reputation and must have a reasonable need for a notary commission.
