Get De Pardon Application Packet

This guide provides essential information for filling out the Delaware Pardon Application Packet online. By following these steps, users can ensure that they complete the application thoroughly and accurately, facilitating a smooth submission process.

Follow the steps to complete your application successfully.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DE Pardon Application Packet and open it in your editor.
2. Obtain your Certified Criminal History. This requires a fee and your fingerprints submitted to the State Bureau of Identification. Contact them at (302) 739-5871 for further information. Note that the report must be no older than three months at the time of application submission, and a copy must be attached.
3. Request Certified Court Dockets and Sentencing Orders for all adult dispositions listed as guilty, unknown, unobtainable, transferred, or pending. Include certified copies of any financial obligations related to outstanding fines, costs, fees, and restitution. Secure this documentation from the relevant county courts.
4. Once you have received the necessary Certified Criminal History and Court Documents, fill out the ‘Criminal History Review Form’ accurately.
5. Cross-reference your offenses listed on the ‘Criminal History Review Form’ with those on the ‘Offenses that Require a Mental Health Report’. If you have served jail time for an offense requiring a mental health evaluation, procure a report from a licensed professional and ensure compliance with Rule 9, paragraph (c) on page 12 of the Board's Rules.
6. Complete the Delaware Board of Pardons Application for Pardon by entering your responses online and then print the forms once all sections are filled.
7. Fill out the Affidavit of Mailing online, print it, and have it notarized. Attach the original Affidavit to your application and mail the required copies to the individuals specified within.
8. If applicable, submit a Hardship Form to request a telephonic hearing. Please note that this request is subject to approval.
9. Gather all attachments, including your Criminal History Report, Court Dockets, and any supporting documents required by the application. Make one additional copy of your entire application packet, ensuring you have a total of two complete sets. Use a paper clip or binder to secure documents as stapled submissions will not be accepted.
10. Retain one copy of your application for your records, and mail the original application packet to the Board of Pardons at the designated address:
11. Board of Pardons Secretary of State’s Office 401 Federal Street, Suite 3 Dover, DE 19901

Take action today and fill out your DE Pardon Application Packet online to begin the process.