2026 Delaware judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Current 2026 snapshot: Delaware post-judgment interest is 8.75% per year; the recorded prejudgment reference is 8.75% per year.
Everything Delaware charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each recorded with a cited source and linked to its full page with observations, scope, and known carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate or rule | Effective | Authority | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 8.75% | July 8, 2026 | 6 Del. C. § 2301 | Statutory formula / table |
| Prejudgment interest | 8.75% | July 9, 2026 | 6 Del. C. § 2301(a) | Formula rate |
Post-judgment interest
Delaware's post-judgment interest rate is 8.75% per year. Delaware post-judgment interest is currently 8.75% — a statutory formula rate under 6 Del. C. § 2301 that resets twice a year. Both pre-judgment and post-judgment interest use the same legal rate (5% over the discount rate).
→ Full Delaware post-judgment page — 6 Del. C. § 2301, effective-date history, scope, and official source.
Prejudgment interest
Delaware's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (formula rate). Delaware prejudgment interest is currently 8.75% per year — a statutory formula rate under 6 Del. C. § 2301(a) that resets periodically.
→ Full Delaware prejudgment page — 6 Del. C. § 2301(a), when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Delaware?
As of July 8, 2026, the Delaware post-judgment interest rate is 8.75% per year. Delaware judgment interest — a formula rate, reset twice a year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Delaware?
Delaware's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (formula rate). Delaware prejudgment interest — a formula rate, reset periodically.
Is Delaware judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Delaware prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Cite this page
StatuteRates. “Delaware Judgment & Prejudgment Interest Rates.” StatuteRates.com. Accessed today. https://statuterates.com/states/delaware/ Each rate includes a cited source and recorded effective date; confirm the controlling authority before use.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or enter a confirmed rate in the judgment interest and per-diem calculator. Reference data only — not legal advice.