This thread is a bit old, but I'll put in the current info I have:
Applied on February 6, 2013 in person with Prothonatary's Office
Delaware Department of Justice received on February 12, 2013
Delaware Department of Justice completed background on February 21, 2013
Prothonatary's Office received back the next day, and still awaiting the AG's and the Judge's signature
Completed and in Hand March 31, 2013
According to Prothonatary, there are 1500 applications in this county alone, and the Judge apparently places these as very, very low priority, which is only done in between a full docket case load. The rumor is that the AG places these as fairly high priority and supports the cause fully.