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Obtaining Delaware Death Certificates

Introduction to Delaware Death Certificates

 

This article is designed to help you get a Delaware Death certificate.  Counter to common belief, not everything is on the Internet.  Personal Death certificates are one of the items that are not readily available online, and that is probably a good thing.  You do not want your Death certificate in the public domain, where it can be seen by anyone.  However, this does not mean that you can’t easily get your Death certificate.  

Delaware Death certificates have been maintained by the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics for individuals that died in the state of Delaware since 1969.  For previous years, write to Archives Hall of Records, Dover, DE 19901.

 

Delaware Death Certificate Authorized Persons

 

If you are requesting a death certificate for a death that occurred after July 1, 1997, the social security number of the decedent will not be included on the certificate that you receive unless you are an immediate family member of the decedent, the executor of the decedent’s estate, a party specified on the death certificate such as the informant, funeral director/ embalmer, or certifying physician, or other persons as authorized by Department of Public Health.  For any death occurring after December 31, 2001, the “Administrative Purposes” section of the death certificate which includes the decedent’s social security number, occupation, business/industry, race, Hispanic origin, and educational level will not be included on the certificate you receive except to the above mentioned parties.

 

Delaware Death Certificate for Genealogy Purpose

 

To obtain a Delaware Death certificate is available for genealogy reasons, but proof is required.

 

Delaware Death Certificate Ordering

 

Options Option 1 – Order Delaware Death Certificate Online

This option is the simplest and easiest way to get your Delaware Death Certificate.  Order online and you will get your Delaware Death Certificate usually in less than a week.  Many times you will have the option of receiving your vital record by next-day or second-day service.

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Option 2 – Order Delaware Death Certificate through the Mail

Follow the instructions below, if you are not ordering your Delaware Death certificate online.  It usually takes 3 months upon receipt of request to be sent to you:


Step 1: Download Mail-In Application

Step 2: Please provide as much of the following information as possible to locate the Delaware Death certificate:

  • Full name of person at Death on the Delaware Death certificate
  • Date of Death on the Delaware Death certificate
  • Sex on the Delaware Death certificate
  • County (or city) of Death on the Delaware Death certificate
  • Your name 
  • Your signature 
  • Your relationship to the person whose Delaware Death certificate you are requesting 
  • Address where the Delaware Death certificate is to be mailed 
  • Self addressed stamped envelope
  • Your daytime phone number
  • By Mail: Send the above information and the appropriate fee to:
 
Jesse S. Cooper Building
417 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901

 

Option 3 – In Person

In Person in Delaware: You may go to any county health department in the State of Delaware to obtain a certified copy of a Delaware Death certificate. Most Delaware Death certificates can be issued while you wait.

 

Delaware Death Certificate Ordering Cost

 

The fee to search for a Delaware Death certificate is $12.00, which includes one certified copy of the Delaware Death certificate or a "Certificate of Failure to Find." For each additional copy of the Delaware Death certificate ordered at the same time, the fee is $12.00. Checks or Money Orders should be made payable to "Office of Vital Statistics." Please do not send cash. Fees are not refundable. Additional fees are required for expedited service.
Last Updated on Friday, 21 August 2009 21:54