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Delaware Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Delaware — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

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Delaware · 5 offices

5
Offices listed
5
Counties covered
$25.00
Birth cert. fee
2–5 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$25 · “2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all

Death Certificate

$25 · “2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all

Marriage Certificate

$25 · “2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all

Delaware Health and Social Services - Division of Public Health (DHSS-DPH)

Address
Delaware has 3 Offices of Vital Statistics: JESSE S. COOPER BLDG. 417 FEDERAL STREET DOVER , DE 19901 CHOPIN BUILDING 258 CHAPMAN RD. NEWARK, DE 19702 THURMAN ADAMS STATE SERV CTR. 546 S. BEDFORD ST. GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Mailing
JESSE S. COOPER BLDG. 417 FEDERAL STREET DOVER , DE 19901 (website states written request should be mailed to this office)
Phone
(302) 744-4549
Hours
Monday to Fridays at 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (all offices)

Delaware Birth Certificate

Fee
$25
Additional copy
$25
Rush fee
NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
Processing time
“2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all
Rush processing
NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
Public after
72 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Authorized Agent
  • Children
  • Genealogists
  • Legal Guardian
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Parents Names
  • Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State ID
  • Work ID
Application form ↗

Delaware Death Certificate

Fee
$25
Additional copy
$25
Rush fee
NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
Processing time
“2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all
Rush processing
NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
Public after
40 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Authorized Agent
  • Children
  • Genealogists
  • Legal Guardian
  • Parents
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Date of Death
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Father's Name at Birth
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name at Birth
  • Place of Death
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • State ID
  • Work ID
Application form ↗

Delaware Marriage Certificate

Fee
$25
Additional copy
$25
Rush fee
NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
Processing time
“2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all
Rush processing
NA (not mentioned anywhere on forms of website)
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Authorized Agent
  • Children
  • Genealogists
  • Legal Guardian
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Groom Name Before Marriage
  • Groom's Date of Birth
  • Mailing Address
  • Place of Marriage
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • State ID
  • Work ID
Application form ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Delaware Secretary of State
Phone
(302) 739-3073
Mailing
Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations John G Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901
Walk-in
Appointment only Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations John G Townsend Building 401 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
Certified or notarized document. Documents that have been certified under a one-cover certification are not acceptable.

Delaware vital records FAQs

How much does a Delaware birth certificate cost?

The fee is $25.

How long does a Delaware birth certificate take?

“2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all

How much does a Delaware death certificate cost?

The fee is $25.

How long does a Delaware death certificate take?

“2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all

How much does a Delaware marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $25.

How long does a Delaware marriage certificate take?

“2-5 business weeks” according to VRO website, Delaware gov website does not mention processing time at all

Where do I get a birth certificate in Delaware?

Delaware birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 5 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Delaware birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Delaware Freedom of Information Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.