Delaware Death Records

Delaware death records can be ordered from the state Office of Vital Statistics. This information is also available online from websites which can access it from a database for a fee.

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Who Can Order Delaware Death Records

Delaware death records can be ordered by:

• Deceased’s legal or civil union spouse
• Deceased’s child
• Deceased’s parent
• Legal guardian of the deceased
• Attorney or legal representative acting for the deceased’s estate
• Genealogical researcher (proof required)

 

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Information Required to Order Delaware Death Records

When placing an order for a vital statistics record in DE, you will need to provide the following information:

• – Full name of deceased
• – Gender
• – Date of death
• – Place of death
• – Name of mother (last name at birth)
• – Name of father (last name at birth)

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ID Required to Order DE Death Records

Orders for DE death records must be accompanied by valid photo ID. A driver’s license, state ID or work ID may be used for this purpose.

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Fee to Order Delaware Death Records

The cost to order a DE death certificate is $25.00 each. A portion of each fee collected is donated to the distressed cemetery fund. If no record is found, the amount paid is retained as a search fee.

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Order Delaware Death Records in Person

In-person orders for DE death records can be ordered at one of the following offices:

Jesse S. Cooper Bldg.