Get your certified Delaware Marriage Certificate

Delaware marriage records are generally considered public records. However, access to certified copies may be limited to authorized individuals such as the parties named on the certificate, their family members, or those with a legitimate legal need. Informational or non-certified copies may be available for genealogical research and other purposes. Contact the Delaware vital records office for specific access policies.

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Delaware. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Delaware marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

You can obtain a Delaware marriage certificate from the Delaware Division of Public Health, Office of Vital Statistics. Requests can be made online, by mail, or in person at the Dover office. You will need the full names of both spouses, date of marriage, and place of marriage in Delaware.

A certified copy of a Delaware marriage certificate costs $25. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $25 each. Online orders through authorized providers may include convenience fees.

Yes. You can order a Delaware marriage certificate online through the Division of Public Health or authorized third-party providers. You will need both spouses' names, date of marriage, and the city or county where it took place. Online orders require a credit or debit card. Processing typically takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Yes. Either spouse, a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative may request a certified copy. Valid photo ID and proof of relationship are required. A notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) may be used to authorize a representative to request on your behalf.

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the DHSS—DPH.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the DHSS-DPH at:
      
      JESSE S. COOPER BLDG.
      417 FEDERAL STREET
      DOVER, DE 19901
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. DHSS-DPH will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

The DHSS-DPH provides a straightforward process for amending or correcting marriage certificate, as authorized by law. Different forms correspond to the information that needs to be amended.

When a local official issues an amendment to a marriage certificate, copies of that amendment are sent to the State Registrar.

Both parties to the marriage, or the surviving party if one has passed away, must jointly apply to amend the marriage certificate. Suppose the marriage was terminated by divorce or annulment before the date of the amendment application. In that case, the applicant can only request changes to items on the marriage certificate that pertain to themselves.

Suppose the marriage was terminated by divorce or annulment before the date of the amendment application. In that case,

You will need the following for amending or correcting a marriage certificate in Delaware:

1. A completed amendment application;
2. Supporting documentation;
3. A notarized sworn statement completed by an authorized person (if required).