Application for a Certified Copy of a Delaware Death Certificate

Who can use this form

• The current spouse, child or parent of the person who died
• Another family member, with proof of the relationship (for example a birth or marriage certificate)
• A legal guardian (court order required), or an authorized agent, attorney or legal representative (proof required)
• Genealogy requests, with proof

What to send with it

• This application, completed and signed
• A copy of your valid photo ID (driver's license, state ID or work ID)
• Proof of relationship when the form asks for it
• A check or money order for $25 per certificate, payable to the State of Delaware

Where to send it

Mail to

Office of Vital Statistics Jesse Cooper Building 417 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901

State fee

$25 per certified copy. Part of the fee goes to the distressed cemetery fund. Kept as a search fee if no record is found.

Typical processing

Not provided

Source

Official government page