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Application for a Certified Copy of a Delaware Marriage Certificate

Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 5, 2026

The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics application to order a certified copy of a Delaware marriage certificate by mail.

Who can use this form

  • A person named on the certificate, or their child or parent
  • Another family member, with proof of the relationship (for example a birth 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); a parent's ID is needed for children
  • Proof of relationship when the form asks for it
  • A check or money order for $25 per copy, 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 domestic violence programs. Kept as a search fee if no record is found.
Typical processing
Not provided
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Application for a Certified Copy of a Delaware Marriage Certificate