Delaware Birth Records
Delaware Birth Statistics
From 2003 to 2007, Delaware reported 66.8 live births (per 1,000 females) aged 15-44. In 2007, there were 12,527 births in Delaware; 11,519 were to Delaware residents and 1,008 were to non-residents. You can view a complete graph at http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hp/files/lb07.pdf.
State Birth Record Accessibility
As long as you are over 18 years of age, you can request a birth certificate; they are public record.
State Birth Records
There are three locations where you can request a copy of a birth certificate:
Delaware Department of Vital Statistics
Mailing Address:University Plaza-Chopin Building, 258 Chapman Road, Newark, DE 19702
Physical Address: See above
Phone Number:(302) 283-7100
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Hours:You can visit and order a record from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Delaware Department of Vital Statistics
Mailing Address:417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901
Physical Address: See above
Phone Number:(302) 744-4549
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Hours:You can visit and order a record from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Delaware Department of Vital Statistics
Mailing Address:546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
Physical Address: See above
Phone Number:(302) 856-5495
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Hours:You can visit and order a record from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Required Information: When requesting a birth certificate, you will need to provide basic information about yourself (name, address, phone number) and your relationship to the person on the birth record. You will also need to show your original photo ID.
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Search Fees: Birth records are $25 each.
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Birth Records Online
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Adoptee’s Birth Certificates
