Delaware Death Records
State of Delaware Death Statistics
There were 7,245 deaths in 2007 for Delaware, 90 of which were children under the age of one. The number of deaths between males and females was equal. The leading causes of death were heart disease and cancer, or 53% of all deaths in 2007. You can view the complete information for the state online at http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hp/files/mort07.pdf.
State Death Record Accessibility
Death records are public record; anyone over the age of 18 can request a copy of a death record.
Requesting State Death Records
There are three locations where you can request a copy of a death 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 death certificate, you will need to provide basic information about yourself (name, address, phone number) and your relationship to the person on the death record. You will also need to show your original photo ID.
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Search Fees: Death records are $25 each.
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Death Records Online
