Delaware Marriage Records

 

Marriage Record Statistics

There were 4,970 marriages in Delaware in 2007. You can find information about the marriage rate online at http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hp/files/m_d07.pdf.

 

State of Delaware Marriage Record Accessibility

A marriage record can be requested by any member of the public, as long as he or she is over the age of 18.

 

Where to Find State Marriage Records

There are three locations where you can request a copy of a marriage 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

Fax: N/A

Hours:You can visit and order a record from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Email: N/A  

 

Delaware Department of Vital Statistics

Mailing Address:417 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901

Physical Address: See above

Phone Number:(302) 744-4549

Fax: N/A

Hours:You can visit and order a record from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Email: N/A  

 

Delaware Department of Vital Statistics

Mailing Address:546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947

Physical Address: See above

Phone Number:(302) 856-5495

Fax: N/A

Hours:You can visit and order a record from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Email: N/A  

Website: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/ss/vitalstats.html

 

Required Information: When requesting a marriage certificate, you will need to provide basic information about yourself (name, address, phone number), the name of the husband/wife and your relationship to the person(s) on the marriage record. You will also need to show your original photo ID.

Years Available: N/A

Search Fees: Marriage records are $25 each.

Retrieval Timeframe: N/A

Forms: Please include this form with your request: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/ss/files/marriage.pdf.

 

Marriage Records Online

The VitalChek network can issue marriage records at: http://www.vitalchek.com/.

 

Marriage Record Contents

Marriage records are actually three important components on the same document: the marriage application, the marriage license, and the Certificate of Marriage. The actual document will vary from state to state, as each state has jurisdiction over what should be included. Core information will remain the same: the full name of the groom, the full name of the bride, their respective addresses, their respective birth dates (or ages), the date of the ceremony, and the place where the ceremony is taking place.