How to obtain a death certificate in Delaware

After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.

The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.

If your loved one passed away in Delaware, you may order their death certificate in person, through mail, or online. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:

• Online: Request a death certificate online by visiting VitalChek or GoCertificates, which are independent third-party entities. These sites may charge a fee for their services in addition to the fee for obtaining a death certificate.

• By Mail: Download and fill out the state application for a death certificate. You must also include your identification and a money order or check of $25 payable to the Office of Vital Statistics. Mail these items to the following address:

  JESSE S. COOPER BLDG.

  417 FEDERAL STREET

DOVER, DE 19901

(302) 744-4549

• In Person: Visit any of these three Office of Vital Statistics Locations in the state to request a certified copy of a death certificate.