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'''In Person'''<br />
*Print and complete the application form and submit at any of [http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/ofclocations.html#vitalstatisticsofficelocations three locations around the state] with required information and documents with checks or money orders payable to the Office of Vital Statistics. <br />
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'''By Mail'''<br />
*Print and complete the application form and mail it along with a check or money order to:<br />
Office of Vital Statistics,<br><br />
Jesse S. Cooper Bldg.<br><br />
417 Federal Street<br><br />
Dover , DE 19901<br><br />
(302) 744-4549<br><br />
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'''Via telephone''' <br />
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Order a certificate by calling 1-877-888-0248.<br />
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'''Apply Online'''<br />
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Delaware's Office of Vital Statistics does not accept credit cards through the internet or online orders for records. <br />
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For your convenience, however, you can process online requests for records through an independent company that Delaware's Office of Vital Statistics have partnered with to provide you this service VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached either through its [https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/delaware/delaware-vital-records-georgetown website] or by calling this number: 1-877-888-0248. <br />
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Note: VitalChek charges additional fee for using their service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.<br />
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''Delaware's Office of Vital Statistics protects the confidentiality and legality of all vital records in its possession. The Vital Statistics Review Subcommittee, an interdivisional panel, reviews all requests for information for research and investigation prior to the release of information to others.''<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Completed application form/ written request<br />
*Valid Photo ID Card <br />
*Drivers license, State ID or Work ID<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
Jesse S. Cooper Bldg.<br><br />
417 Federal Street<br><br />
Dover , DE 19901<br><br />
(302) 744-4549<br><br><br />
Chopin Building<br><br />
258 Chapman rd.<br><br />
Newark, DE 19702<br><br />
(302) 283-7130<br><br><br />
Thurman Adams State Serv Ctr.<br><br />
546 S. Bedford st.<br><br />
Georgetown, DE 19947<br><br />
(302) 856-5495<br><br><br />
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8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.,<br> <br />
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''Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.''<br />
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New Castle County : 800 North French Street Wilmington, DE 19801<br><br />
Phone: 302-571-7545 [http://www2.nccde.org/home/default.aspx Website]<br />
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Kent County : 414 Federal Street Dover, DE 19901<br><br />
Phone: 302-744-2347<br />
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Sussex County : Administrative Office Building, 1st Floor, 2 The Circle PO Box 589 Georgetown, DE 19947<br><br />
Phone: 302-855-7785<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
You must be the child, parent, spouse, legal guardian, or have other legal authorities are eligible to access Delaware death records. Proof of your identity will be required when you make your request.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
;In Person/Mail<br />
*$25.00 per copy <br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
[http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/ss/files/death.pdf Application Form - Death Certificate]<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure. <br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
;In person: <br />
You may obtain your certificate on the same day<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*Delaware Vital Records - Georgetown (Delaware Vital Records) issues certified copies of death certificates for events which occurred within the state of Delaware.<br />
*Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Delaware from 1966 to present.<br />
*Child, parent, spouse, legal guardian, or have other legal authorities can obtain individual copies of death certificates through any of the following:<br />
**In person at any of three locations around the state<br />
**Via a written request to the Office of Vital Statistics located in the Jesse S. Cooper Building in Dover<br />
**Online through the [https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/delaware/delaware-vital-records-georgetown VitalChek Network Delaware webpage]<br />
**Via telephone by calling 1-877-888-0248<br />
*Make checks or money orders payable to the Office of Vital Statistics. (If record is not located, fee will be retained for search).<br />
*Copy of your official valid photo identification<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Full name of the deceased person <br />
*Full name of the applicant<br />
*Date of death <br />
*Place of death<br />
*Fathers full name <br />
*Mothers full name, to include her maiden name <br />
*Requesters relationship to the person named on the certificate <br />
*Requesters reason for requesting the certificate <br />
*Applicants must submit proof of their relationship or documentation to establish their legal interest in obtaining vital records. <br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
If you want to obtain Death certificate or if you would like to have an additional copy of Death certificate you can obtain one by following any of the procedures given below.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Delaware Vital Records issues certified copies of Delaware death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds and other legal purposes.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
;Office of Vital Statistics Obtaining Records<br />
http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/ss/vitalstats.html<br />
;VitalChek<br />
https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/delaware <br />
;Vital Office location<br />
http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/ofclocations.html#vitalstatisticsofficelocations<br />
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==Others==<br />
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