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Delaware Death Records

Find an obituary for a specific person in Delaware using our death records resources.

Death Records Resources for Delaware

View our death records archives for the state of Delaware. Use these death indexes to search for an obituary for a specific person or to conduct a death records search by name. Obituary records may contain death certificates, date of death, cause of death, and place of death.

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Obituary Records

Search Delaware obituary records by name of deceased, publication date or obituary text.

Public Archives

Search for available Delaware public archive records by name, keyword, or list by collection. Collection includes death registers, maps, naturalizations, newspapers, and probates.

Birth, Death and Marriage Records

Search images of birth, death and marriage records from the Delaware State Archives Hall of Records from 1680 through 1934.

Birth, Death and Marriage Records

View information about obtaining Delaware birth, death, marriage and civil union certificates. Records can be requested in person, by mail, online, or by phone.

Death and Burial Records

Search name index to death and burial records from the state of Delaware from 1815 through 1955.

Death Records

Search name index and images of Delaware statewide death records from 1855 through 1961.

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Birth, Death and Marriage Records

View information about obtaining Delaware birth, death, marriage and civil union certificates. Records can be requested in person, by mail, online, or by phone.

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Allen Family Cemetery

Allen Family Cemetery in Sussex county, Delaware: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.

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Anderson Family Plot

Anderson Family Plot in Kent county, Delaware: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.

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City of Wilmington Birth, Death and Marriage Records

Search images of birth, marriage, and death records from the the City of Wilmington. Records include births from 1881 through 1919, marriages from 1881 through 1954, and deaths from 1881 through 1954.

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Delaney Cemetery

Delaney Cemetery in New Castle county, Delaware: Explore burial records, discover memorials, view photos, and find directions on Find A Grave.

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Agencies Holding Death Records in Delaware

Below, you will find a list of offices in Delaware that may hold death records. When requesting death notices from these offices, it's important to be aware of any procedures, requirements, and fees associated with obtaining the records. Contacting the respective office directly will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding access to death records in Delaware.

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Image of Sussex County Recorder of Deeds

Sussex County Recorder of Deeds

2 The Circle Georgetown, Delaware, 19947 (302)-855-7785
Image of Milford City Clerk

Milford City Clerk

2 The Cir, Georgetown, DE 19947 (302)-855-7834
Image of New Castle County Recorder of Deeds

New Castle County Recorder of Deeds

800 North French Street Wilmington, Delaware, 19801 (302)-395-7700
Image of New Castle County Clerk's Office

New Castle County Clerk's Office

800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801 (302)-395-7780
Image of Kent County Recorder of Deeds

Kent County Recorder of Deeds

555 South Bay Road Dover, Delaware, 19901 (302)-744-2314
Image of Kent County Clerk's Office

Kent County Clerk's Office

15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 (302)-736-7008

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Compiled by: Chris E. | Reviewed by: Blake A. | Last update: 03/13/24

Delaware has a variety of death records that are accessible to anyone. These records encompass a wide range of data allowing individuals to access and review available information online. Records can include but are not limited to, date of death, cause of death, and location of death. We compile our resource lists from reliable government agencies to ensure ease in your search.

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