Easily find vital records offices across the United States
Easily find vital records offices across the United States
Vital records in Delaware are administered by the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics, although they can be requested in person from any of the three locations around the state - New Castle County, Kent County, or Sussex County. Divorce records must be requested from the county where the divorce occurred. The Delaware Public Archives houses an incomplete collection of records prior to 1913, and also contains birth records older than 72 years and marriage records older than 40 years.
Below is a table showing the year ranges that the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics can provide:
| Record Type | Available From |
|---|---|
| Delaware Birth Records | 1938 – 2024 |
| Delaware Death Records | 1969 – 2024 |
| Delaware Divorce Records | 1935 – 2024, must be requested from county |
| Delaware Marriage Records | 1969 – 2024 |
| County | Date Founded |
|---|---|
| Kent County, DE | 1683 |
| New Castle County, DE | 1637 |
| Sussex County, DE | 1683 |
