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Death Records in Kent County, DE

Death certificates from the state vital-records office or county registrar — used to settle estates and claim benefits. Older records are frequently open to the public. Below is how to obtain death records in Kent County, Delaware — starting with the official government sources.

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

  • Delaware Vital RecordsOfficial

    Request certified birth and death certificates from the Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Vital Statistics, the official state office.

    2-5 weeks by mail$25 per copyMail, in person, onlinePhoto ID; eligible requester

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  • Kent County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

    Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Kent County, DE County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Kent County records.

  • CDC — Where to Write for Vital RecordsOfficial · Free

    The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).

What’s included

What you can find

  • Certified copies
  • Date & place of death
  • Cause of death
  • Informant details

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Other records in Kent County, DE

How and where to obtain other public records in Kent County.