Death Records in Sussex County, DE

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.

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• Sussex County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

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