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How to Get a Delaware Birth Certificate Without ID?

If you cannot provide a valid, accepted form of ID, contact one of the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays):

How Long Does It Take to Process and Receive a Birth Certificate in Delaware?

Processing and replacement times for Delaware birth certificates may vary. Please refer to the chart below for the current delivery and processing timelines. To avoid delays, we recommend using VRO’s easy online service, which helps prevent incomplete submissions and errors.

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Do I Need to Notarize My Application for Delaware?

Other FAQs

• Why Do I Need Certified Copies of My Delaware Birth Certificate?

  

  A birth certificate is an important document that is widely accepted and used for various purposes in our lives. It acts as an official confirmation of a person's birth. It contains essential information, including the individual's legal name, place of birth, parents' names, and date of birth. This document is crucial for proving identity and citizenship. It is required for significant life events such as legal proceedings, family matters, school enrollment, employment, and travel. It is recognized and accepted by all government and commercial entities, making it an indispensable piece of documentation.
  Birth certificates are often useful or required for:

  Applying for a driver's license

  Applying for a new passport

  Issuing or obtaining a Social Security Card

  Applying for Social Security benefits

  Claiming pension or insurance benefits

  Genealogy research

  Claiming family inheritance

  Applying for a new job

  Enrolling in school

  Enlisting in military

  Obtaining a marriage license

  
  

• What Does a Delaware Birth Certificate Look Like?

  

  An officially certified birth certificate will have distinct features to indicate the DHSS-DPH issues it. The appearance of an official birth certificate may differ depending on the year it was issued. It will often include key information to verify a person's identity and the legitimacy of their citizenship at birth. A long-form (official) birth certificate is used legally, whereas a short-form (informational) copy is usually not. The DHSS-DPH defines specific guidelines for counties that may use unique colors and layouts. In all cases, official birth certificates will generally display features such as:

  • Full Name of the Person: The full legal name of the person whose birth is being recorded.

  • Date of Birth: The exact date of birth of the individual.

  • Place of Birth: The city, county, and state where the birth took place.

  • Parents’ Names: The full names of both parents, including the mother’s maiden name.

  • State Seal: A raised, embossed, or printed multicolor or black and white seal of the issuing authority, which validates the document.

  • Signature of State Registrar: The signature of the state registrar or authorized official responsible for issuing the certificate.

  • Date of Issuance: The date when the state officially issued the birth certificate.

  • Printed on Security Paper: Printed on specialized paper to prevent counterfeiting.

  In some instances, a certified birth certificate may also include:

  • Name of the Hospital where the birth was recorded.

  • Name of the Physician who attended the labor.

• How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Delaware Birth Certificate

  

  If you lose your birth certificate:

  1.Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the DHSS-DPH.

  a. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a DHSS-DPH vital records office during hours of availability
  

  b. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the DHSS-DPH at:

  c. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).

  2. DHSS-DPH will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

• How to Correct or Amend a Delaware Birth Certificate

  

  The Delaware DHSS-DPH provides a straightforward process for correcting or amending birth certificates as authorized by law. Amendments are necessary when a vital record requires a correction. Additions to the vital records are supplementary addendums, as no entity can change the original certificate. The process and requirements will depend on the information that needs to be changed.

  Correcting or amending vital records usually will require the following:

  1. Submit a written request to Delaware DHHS - DPH
  2. Supporting documentation: If the birth was registered more than one year ago, provide documentary proof of the needed change.
  3. A notarized sworn statement completed by an authorized person (required for certain amendments such as gender reassignment)

• How to Obtain an Apostille for a Delaware Birth Certificate

  

  Foreign governments often require apostilles when filing US birth certificates. The DHSS-DPH Delaware Secretary of State issues Apostilles for Delaware birth records. You can obtain apostilles for Delaware birth records online through VRO or at the Secretary of State’s office.

  If you opt to ship your certificate to the Secretary of State manually, you are required to provide:

  1. Your certified birth certificate(s).
  2. A payment of $30.00.
  3. Submit apostille requests for birth certificates to the Delaware Secretary of State at the following addresses:

  Express courier (UPS, DHL, FedEx):

  Standard mail: