The Delaware General Health District maintains death records for those births that have occurred in Delaware County.  Some date back to 1867.

The cost for certificates is $16.50 for each certified copy.

Additional costs apply if ordering death certificate online.

We are happy to assist you with genealogy searches. Depending upon staffing your search may require an extended period of time to process. 

Many ways to get a death certificate:

Order by Phone - Call 1-877-442-3787.A customer service representative from USCerts will take your request over the phone, complete payment with a credit card and process your order.  Upon notification of your order we will prepare and then send the certificates out to you within 24 hours via United States Postal Service unless you select expedited service of overnight or second day mail.

Order Online - Go to www.USCerts.com to apply for a death certificate.  Complete the online application form. Submit your payment information and your order will be prepared and sent within 24 hours via the United States Postal Service! 

Walk in Service – office hours are 8:00 – 5:00.  Come to second floor of 1 West Winter to the Vital Statistics Office. In most cases orders are processed with a short wait.

Mail Order – Complete the certificate request form available on this site.  Mail request form, with proper payment of personal check (Ohio only), or Mail order payable to the Delaware General Health District to:

Delaware General Health District
PO Box 570
Delaware, OH  43015

Please include a self addressed envelope with proper postage

Certificate Request Form

Deaths outside Delaware County -To obtain a death certificate for a death occurring anywhere in Ohio you may also contact the Ohio Department of Health:

Division of Vital Statistics

225 Neilston Street

PO Box 15098

Columbus, OH  43215-0098