Getting your ID and documents back in Delaware

The short answer

Start with your birth certificate from the Office of Vital Statistics, in person in Newark, Dover or Georgetown, by mail, or online. Then take your papers to the DMV for an ID card.

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Birth certificate

Delaware Vital Statistics offices are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM: Newark (258 Chapman Road, 302 283 7130), Dover (417 Federal Street, 302 744 4549) and Georgetown (546 South Bedford Street, 302 515 3190). You can also mail in a request, or order online through GoCertificates or VitalChek for an extra fee.

Vital Statistics

Official page: dhss.delaware.gov/dph/ss/vitalstats

Delaware ID card

The Delaware DMV issues ID cards to Delaware residents who bring the documents on its Required Documentation Table. If you don't have a permanent address, ask DMV Customer Service what to bring: 302 744 2500.

DMV ID cards

Official page: dmv.de.gov/DriverServices/drivers_license/index.shtml?dc=dr_lic_idcard

Social Security card

You may be able to request a replacement Social Security card online at ssa.gov. Replacing a card costs nothing.

Replace your card

Official page: ssa.gov/number-card/replace-card

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