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The Delaware Public Archives is proud to offer a partnership with Ancestry.com, providing FREE ACCESS to digitized Delaware records for residents of the State of Delaware.

This access includes only the Delaware Public Archives records that have been digitized by Ancestry as part of this collaboration. It does not include access to Ancestry’s full subscription or nationwide/global collections.

To get started, you’ll need to create a free Ancestry.com account. The process is quick, user-friendly, and completely free!


These collections include:

To begin, you must have a free account with Ancestry.com. Please go here or click the button below to create that and then enter your Delaware Zip Code at the bottom of this page to access Delaware Records at no cost.



Please note:

You will have free access only to Delaware Public Archives records. You might click a recommended link on Ancestry.com that will take you to records that are not from the DPA and those will not be accessible under your free account.

The records made available to Ancestry.com from the Delaware Public Archives are accessible with your free account by verifying your Delaware Zip Code below and using the link generated for you.

Please contact the Delaware Public Archives with any questions at archives@delaware.gov or by calling 302-744-5000.