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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001137439-22-000789
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220831
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220831

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000895574
		IRS NUMBER:				411737161
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0330

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07410
		FILM NUMBER:		221217360

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 INDEPENDENCE
		STREET 2:		610 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19106-2354
		BUSINESS PHONE:		18005231918

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 INDEPENDENCE
		STREET 2:		610 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19106-2354

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020327

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930519

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR FLORIDA INSURD MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930122
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;"> UNITED STATES<br>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">SCHEDULE 14A</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund<br>
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">How do I participate in the Meeting?</div>
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">The Meeting is being held virtually via live webcast on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. Please follow the registration instructions as outlined in the Proxy Statement, which has been
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">What if I have technical or logistical issues related to accessing the virtual meeting platform?</div>
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have any questions regarding access to the Meeting, please contact AST at attendameeting@astfinancial.com.</div>
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">Will shareholders be able to ask questions during the Meeting?</div>
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">Yes, shareholders will be able to ask questions via the virtual meeting platform and interact with Fund officers. The Fund intends to answer all relevant questions received during the Meeting.</div>
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">What if I have questions about voting?</div>
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                  <div style="font-size: 12pt;">If you have any questions about how to vote your proxy or about the Meeting in general, please call toll free (877) 297-1744. Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday 9AM to 10PM ET.</div>
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