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Certificates and Vital Records

Colorado Official Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Records
Important identification and/or eligibility documentation requirements

Available now! Heirloom birth and marriage certificates!

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Due to recent legislation, Colorado "heirloom" birth and marriage certificates are now available for purchase from the Vital Records Section of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. These commemorative certificates are suitable for framing.  

Ordering Information/Forms

You may order in person, by fax, by mail, or online.

The Colorado State Vital Records office does not accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached through its website, www.vitalchek.com. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Discover, Mastercard or VISA.

vitalchek network logoVitalChek. Order online (Note: a surcharge applies for use of credit card) (secure Web site) VitalChek is a private company that expedites vital records for a fee. This private company does the following for the Colorado Office of Vital Records:

  • Accepts all major credit cards
  • Allows secure online ordering
  • Offers Express shipping
  • Charges a fee for their service
  • Order by phone 24/7 at 1-866-300-8540 through VitalChek. (Note: a surcharge applies for the use of credit card)

To avoid any additional fees you may download and complete one of our online forms and mail it to us with a check or money order.

In person: visit us at

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Vital Records Section
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
HSVRD-VR-A1
Denver, CO 80246-1530
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday--Friday

Please note: Same-day service available until 4:30 p.m.

The best times to visit are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Map of our location

Fax or mail an application as directed on one of these forms:

The Vital Records Section of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment maintains official documentation of vital events in our state. Certified copies of these legal documents are necessary or helpful for many purposes, such as:

  • establishing proof of age
  • applying for a passport
  • establishing proof of citizenship
  • qualifying for insurance benefits

Marriage & Dissolution Verifications

Since 2003, the Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics has operated a web site where the general public may access information on marriages and dissolutions of marriage. As the issue of identity theft has grown, concerns have been expressed regarding the potential for misuse of this information. As a result, these records are now treated confidential consistent with other vital records in this state.

Agencies that believe they have a direct and tangible interest in being granted access to researching these records need apply to the Office of the State Registrar. An agency application needs to be submitted to the Colorado Dept. of Health and Public Environment Registrars Office.

Individuals needing verification of a Marriage or Dissolution need to apply to the State Vital Records office. An application may be obtained at: Marriage verification application or Marriage dissolution verification application

Identity Theft and Vital Records

Privacy of Information

 

ADOPTIONS FINALIZED:
Prior to July 1, 1951..................... Records remain sealed except via court order


July 1, 1951 to June 30, 1967......... Records open to adoptee


July 1, 1967 to August 31, 1999...... Records remain sealed except via court order


September 1, 1999 to present........ Records open to adult adoptee (18 years of age or older)

Quick Links

Correct or change birth or death certificate

Correct or change marriage verification

Correct or change divorce verification

Identity theft and vital records

Vital records from other states
(link takes you to site managed by the National Center for Health Statistics)

Vital records for citizens born abroad
(link takes you to site managed by the federal Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs)

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