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Certificates and Vital Records

Colorado Official Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce Records

Effective July 1, 2008, there will be a 75 cent fee increase for the first copy of a birth certificate. The cost will change from $17.00 to $17.75.

Available now! Heirloom birth and marriage certificates! 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.

VitalChek. 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

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:

• Birth certificate application
• Birth certificate application in Spanish
• Death certificate application
• Death certificate application in Spanish
• Marriage verification application
• Marriage dissolution verification application

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

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