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How to obtain vital documents in Colorado

Certain documents in life are essential. Without these documents many other procedures cannot be accomplished such as getting a passport or a license. This document explains in detail how to get these vital documents in case the have been lost or stolen or how to get duplicate certified copies.

Event: Birth or death

Cost of copy: $15.00

Address:
Vital Records Section
Colorado Department of Public Health
Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
HSVRD-VS-A1
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Remarks: The State office has death records since 1900 and birth records since 1910. State office also has birth records for some counties for years before 1910. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $6.00.   Pocket size birth cards are available for birth years 1910 to present and contain name, sex, date, place of birth, state file number, date filed, and date issued.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Vital Records Section. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (303) 692-2200. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the internet at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

All requests for birth and death record must be accompanied by a photo copy of the requestor's identification before processing.

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Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: See remarks

Address:
Vital Records Section
Colorado Department of Public Health Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South HSVRD-VS-A1
Denver, CO 80246-1530

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