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Colorado at a glance

State fee (first copy)
$20
Additional copies
$13
Processing time
30 business days from the date received
Expedited processing
Not specified - only says “For expedited order placement and processing please visit http://www.vitalchek.com/.”
Issuing office
CDPHE-CHED

Government fees and times are set by the state and can change; confirm with the issuing office.

Colorado requirements at a glance

Who can request a copy

  • Attorneys
  • Aunts/Uncles
  • Children
  • Consulate of a Foreign Government
  • Cousins
  • Ex-Spouse
  • Genealogists
  • Government Officials
  • Grandchildren
  • Great Grandchildren
  • In-Laws
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Nephew/Niece
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Recruiters
  • Siblings
  • Spouse
  • Step-Parents

Information you will need

  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Email
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Parents Names
  • Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • Your Address
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted primary ID

  • Alien Registration Receipt
  • Certificate of Citizenship
  • College ID
  • Driver's License
  • Government Work ID
  • Job Corps ID
  • Passport
  • Permanent Residents Card
  • State Corrections ID
  • State Temporary Driver's License
  • Temporary Inmate ID
  • Temporary Resident Card
  • US B1/B2 Card
  • US Certificate of Naturalization
  • US Citizenship ID
  • US Employment Authorization Card
  • US Merchant Mariner Card
  • US Military ID

State vital records office

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Center for Health and Environmental Data

Vital Record Mail Services, ATTN: Colorado Vital Records, P.O. Box 222130, El Paso, TX 79912

Phone: (303) 692-2200

Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

Official website ↗

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  1. 1Complete the online application in about 10 minutes
  2. 2Our team reviews it for errors and missing details
  3. 3Get your ready-to-file package and step-by-step instructions
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Application kit $29. The state fee is paid separately to the state.