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Colorado Birth Certificate Replacement

Who is Eligible to Apply

Birth records are restricted in Colorado as per Colorado state statute (C.R.S. 25-2-117). This means that the general public is usually not allowed to access the sensitive information included in complete vital records.

Confidential vital records in Colorado include data regarding the following events:

• Births
• Adoptions
• Marriages
• Divorces
• Deaths

Only the individuals may apply for a copy of a birth record in Colorado:

• The certificate holder
• A parent, step-parent of the person named on the certificate (they must also feature in the document)
• The Legal guardian of the certificate holder (a certified court order must be provided)
• A child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, or sister of the certificate holder (proof of relationship must be provided)
• The spouse of the person named on the record (a marriage certificate is required)
• The ex-spouse of the person named on the record (must present proof of tangible interest)
• A member of a law enforcement agency or a representative of another governmental agency, as provided by law, who is conducting official business
• A party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order, or an attorney or a licensed adoption agency seeking the birth record
• An attorney representing the certificate holder or any person or agency empowered by statute or appointed by a court to act on behalf of the certificate holder (must show proof of client relationship)

Remember that your Colorado birth certificate is a important form of identification used for life events like employment, getting or renewing your passport or driver's license, applying for benefits, and even enrolling in school or youth sports activities.

Only authorized copies presenting the official state seal and registrar’s signature can be used for legal purposes.

Colorado Birth Certificate Requirements

To obtain a copy of a certified birth certificate you will need to complete the application and mail it to your birth state’s vital records office. You will also need to prove your identity.

All those born in Colorado that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of one of the forms of primary photo ID listed below (only currently valid documents), along with a completed application form:

• State of Colorado Driver's License
• State of Colorado ID Card
• Driver's license issued by another U.S. State
• Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
• U.S. Passport Book or Card
• U.S. Citizenship ID Card (I-197)
• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
• Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
• Colorado Temporary Driver's License / State ID (must be current)
• U.S. Military ID Card
• Alien Registration Receipt/Permanent Resident Card
• Jail Temporary Inmate ID: Denver and Pueblo county
• Colorado Department of Corrections ID card
• Colorado Department of Human Services Youth Corrections ID
• Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• Foreign Passport
• Government Work ID
• Job Corps ID Card
• School, University or College ID Card (must be current)
• Temporary Resident Card
• U.S. B1/B2 Visa card with I-94
• U.S. Merchant Mariner ID / Book

Alternatively, applicants can submit copies of 2 of the following secondary identification documents:

• Acknowledgment of Parentage document (Colorado only)
• Birth certificate of Applicant (U.S. only)
• Court order for Adoption or Name Change
• Craft of Trade License (Colorado only)
• DD-214
• Divorce Decree (U.S. only)
• Colorado Gaming License
• Hospital Birth Worksheet (within 6 months of birth)
• Colorado Hunting or Fishing License (must be current)
• Foreign or International Driving License (with photo)
• IRS-ITIN Card/Letter
• Marriage License/Certificate (U.S. only)
• Medicare Card
• Mexican Voter Registration Card
• Motor Vehicle Registration or Title (must be current - U.S. only)
• Pilot License
• State, Territorial or Federal Prison or Corrections ID Card
• Social Security Card
• Selective Service Card/Letter (U.S. only)
• Weapon or Gun Permit (U.S. only)
• Work ID, Paycheck stub (within 3 months), or W2 (last tax year)
• An expired primary-list ID document (expired for no longer than 6 months)

If you are requesting a birth certificate on behalf of a family member, but your name does not appear on the certificate, then you are also required to provide proof of relationship with the registrant as outlined above.

For example, if you are the legal guardian, or the adoptive parent of the person on record you are also required to submit proof of relationship (e.g. client agreement, court order, notarized statement from a parent, etc).

If you are requesting a certificate on behalf of your brother or sister then you are also required to supply a birth certificate proving that you share at least one parent (baptismal, hospital records or school records, will not be accepted unless you have a letter from the state of birth stating no record of birth was found).

Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Vital Records Certification,
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530

Colorado Birth Certificate Fees

To request a Colorado birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in Colorado is $20. Further fees apply for each additional copy.

If you decide to apply online for your birth certificate, you will be able to securely pay the vital record fees via debit or credit card.

Colorado Birth Certificate Processing Times

Thanks to our swift service, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and without having to go to government offices. All you have to do is complete our easy-to-fill-out form and send it to the corresponding state vital records office.

Once it is processed, you will receive it directly to your home by mail. In most cases, birth certificate orders in Colorado are filled within Up to 30 business days. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.

We recommend requesting certified copies of Colorado birth certificates early to avoid delays. This is especially important if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement, and other reasons that may carry a deadline.