Colorado Springs (CO) Birth Certificate Online
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Colorado Springs, CO Birth Certificate Replacement
Citizens born in the city of Colorado Springs or the rest of El Paso County, (CO) are issued a Colorado (CO) birth certificate as soon as their birth is officially registered.
This essential legal document is a mandatory requirement for several U.S. official processes, such a Colorado Springs citizen needs to:
- Enroll in school university, or sports activities
- Apply for a passport or social security card
- Obtain a driver’s license, or other government-issued documentation
- Get married
If your Colorado Springs, Colorado birth certificate got lost, stolen, or was misplaced or destroyed —even partially— you will have to obtain a Colorado Springs birth certificate replacement.
Applying for a legally-valid copy of a Colorado Springs, (CO) vital record can conveniently be done online, eliminating the need to wait in line at a vital statistics office.
Ordering a Colorado Springs, Colorado birth certificate online is a quick and straightforward procedure. The form takes no more than 10 minutes to complete and we provide personalized instructions to help you complete your birth certificate application with ease.
Once your Colorado Springs birth certificate replacement application has been processed, you will receive an official copy of your vital record at home.
Colorado Springs, CO birth certificate types
When ordering a replacement birth certificate in Colorado Springs, Colorado it is important to understand the different types of birth certificates available in order to make sure you obtain the correct document to fulfill your needs.
These are the specific types of birth certificate copies that can be issued in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Long-form copy of a Colorado Springs, CO birth certificate
A long-form copy of a birth certificate issued in Colorado Springs is also known as:
- Certified copy of a birth certificate
- Full copy of a birth certificate
- Authorized copy of a birth certificate
- Official copy of a birth certificate
A certified copy of a birth certificate issued in the city of Colorado Springs or the rest of El Paso County (CO) can be used to establish an individual’s:
- Identity
- Age
- Citizenship
An authorized copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate is a government-issued copy of the original document. It includes any corrections made to the birth record.
If you need your Colorado Springs birth certificate to enroll in school or college, get a driver’s license, apply for a US passport, get married, or for other legal purposes, then you need to order an authorized copy of your birth certificate. An informational copy will not be accepted to prove your identity.
A long-form Colorado Springs birth certificate is required at the following agencies, amongst others:
- DMV
- Social Security
- Passport agencies
An official or full-body certified copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate will carry the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, as well as the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office.
You may order a long-form certified copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate on behalf of another person, as long as you are eligible.
Short-form copy of a Colorado Springs, CO birth certificate
An informational copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate is also known as a short-form birth certificate. It is an abstract of the birth record. It only shows the individual's basic information.
Short-form Colorado Springs birth certificates or informational copies bear the following statement imprinted across the face of the copy:
“Informational, not a valid document to establish identity”
How to Get a Certified Birth Certificate in Colorado Springs
Getting a government-issued birth certificate in Colorado Springs, Colorado is a straightforward process that can be completed with little to no hassle.
To order an authorized copy of a Colorado Springs (CO) birth certificate:
- Fill out the birth certificate application (available by clicking the button on this page) with the required information
- Print and sign the Colorado Springs birth certificate application form, sign the sworn statement, and have the Certificate of Acknowledgement notarized
- Mail the above to the State of Colorado Vital Records Office with a check or money order made payable to Clerk-Recorder to cover the fees, a self-addressed, stamped envelope
Once your Colorado Springs birth certificate request has been processed by the vital records office, your certified copy will be issued and sent by mail to the address printed on your self-addressed postage-paid envelope.
Copies of Colorado Springs Birth and Death Certificates may be ordered by mailing your application package to the following address:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Vital Records Certification,
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530
Citizens of Colorado Springs who prefer to submit their birth certificate application in person may do so at the address below, during walk-in hours —although this usually entails waiting in line.
El Paso County Public Health
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 2044
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Please note that fees may differ depending on whether you are sending your birth certificate application to the state vital records office or the county recorder’s office. Remember to verify and submit the appropriate fees accordingly.
As of May 7, 2025, U.S. citizens and residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driving license or ID card to enter federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts. Requirements to obtain a REAL ID may include proof of identity, such as a certified copy of the birth certificate.
Colorado Springs birth certificate copy required information
To get a certified copy of a Colorado Springs, Colorado birth certificate, you will need to complete the online birth certificate application with the following personal details:
- The full name as stated on the birth certificate
- The mother's full maiden name
- The date and place of birth
Required documents for a certified copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate
Citizens applying for a certified copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate need prove their 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 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
Who is eligible to apply
In Colorado birth records are restricted. Therefore, an authorized certified copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate can be ordered by:
- The certificate holder
- A parent, step-parent of the person named on the certificate (must also feature in the certificate)
- Legal guardian of the certificate holder (certified court order must be provided)
- A child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, or sister of the certificate holder (proof of relationship must be provided)
- Spouse of the person named on the record (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)
How to Request an Apostille for a Colorado Springs Birth Certificate
Citizens born in the city of Colorado Springs, or the rest of El Paso County, CO who need to present their birth certificate outside the territory of the United States need to make sure their document bears an apostille to grant it legal validity abroad.
To get an apostille on a Colorado Springs birth certificate, follow these simple steps:
- Order a certified copy of the Colorado Springs, Colorado birth certificate
- Include the certified copy of the SD County birth certificate, a cover sheet stating the country in which the document will be used, a self-addressed envelope with pre-paid postage
- Upon receiving the certified copy of the Colorado Springs, CO birth certificate, mail the above to the Colorado Secretary of State's office with the required apostille fee for authentication.
Colorado Authentications Unit street address:
Colorado Secretary of State
Certified documents
1700 Broadway, Suite 550
Denver, CO 80290
Colorado Springs Birth Certificate Cost
When ordering a copy of a birth certificate in Colorado Springs, Colorado (CO), it is necessary to pay the appropriate search fee.
The following payment methods are available when mailing your Colorado Springs birth certificate application:
- Personal check
- Money order
- Cashier check
Colorado Springs (CO) birth certificate applications processed in the Colorado state vital records office call for a $20 fee.
Applications submitted by post or handed in person at the Colorado Springs and El Paso County Vital Records Office carry a $20 fee.
Please note that the fee varies depending on whether you submit your Colorado Springs birth certificate application at the state or county office.
Applicants submitting their request in person also have the option of paying the fee in cash or by credit/debit card, although a surcharge may apply.
It is advisable to order extra copies using the same birth certificate application form. Additional copies can be kept on file ready for future use. Duplicate copies of the same Colorado Springs birth certificate ordered within a single form carry the same cost as the initial copy ordered.
Colorado Springs Birth Certificate Processing Times
Once you have mailed the complete Colorado Springs birth certificate application package, along with the requirements detailed above and the necessary fees, the vital records office will process your request.
Important note: Birth certificate processing time will depend on whether your order is sent to the State Vital Records Office or the County Vital Records Office. Some county offices may issue a short-form birth certificate copy unless they are requested a certified copy of a birth record originally filed in their office. Since all birth records are kept at the state level, it is advisable to send your request to the Colorado Vital Records Office to ensure that a long-form certified birth certificate can be issued. The exact mailing address for your birth certificate will be provided to you in our personalized instructions.
In most cases, your Colorado Springs birth certificate order will be filled within 7 to 10 business days. However, some vital records may take longer due to peak demand periods.
You will then receive your certified copy of the Colorado Springs, Colorado CO birth certificate by post, delivered right to your door.
Unfortunately, rush orders are not available for Colorado Springs vital records at this time. Therefore, it is advisable to request a copy of your birth certificate ahead of time so as to avoid delays.
This is especially important when you need to present your Colorado Springs birth certificate for a procedure that has a strict deadline, such as school enrollment, retirement planning, or having a passport issued in time for a trip abroad.
Colorado Vital Records Offices
The following is a complete list of Vital Records and Public Health offices that can provide birth certificate copies in Colorado.
Keep in mind that the Colorado Springs Vital Records office may sometimes process requests faster than the state vital records office. Regardless of whether the birth certificate you require is found or not, a non-refundable search fee will be charged.
Therefore, unless you are sending your application to the State of Colorado Vital Records Office, it is advisable to submit a Colorado Springs birth certificate application at the office where the birth was first recorded, whenever possible. That way, you can be sure that the search will result in the long-form certified birth certificate being issued.
In some cases, applying at a different county office may result in the bureau issuing a short-form birth certificate instead of long-form should they not have the full file on location. In other cases, you may be issued a document stating the birth record was not found.
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Arapahoe County Vital Records
6162 S. Willow Drive, Suite 100
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 -
Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment
4300 Cherry Creek Dr South
Denver, CO 80246 -
Colorado Springs Vital Records
El Paso County Public Health
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 2044
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 -
605 Bannock Street, Rm 302
Denver, CO 80204 -
El Paso County Vital Records
305 South Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910 -
Jefferson County Vital Records
Dakota Building
800 Jefferson County Parkway, Ste 1300
Golden, CO 80401
FAQs About Colorado Springs (CO) Birth Certificates
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Where can I get a certified copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate?
The most convenient way to get a certified copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate is to apply online.
Once you have filled out your Colorado Springs birth certificate application and gathered the necessary documentation, you can post you applications package to the following address:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Vital Records Certification,
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530The state vital records office will then issue the Colorado Springs birth certificate and you will receive it by mail at your chosen address.
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How can I get a birth certificate in Colorado Springs (CO)?
To get a copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate:
The certificate holder must be a Colorado born citizen, and the applicant must be eligible Complete the Colorado Springs online birth certificate application form (available at the button above). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is mistake-free so your document can be issued on the first try
The Colorado Springs birth certificate application form can be submitted by mail to avoid waiting in line at the Colorado state vital records office or in-person, where available.
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How much does a Colorado Springs birth certificate copy cost?
Each copy of a government-issued Colorado Springs, Colorado birth certificate carries a cost for the record search.
The fee for a Colorado Springs birth certificate varies depending on whether the applicant sends their birth certificate copy application to the state of Colorado.
Colorado Springs birth certificates issued at the state office carry a cost of $20 per copy.
It is advisable to order more than one copy of a Colorado Springs birth certificate within the same form to keep on file for future use or for your records. Additional copies of a birth certificate requested within the same order form carry the same cost as the first document requested in a single form.
