Death Certificates

515 Coffman St., Second Floor
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Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Last applications accepted at 11:45 am and 4:15 pm to allow processing time before closure. Monday-Friday
303-678-6166
Submit a question for the Longmont Office

Boulder County Public Health issues death certificates for persons who died in Boulder County during the years 1901 to present.

Who Can Apply

Certified copies of death certificates may be issued (with proof of relationship) to:

• Parents
• Grandparents
• Stepparents
• Siblings
• Spouses
• Adult children
• Stepchildren
• Grandchildren
• Legal representatives of any of the above
• Legal representatives of the deceased
• Probate researchers
• Genealogists representing family members with appropriate credentials
• Others who may demonstrate a direct and tangible interest when information is needed for determination or protection of a personal property right

Boulder County Public Health issues Colorado death certificates in accordance with Colorado state law.

In Person

In-person orders will be processed within about 15 – 20 minutes.

Requirements

Valid ID (person making the request)

• Driver’s license
• Passport
• Or, see list of additional identification

Cash, Check, or Money Order

• $20.00 for one copy (or for search when no record found)
  • If paid by credit card, there is an additional fee of $.75 plus 2.25% of the total cost
  • If paid by credit card, there is an additional fee of $.75 plus 2.25% of the total cost

  Boulder County Public Health cannot accept payment by temporary check.

  Application Form (available at our office)

  All death certificates are processed in our Boulder office. You may request a death certificate in Longmont, but it can take two additional business days to process.

  Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) issues Boulder County death certificates in accordance with Colorado state law.

  By Mail

  Requirements

  Photocopy of a Valid ID (of the person making the request)

  • Driver’s license
  • Passport
  • Or additional identification

  Check or Money Order Payable To

  Boulder County Public Health Vital Records

  • $20.00 for one copy (or for search when no record found)
    • If paid by credit card, there is an additional fee of $.75 plus 2.25% of the total cost.
    • If paid by credit card, there is an additional fee of $.75 plus 2.25% of the total cost.

    Boulder County Public Health cannot accept payment by temporary check.

    Application Form

    Death Certificate Form

    Send Form, Copy of Valid ID, & Payment To Nearest Office

    Boulder

    Boulder County Public Health
    Attn: Vital Records
    3450 Broadway
    Boulder, CO 80304
    Phone: 303-441-1100

    Longmont

    Boulder County Public Health
    Attn: Vital Records
    529 Coffman St., Suite 200
    Longmont, CO 80501
    Phone: 303-678-6166

    Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) issues Boulder County death certificates in accordance with Colorado state law.

    Online

    In order to obtain a death certificate online, please visit VitalChek.

    By Fax

    Requirements

    Valid ID (person making the request

    • Driver’s license
    • Passport
    • Or, see list of required info/ID

    Credit Card Payment

    • $20.00 for one copy (or for search when no record found)
      • If paid by credit card, there is an additional fee of $0.75 plus 2.25% of the total cost

      Fax Application Form

      Fax form, a copy of your ID and credit card payment information to 303-678-6163.

      For questions, please call 303-678-6175.

      Boulder County Public Health issues County death certificates in accordance with Colorado state law.

      Required Information & Identification

      Required Information

      • Person’s name as it appears on the death certificate
      • Date and place of death
      • Purpose for the copy
      • Applicant’s relationship to the person
      • Applicant’s signature
      • Payment for the number of copies requested
      • Copy of the requestor’s identification accepted for birth & death certificates

      Required Identification

      All requests for birth and death records must be accompanied by a photocopy of the requestor’s identification before processing. We require:

      • At least one document from the Primary List
      • At least two documents from the Secondary List

      Primary Identification List

      All items presented must be currently valid. Expired items and undated items drop to the secondary listing. Documents that do not contain either an issue date or an expiration date will not be considered acceptable.

      • Alien Registration Receipt or Permanent Resident Card (INS I-151 or I-551)
      • Certificate of US Citizenship (N-560-561)
      • City of Denver/Denver County Jail Temporary Inmate ID
      • CO Department of Corrections ID card
      • CO Temporary Driver’s License; MUST be within 30 days period, MUST be issued by Colorado DMV
      • Department of Human Services Youth Corrections ID
      • Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
      • Foreign Passport
      • Government Work ID
      • Job Corps ID card
      • Photo Driver License
      • Photo ID card (DMV)
      • School, University, or College ID card
      • Temporary Resident Card (I-688, I668A, or I-688B)
      • US B1/B2 Visa Card PLUS I-94
      • US Certificate of Naturalization N-550/570
      • US Citizenship ID card (I-197)
      • US Military Identification Card
      • US Passport Book or Card

      Secondary Identification List

      Expired documents may only be used as a secondary document if they have expired within 6 months of the current date.

      • Acknowledgement of Paternity document
      • US Birth certificate of the applicant
      • Court order for adoption or name change
      • Craft or trade license
      • DD-214
      • Divorce decree
      • Colorado Gaming License
      • Hospital Birth Worksheet
      • Colorado Hunting or Fishing license
      • IRS-TIN Card
      • Marriage License/Certificate
      • Medicare Card
      • Merchant Mariner Card
      • Mexican Voter Registration Card
      • Motor Vehicle Registration or Title
      • Pilot License
      • State, Territorial, or Federal prison ID or Correction card
      • US Selective Service card
      • Social Security Card
      • Weapon or gun permit
      • Work ID, Paycheck Stub, Pay Statement, or W-2

      Not Acceptable Under Any Circumstances

      • Birth Certificates issued by Foreign Governments
      • City and County Detention Center ID cards
      • CO Temporary Drivers License Renewal Form
      • Matricula Consular (Consular ID) Cards
      • Medicaid Cards
      • Novelty ID cards
      • Property Tax Receipt
      • Social Services WIC Card/Check
      • Souvenir Birth Certificates
      • Temporary Driver’s License or Temporary State ID cards
      • Tribal ID Cards
      • Undated Documents
      • Veterans Universal Access ID card

      Fees & Payment

      Fees

      • $20.00 for one copy (or for search when no record found)
        • If paid by credit card, there is an additional fee of $.75 plus 2.25% of the total cost.
        • If paid by credit card, there is an additional fee of $.75 plus 2.25% of the total cost.

        Boulder County Public Health cannot accept payment by temporary check.

        Payment

        Boulder County Public Health can only process credit cards in person. We accept:

        • Visa
        • MasterCard
        • Discover
        • American Express

        You can also process online requests through VitalChek. VitalChek is an independent company that we partner with. VitalChek charges an additional fee, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.

        Filing Deadlines

        Death and fetal death certificates must be filed with the local registrar within five days of the death.

        Changes on Death Certificates

        Changes on Death Certificates

        Changes on death certificates must be made through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Certification Section, Vital Record Division.

        For death record corrections, please call 303-692-2236