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Where to mail your certificate application in Colorado

Mail your completed Colorado certificate application to Vital Records Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530. This office issues certified copies of birth and death certificates registered in the state. $20 for the first copy of a birth or death certificate, $13 for each additional copy. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.

Certificate applications — birth and death certificates

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

Use this address for birth and death certificates for events registered in Colorado.

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Vital Records SectionColorado Department of Public Health and Environment, HSVRD-VS-A14300 Cherry Creek Drive SouthDenver, CO 80246-1530

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Key facts

  • Colorado's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths) registered in Colorado — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
  • $20 for the first copy of a birth or death certificate, $13 for each additional copy.
  • Personal check or money order payable to "Vital Records Section."
  • Include a photocopy of the requester’s ID with the application.
  • The state office can only verify a marriage was recorded ($17) — certified copies come from the county clerk where the license was issued.
  • Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
  • PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to Vital Records Section the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the event was registered in Colorado

    Certificates come from the state where the birth, death was registered. If the event happened in Colorado, Vital Records Section is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.

  2. 2

    Fill out and sign the application

    Download the current application from Colorado's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Include a photocopy of the requester’s ID with the application. Include your payment: Personal check or money order payable to "Vital Records Section."

  3. 3

    Address the envelope to the vital records office

    Mail it to Vital Records Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you. Note: The state office can only verify a marriage was recorded ($17) — certified copies come from the county clerk where the license was issued.

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Common questions

Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Colorado?

Mail it to Vital Records Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246-1530. $20 for the first copy of a birth or death certificate, $13 for each additional copy.

Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?

Yes. Colorado accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Vital Records Section. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.

What do I need to include when I mail my application?

Include the completed and signed application form, include a photocopy of the requester’s ID with the application., and payment: Personal check or money order payable to "Vital Records Section."

How long does a mailed certificate take?

Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.

Can I get a marriage certificate from this address?

The state office can only verify a marriage was recorded ($17) — certified copies come from the county clerk where the license was issued.

Can PostPal mail my Colorado vital records application for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Vital Records Section the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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