How to obtain a death certificate in Colorado
After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.
The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.
If your loved one passed away in Colorado, you may order their death certificate by phone, in person, through mail, or online. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:
Online: Request a death certificate online by visiting VitalChek or GoCertificates, which are independent third-party entities. These sites may charge a fee for their services in addition to the fee for obtaining a death certificate.
By Phone: To order a death certificate online, call the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment at 866-300-8540.
By Mail: Download and fill out this death certificate request. You must also include your identification and proof of eligibility and a money order or check of $20 payable to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. Send these materials to:
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246-1530
In Person: You may request a death certificate in person by bringing the death certificate request along with identification to a county vital records office. You can find a list of county offices here.