Colorado Cities Death Records

Colorado cities do not maintain separate vital records offices. Death certificates are issued at the county level through County Public Health Departments or Vital Records offices. Residents of major cities should contact their respective county office to request death records.

How City Death Records Work in Colorado

In Colorado, death records are maintained at the county level rather than by individual cities. When someone passes away within city limits, the death certificate is filed with the county vital records office where the death occurred. However, any county office in Colorado can issue certified copies of death certificates regardless of where the death took place.

For residents of major cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins, obtaining a death certificate typically involves contacting the county public health department. Some larger counties have multiple office locations to serve residents throughout the county.

Under C.R.S. § 25-2-110, death certificates must be filed within 72 hours of death. The funeral home or mortuary typically handles this filing process. Once filed, certified copies become available to eligible requesters through county vital records offices or the state office in Denver.

When requesting a death certificate, you will need to provide proof of your relationship to the deceased or demonstrate a direct and tangible interest. Acceptable forms of identification include a government-issued photo ID, and you may need additional documentation such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate to establish your relationship.