Colorado Counties Death Records

Colorado has 64 counties, each with vital records offices or access to state resources that can issue death certificates for deaths that occurred anywhere in the state. Select a county below to find specific contact information, office hours, and ordering options for death records.

About Colorado County Death Records

Each Colorado county maintains vital records services that can issue death certificates for deaths that occurred anywhere in the state. While the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment maintains all records at the state level, county offices and regional health departments provide convenient local access for residents.

Under Colorado law, any county vital records office can issue certified copies of death certificates for deaths that occurred anywhere in the state. This means you do not need to travel to the county where the death occurred. You can visit the vital records office in your own county to request certificates.

Colorado is a closed record state under C.R.S. § 25-2-117. Death certificates are not public records and can only be obtained by eligible individuals who demonstrate a direct and tangible interest. This includes immediate family members, legal representatives, and others with proper documentation.

Fees for death certificates are set by state law. Effective January 1, 2026, the first copy costs $25 and each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $20. These fees are the same at all county offices and the state office in Denver.