Information about obtaining Vital Records

In person: visit us at Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records Section 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South HSVRD-VR-A1Denver, CO 80246-1530 Phone: 303.692.2200 Fax: USA 1.800.423.1108; outside continental U.S. 303.691.9307E-mail vital.records@state.co.us Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday--Friday Please note: Same-day service available until 4:30 p.m.The best times to visit are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentSan Juan Basin Health DepartmentBirth or death certificates may be obtained either through San Juan Basin Health Department or directly through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.Obtaining a Birth CertificateBirth certificates are confidential and can only be given to blood relatives. Birth certificates can be released to:the mother the father - only if is listed on the original birth certificate maternal grandparents (mom's parents) paternal grandparents (father's parents only if he is on original birth certificate) the brother/sister (proof of relationship may be required) If you wish to get a birth certificate through San Juan Basin Health, you can download the form linked below, fill it out and bring it to our office with the proper identification (listed on the form).
 
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