Birth & Death Records

We provide certified copies of birth and death certificates for residents. We also process birth data for the entire state; and death data for El Paso County.

El Paso County Public Health does not accept online credit card orders. For your convenience, you can process online requests through VitalChek Network Inc. VitalChek Netwrk Inc. can be reached online or by phone at (866) 687-1463. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service; American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

Note that proof of relationship and a valid photo ID are required to process all requests.

In Person or By Mail

  • Visit the Vital Records office
  • To print a BIRTH certificate application (English)
  • To print a DEATH certificate application (English)
  • To print a BIRTH certificate application (Spanish)
  • To print a DEATH certificate application (Spanish)

Cost/Fees

  • Note that fees are paid on a "per visit" basis
  • First copy of birth certificate: $17.75
  • First copy of death certificate: $17.00
  • Additional copies of either birth or death certificates, $10.00 per copy

For Birth and Death Records Outside El Paso County

Regular hours are 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with exceptions.  Please note: Vital Records opens at 8:45 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Dec. 21, 2011 
  • January 18, 2012
  • February 15, 2012
  • March 21, 2012
  • April 18, 2012
  • May 16, 2012
  • June 20, 2012
  • July 18, 2012
  • August 15, 2012
  • September 19, 2012
  • October 17, 2012
  • November 21, 2012
  • December 19, 2012

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