Birth and Death Records

El Paso County Public Health Vital Records provides certified copies of birth and death records for vital events that occurred in Colorado. Please follow our handy guide below to access a birth or death record.

Online ordering

Surcharge applies for credit/debit card payments.

Tips for ordering certificates

Online

VitalChek

Customer service numbers:
866-632-2604 / 866-300-8540

GoCertificates

(Birth, Death Requests Only)
Customer service number:
866-694-0571, Option 2

Surcharge applies for credit/debit card payments.
Please note: GoCertificates and VitalChek links below will take you to another website.

By mail

Birth certificate

To receive a standard or heirloom birth certificate, you must submit the following:

  1. Complete application | Español
  2. Copy of your identification and proof of eligibility.
  3. Non-refundable application fees.
  4. Mail to address listed on the application.

Death certificate

To receive a copy of a standard death certificate, you must submit the following:

  1. Complete application | Español
  2. Copy of your identification and proof of eligibility.
  3. Non-refundable application fees.
  4. Mail to address listed on the application.

In-person

Our office is open to the public, walk-ins and by appointment, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment in advance, click here.

Applications are available at the Vital Records office. You may also print and complete an application in advance by clicking on this link and bring a valid photo ID. You may also need to bring supporting documentation for proof of relationship or proof of direct and tangible interest.

Proof of relationship and a valid photo ID are required to process all requests. Any documents presented for the purpose of establishing identity or relationship must be fully intact and easy to read.

El Paso County Public Health Vital Records is located at the EPCPH Main Location only:

1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 2044
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Costs and fees are as follows:

  • First copy of birth certificate: $20; each additional copy of birth certificate (on the same order) $13
  • First copy of death certificate: $20; each additional copy of death certificate (on the same order) $13

For questions, Vital Records may be reached at 719-575-8492. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.