Health

Requesting a Death Certificate

Services Available by Appointment

Birth and death certificates can be obtained online or by mail using the information and resources on this page.

Si usted habla Español y tiene preguntas, por favor llame a 970-498-6710.

Hours: 
Monday - Friday 
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. 
Closed County holidays 
 
Location:
1525 Blue Spruce Drive  
Fort Collins, CO, 80524  
(970) 498-6710

Important information:

  • The Larimer County Vital Records Office is closed daily from 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.   
  • In-person requests are by appointment only. Please call (970) 498-6710 to schedule.
  • Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment. Appointments typically last 15-20 minutes.
  • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.
  • Please submit your applications only once and use only one method. Submitting multiple times or in different ways will result in duplicate orders.
  • Application requests submitted by mail or online via VitalChek are currently taking 5-7 business days from the date received plus additional time for shipping.
  • We issue death certificates for deaths which occurred in Colorado from 1975 to the present.
  • Burial permits (Authority for Final Disposition) are issued to funeral homes and families that are acting as their own funeral director.
 

Death Certificate Application  Death Certificate Application (Spanish)

We issue certified copies of death certificates for deaths which occurred in Colorado.

How to Order a Death Certificate

  • In person: By appointment only. During the appointment you will need to fill out an application and present a current, valid photo ID.
  • Mail: Print and fill out the application. Attach a copy of your current, valid photo ID.
    • Send to: Larimer County Vital Records, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
  • Online: You can order online using VitalChek. Please note that a surcharge of $7.50 will apply when using this service. 

Funeral Home and Government Agency Death Certificate Requests:

  • Funeral Homes / Crematoriums can submit death certification application forms, DTP Worksheets, and Fetal Death Certificates  here.
  • Government Agencies can submit their death certificate applications here.

Valid ID Requirements

  • All requests must have a valid ID submitted with the application. See Valid ID List for proper documentation.
    • Important note: Additional documentation may be required as proof of eligibility.

Types of Death Certificates

  • Standard: This record lists all of the legal and medical information.
  • Legal: This record lists all of the legal items, but does not contain any medical information.
  • Verification: This record lists limited legal information and no medical information.

Cost

  • The first copy of a certified death certificate is $20. Each additional copy of the same record is $13 if ordered at the same time.

FAQs

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  1. Who can get a certified Colorado death certificate?
    • Current Spouse: Your name must be on the death certificate.
    • Parent: Your name must be on the death certificate.
    • Funeral Establishment: Your business must be listed on the death certificate.
    • Children: You must have a birth or death certificate that shows you are the child of the decedent.
    • Siblings/Half-Siblings: You must have a birth or death certificate that shows you have at least one parent in common with the decedent. We cannot accept baptismal, hospital, or school records. 

    If your relationship to the decedent (person named on the death certificate) is not listed above, please contact the Larimer County Vital Records Office for more information.

    Our office can issue death certificates for all deaths which occurred in Colorado from 1975 to today. If the death occurred outside Larimer/Jackson County between 1975 and 2013, the certificate may take several business days to process. If the death occurred outside Larimer/Jackson County before 1975, you must contact the county where the death occurred or the State of Colorado Vital Records Office. 

  2. How can I change or correct a death certificate?

    Larimer County cannot make any changes or corrections to Colorado death certificates. All changes and corrections must be processed through the State of Colorado Vital Records office at 303-692-2200 or cdphe.colorado.gov.

  3. What are the different types of death certificates?
    • Standard or "Long": This record lists all of the legal and medical information.
    • Legal: This record lists all of the legal items, but does not contain any medical information.
    • Verification: This record lists limited legal information and no medical information.
      • What's on a Verification death certificate?
        • State File Number
        • Decedent's Name
        • Sex
        • Social Security Number (last 4 digits)
        • Age
        • Date of Death
        • Time of Death
        • City of Death
        • County of Death
        • Marital/Union Status
        • Spouse/Partner Name
        • Decedent's Residence
        • Date Filed
  4. Can I get my records from your office in Loveland or Estes Park?

    Our Fort Collins location is the only vital records office in Larimer and Jackson County. Our offices in Loveland and Estes Park do not offer vital record services.

Vital Records

Phone: (970)498-6710