Birth and Death Certificates

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is able to issue certified copies of birth records for births occurring anywhere in Colorado from 1902 to the present. For births before 1902, the office can issue certified copies only on those births that occurred in Weld County.

All Colorado death records from 1975 to present are now electronic and the office can issue certified copies of these records regardless of the county where the actual death occurred. For deaths earlier than 1975, the office can issue certified copies of those death records only if the death occurred in Weld County.

Notice of Birth Certificate Fee Change 

The current fee (through June 30, 2018) for certified copies of birth records are $17.75 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time for the same record.

Effective July 1, 2018
Certified copies of birth records will increase to $20.00 for the first copy and $13.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time for the same record.

Certified copies of death records are $20.00 for the first copy and $13.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time for the same record.

Death certificates are now available in three types to serve different purposes:

Standard Death Certificate – lists ALL legal information and ALL medical information for the deceased

Legal Death Certificate – lists all legal information and NO medical information for the deceased

*Verification of Death – lists LIMITED legal information and NO medical information for the deceased

*This type of certificate is usually recommended for public recordings to protect the deceased’s legal and medical information.

For questions regarding which certificate type would best suit your needs, please call our office at 970-304-6410.

You will also be required to submit a photo copy of your identification and proof of relationship in order to purchase birth or death certificates.

 

For a list of acceptable forms of identification click here or view the document to the right.

Walk-In: Customers that come to our offices generally receive same day service at both of our locations: Greeley – 1555 North 17^th Avenue (corner of “O” Street and north 17^th Avenue) or Southwest Weld – 4209 County Road 24 ½, Longmont, CO 80501.

Mail: Customers that mail their application must submit their application with a legible copy of their identification and proof of relationship or tangible interest (for questions on tangible interest please call (970) 304-6410). Forms of acceptable payment are check, money order, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. Orders are processed within 3 to 5 business days on a first come, first served basis. Requests should be mailed to: Weld County Vital Records 1555 North 17^th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631.

Fax: Customers that fax their application must submit their application with a legible copy of their identification and proof of relationship or tangible interest (for questions on tangible interest please call (970) 304-6410). The only forms of acceptable payment are Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®. Orders are processed within 3 to 5 business days on a first come, first served basis. Please fax your request to 970-304-6412.

Internet Orders: Customers can submit online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with; VitalChek Network, Inc.  VitalChek can be reached by clicking on the link below.  An additional fee of $10.00 is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted. Orders are processed within 3 to 5 business days. VitalChek link: http://www.vitalchek.com/Campaign?site=2&clickid=977000077955366914

Acceptable Forms of Identification

Formas aceptables de identificación

Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate

Solicitud de copia certificada del Acta de nacimiento

Death Certificate Application (English)

Solicitud para Acta de Defunción

Funeral Home Death Certificate Application