Colorado Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Colorado death records.

For anyone attempting to fill in any dates on their family tree, death records are often an important piece of genealogical record. Every state has their own rules regarding the accessibility of vital records, and Colorado is no exception. However, if you know a little bit about how the state operates, you should have no problem finding the information you need.

The first thing to know when searching for a death certificate in Colorado is that the state has only been archiving them since the turn of the last century, so if your ancestor died before 1900, you will need to go directly to the vital records board of the county in which it was filed to have any hope of finding what you are looking for.

The most important thing to realize is that not just anyone can get a copy of a death certificate. Although it is a matter of public record and can be accessed by anyone, only family members can get any kind of proof of this data. If you need to get a copy of a deceased relative's vital records, you will need to certify your relationship to them with the vital records board of Colorado.

To receive a death record fill out the Colorado Death Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Colorado death certificates are available to immediate family members of the deceased and to parties who may have a legal interest in obtaining one, by paying the small fee of $17.75, and providing proof of identity, relationship, and interest. You may apply at the county office in the county the death occurred in, or at the state Vital Records Department. You may apply by mail, email, or in person. For more information visit: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment