Effective Oct. 15, 2024, grandparents will no longer be eligible to request birth certificates or death records for grandchildren based on their relationship. Eligibility to apply will be established on legal grounds and acceptable documentation, such as but not limited to a certified court order of custody, will, insurance/benefits, bank statements, property deeds, etc.
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.
Surcharge applies for credit/debit card payments.
To receive a standard birth certificate, you must submit the following:
To receive a copy of a standard death certificate, you must submit the following:
Our office is open to the public by appointment or you are welcome to walk-in. Walk-ins will be served as time permits.
If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please utilize the appointment scheduler at the following link: https://www.elpasocountyhealth.org/book-a-vital-records-appointment/
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:
For questions, Vital Records may be reached at 719-575-8492. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.