How Do I Get a Death Certificate in Colorado?
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Colorado, the first certified copy costs $25, with additional copies at $20 each when ordered at the same time. Copies ordered together cost less than placing separate orders later. The executor checklist outlines each account and institution that typically requires a certified copy.
Death certificates in Colorado are issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Vital Records. Online ordering is available. Most funeral homes also assist families with ordering certificates at the time of death.
Standard processing in Colorado takes 30 business days for online orders. Funeral homes typically handle initial certificate orders at the time of death.
In Colorado, death certificates can be requested by: Registrant, Immediate family, Legal representative, Those with demonstrable legal interest. Requesters typically need to provide Copy of photo identification and Proof of eligibility.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Vital Records has death records from 1900 to present. Death certificates prior to 1908 are held by Colorado State Archives Records become public 75 years after the date of death.
The number of certified copies depends on the deceased's accounts and assets. Banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and retirement plans each typically require an original certified copy. Most families need between 8 and 15 copies. The Colorado executor checklist lists each step of the estate settlement process to help determine the right number.
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