Order a Colorado Death Certificate
Our department issues birth and death certificates for any Colorado county. Make an appointment to request certificates or order online.
Who Can Order a Death Certificate?
Immediate family of the person named on the death certificate, legal representation for immediate family, and people demonstrating a direct and tangible interest in the record may order a copy. Please note that proof of relationship is a requirement for immediate family.
Grandparents and grandchildren do not qualify.
Required Information
Before requesting a Death Certificate, please make sure you have:
- The person’s full name as it appears on the record
- Date and place of death
- Parents’ names, along with the mother’s full maiden name
- Purpose of the copy
- Applicant’s relationship to the person on the certificate
- Applicant’s signature
- Payment for the number of copies requested
- Photocopy of the requester’s valid identification
Ways to Order a Death Certificate
In-Person By Appointment
Schedule an appointment to request a Death Certificate at our Commerce City office. Cash, check, money order, or credit card payments are accepted. If the record is available, certificates are issued the same day.
By Email
Request a certificate by emailing us at VitalRecords@adcogov.org. Please include application, identification verification, and payment information.
Online via GoCerts
Orders take three to five business days to process. There is a $9 additional charge for using this service. Proof of identification is required.
Online Via Vital Check
Orders take three to five business days to process. There is a $13.95 additional charge for using this service. Proof of identification may not be required.
By Mail
Download and fill out a Death Certificate application. Mail the complete application to our Commerce City Vital Records office, 7190 Colorado Blvd., Suite 170, Commerce City, CO 80022.
Please include credit card information on the application or send a check or money order. Also include a photocopy of the requester’s identification. Make checks and money orders payable to Adams County Vital Records.
Contact Vital Records
Adams County Service Center Building
Commerce City, CO 80022
Closed for lunch 12 - 1 p.m.