Birth and Death Records

Local registrars work under the direction and supervision of the state registrar and are subject to the Vital Statistics Act(C.R.S.25-2-103-25-2-105) and Regulations (Section 2.3 and 2.4)  All Colorado birth and death records are confidential in accordance with Colorado statutes (Section 23-2-117).

Birth records are available for all counties in Colorado.  There is a fee of $17.75 for the first copy or for a search of the files when no records are found; additional copies of the same record, obtained at the same time, are $10.00 each.
 
Death records are available for deaths which occurred in Mesa County only.  There is a fee of $17.00 for the first copy or for a search of the files when no records are found; additional copies of the same record, obtained at the same time, are $10.00 each.

Policy Issuing Certified Birth and Death Records
All vital statistics offices will review applications for certified copies of birth or death certificates to determine the applicant’s direct and tangible interest.  The official will request supporting documentation when the applicant’s direct and tangible interest in the requested document is unclear.    This supporting documentation will be used to establish proof of relationship and/or proof of a direct and tangible interest.  A photocopy of the documentation establishing relationship and /or a direct and tangible interest must be attached to each application.  Current driver’s license is also required.

Items on Birth Application
First, Middle and Last name of birth certificate (must match)
Is this person Deceased yes or no.  If yes, must provide death certificate
City of birth,   Father’s name,   Mother’s maiden name (must match)
Reason for request

Signature of person making request

Relationship to registrant

Address of applicant

Daytime phone number

Copy of current driver’s license

 

Items on Death Application
First, last name  on death certificate  (required)  Date of  death

City of death

Age at death

State of birth

Reason for request

Signature of person making request

Relationship to registrant

Address of applicant and daytime phonenumber

Copy of current driver’s license

How to obtain Records
Apply in person for same day service or mail an application with your check or money order. A copy of your picture ID is required.Mesa County Health Department does not accept credit cards or online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service;  VitalChek Network, Inc.  VitalChek can be reached either through its website, www.vitalchek.com, or by phone at 1-800-255-2414.  An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.