Search Boulder County Death Records

Boulder County Death Records and Vital Statistics

Boulder County sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains. It includes the city of Boulder and Longmont. The county has kept death records for over a century. Families use these records for legal needs. They use them for genealogy too. This guide explains how to find Boulder County death records.

Where to Find Boulder County Death Index Records

Boulder County has a local vital records office. This is good news for residents. You have options. State or county. Both can help.

The Boulder County Public Health keeps death records. They have records from 1975 to the present. You can visit their office. The address is 515 Coffman St., Second Floor, Longmont, CO 80501. Their phone is 303-678-6175. Walk-in service is available. Same-day service may be possible.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment holds all state records. They have records from 1900 to present. This includes older Boulder County deaths. Their office is at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. Call 303-692-2200. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The image below shows the Boulder County Public Health death certificate page where you can request records.

Boulder County Public Health death certificates page - Boulder County Death Index

This office serves Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, and other communities in Boulder County for death record requests.

The Colorado State Archives has older records. Some pre-1908 records exist. Visit them at 1313 Sherman St., Room 1B-20, Denver, CO 80203. Call 303-866-2358. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Note: Boulder County Public Health offers local access to death records from 1975 to present.

Types of Boulder County Death Records

Colorado offers three certificate types. Each serves a purpose. Choose based on your needs. The right choice saves money.

Standard certificates are complete records. They contain all legal information. They contain all medical information. This includes cause of death. This is the most common choice. It works for most purposes. Cost is $25 for the first copy. Additional copies are $20 each.

Legal certificates cost the same amount. But they contain different information. Medical details are excluded. Cause of death is omitted. Only legal facts appear. Some legal situations require this type. It protects medical privacy.

Verifications are less expensive. They cost $17. They confirm death occurred. They provide limited legal information. No medical information is included. C.R.S. § 25-2-117 governs who may receive certified copies. Access is restricted by law.

Note: Choose the certificate type that provides the information required for your specific situation.

Boulder County Death Index Fees and Costs

Fees follow state standards. Boulder County uses these rates. Understand the costs. Plan your payment.

First certified copy costs $25. Additional copies in the same order cost $20 each. This applies to standard and legal certificates. Verifications cost $17 each. No volume discount for verifications.

Online orders have extra fees. GoCertificates and VitalChek add service charges. These are $10 to $20. Rush shipping costs more. Mail orders cost base rate only. Processing takes longer. In-person orders cost base rate.

Order online at cdphe.colorado.gov/order-certificate-now. Or call GoCertificates at 800-324-6380. Or call VitalChek at 866-632-2604.

Note: Boulder County Public Health offers in-person service for death certificate requests at their Longmont office.

How to Order Boulder County Death Records

You have multiple ordering options. County office. State office. Online vendors. Each has benefits. Choose what works for you.

The county office is convenient for locals. Visit Boulder County Public Health at 515 Coffman St., Second Floor, Longmont. Hours vary. Call 303-678-6175 first. Bring photo ID. Bring payment. Same-day service is often available.

Online ordering works from anywhere. Use GoCertificates or VitalChek. Pay by credit card. Provide death information. Processing takes about 30 business days. This is fastest for those not near Boulder.

State office works for older records. Visit the Denver office at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bring ID and payment. Or mail your request.

Required information for orders:

Full legal name of deceased person
Complete date of death
City and county where death occurred
Your current government-issued photo identification
Proof of your relationship to the deceased
Payment for certificate fees

Note: Boulder County residents can visit the local office in Longmont for same-day death certificate service.

Who Can Get Boulder County Death Index Records

Access is limited by state law. Privacy is protected. Fraud is prevented. Understand the requirements.

Immediate family members qualify. Spouses qualify. Parents qualify. Children qualify. Siblings qualify. They must prove identity. They must prove relationship. IDs are needed. Birth or marriage certificates help.

Rules changed in October 2024. Grandparents face new limits. Grandchildren face new limits. They need court orders now. Or they need tangible interest proof. This is important. Plan ahead if affected.

Other qualified parties exist. Legal representatives exist. Estate executors exist. Insurance companies exist. They need legitimate purpose. C.R.S. § 25-2-117 sets standards. Death records are confidential.

Note: Extended family access rules changed in October 2024, requiring additional documentation.

Boulder County Death Records for Genealogy

Family historians find valuable data in death records. Names. Dates. Relationships. Places. Boulder County offers extensive records.

The Colorado State Archives is the place to start. Online search is available. Many records are digitized. Search by name. Search by year. Some have images. Visit in person for more records.

Pre-1908 records are limited. Colorado had no uniform system. Church records may help. Cemetery records may help. Check the Archives search page. Local resources may exist.

Note: Early Boulder County death records may require consulting alternative sources before 1908.

Boulder County Death Index in Major Cities

Boulder County has several cities. Each is part of the county system. Death records cover all areas.

Boulder is the largest city. It is home to the University of Colorado. Deaths there are Boulder County records. Longmont is the second largest. It is the county office location. Lafayette is another city. Louisville is another. Nederland is in the mountains. All are in Boulder County.

Some cities span counties. Longmont is in Boulder and Weld. Erie is in Weld and Boulder. Superior is in Boulder and Jefferson. Deaths go to the county of residence. The state office has all records.

Note: Cities that span multiple counties file death records with the county where the deceased resided.

Colorado Laws for Boulder County Death Records

State law governs all vital records. Boulder County follows these laws. Filing requirements. Access restrictions. Fee structures.

C.R.S. § 25-2-110 requires prompt filing. Death certificates within 72 hours. Before final disposition. Funeral directors file them. Physicians provide information. State receives records. Official record created.

C.R.S. § 25-2-111 covers record keeping. Minimum 7 years required. Private land burials recorded within 30 days. Laws protect public. Statistics remain accurate.

Note: Colorado statute requires death certificates be filed within 72 hours of death.