Broomfield County Death Records and Index
Broomfield County is Colorado's newest county. It was created in 2001. It sits between Boulder and Denver counties. Despite being new, it maintains full vital records. Death records are available from the state. This guide explains how to access them.
Where to Find Broomfield County Death Index Records
Broomfield County is a consolidated city-county. It handles many services locally. For vital records, the state office is primary. They maintain all official death records.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment holds all death records. They have records from 1900 to the present. This includes Broomfield 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.
Online ordering is available. Use GoCertificates or VitalChek. Both are state-approved vendors. They charge service fees. Processing takes about 30 business days. This is the fastest option.
The image below shows the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment main page for vital records.
This state office maintains death records for all Colorado counties including Broomfield County and the greater Denver metro area.
The Colorado State Archives holds older records. Since Broomfield is a new county, older records were kept by previous counties. Records before 2001 may be under Boulder or Weld County. The archives are at 1313 Sherman St., Room 1B-20, Denver, CO 80203. Call 303-866-2358.
Note: Broomfield County death records are maintained by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Types of Broomfield County Death Records
Three record types exist in Colorado. Each serves different purposes. Choose the right one. Your choice affects cost and content.
Standard certificates contain complete information. They have all legal details. They have all medical details. Cause of death is shown. Most people need this type. It serves the most purposes. First copy is $25. Additional copies are $20.
Legal certificates cost the same price. But they have different content. Medical facts are not included. Cause of death is excluded. Only legal facts appear. Some legal needs require this. It provides privacy protection.
Verifications are least expensive. They cost $17. They confirm death occurred. They give limited legal facts. No medical facts are shown. C.R.S. § 25-2-117 restricts who can get copies. Access is controlled by law.
Note: Select the certificate type based on whether you need medical information or just legal confirmation.
Broomfield County Death Index Fees and Ordering
Fees are standardized statewide. Broomfield County follows these rates. Know what you will pay. Plan accordingly.
First certified copy costs $25. Each additional copy in same order costs $20. This applies to standard and legal certificates. Verifications cost $17 each. No discount for multiple verifications.
Online orders have additional fees. GoCertificates and VitalChek charge $10 to $20 extra. Rush shipping is extra cost. Mail orders cost base rate only. But processing is slower. In-person orders cost standard 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: Online ordering includes service fees in addition to the state certificate costs.
How to Order Broomfield County Death Records
Three ordering methods exist. Online. Mail. In person. Each has advantages. Choose based on your situation.
Online ordering is fastest for most. Use GoCertificates or VitalChek. Credit card is required. Basic death information is needed. Processing takes 30 business days. Rush may be available.
Mail ordering works for paper preference. Send to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. Include deceased name. Include date and place of death. Include your ID and payment.
In-person visits suit urgent needs. Visit the Denver office during business hours. Bring photo ID. Bring payment. Same-day service is possible.
Information needed to order:
- Full legal name of deceased person
- Complete date of death
- City and county where death occurred
- Your current government-issued photo ID
- Documentation proving relationship to deceased
- Payment for certificate fees
Note: Have all required documentation ready to ensure timely processing of your Broomfield County request.
Who Can Access Broomfield County Death Index Records
Access is restricted by Colorado law. Privacy protection is the goal. Fraud prevention is another goal. Know who qualifies.
Immediate family members qualify. Spouses are included. Parents are included. Children are included. Siblings are included. Identification is required. Relationship proof is required. Birth certificates work. Marriage certificates work.
October 2024 brought changes. Grandparents face new restrictions. Grandchildren face new restrictions. Court orders are now required. Or tangible interest must be proven. This is significant. Affected families should prepare.
Others may qualify. Legal representatives may qualify. Estate administrators may qualify. Insurance companies may qualify. Legitimate need must be shown. C.R.S. § 25-2-117 sets requirements. Death records are not public.
Note: Access became more restricted for extended family in October 2024.
Broomfield County Death Records for Genealogy
Genealogists find death records valuable. They hold key facts. Names. Dates. Family ties. Places. Broomfield County is new. But the area has older history.
Before 2001, this area was part of other counties. Boulder County had part. Weld County had part. Records from that era are in those counties. The Colorado State Archives can help. They have online search. Many records are digitized.
For Broomfield County records since 2001, use the state office. They have all death records. The archives may have older materials. Search by name. Search by year.
Note: Broomfield County records before 2001 may be found in Boulder or Weld County records.
Broomfield County Local Resources
Broomfield is a planned community. It became a city-county in 2001. It offers many services. Vital records go through the state.
The City and County of Broomfield provides local services. Staff can answer questions. They can direct you to resources. For death certificates, use the state office. Local staff may provide guidance.
Broomfield is between Denver and Boulder. It has grown rapidly. The community is relatively new. But families have history here. Local libraries may help. They may have resources. Historical societies may assist.
Note: As Colorado's newest county, Broomfield's older records may be found in the counties it was previously part of.
Colorado Law and Broomfield County Death Records
State law applies to all counties. Broomfield is no exception. Filing rules apply. Access rules apply. Fee rules apply.
C.R.S. § 25-2-110 requires timely filing. Death certificates within 72 hours. Before final disposition. Funeral directors handle this. Physicians provide information. State receives records. Official record is created.
C.R.S. § 25-2-111 covers retention. Minimum 7 years required. Private land burials recorded within 30 days. Laws protect public interests. Statistics remain accurate.
Note: Colorado law requires death certificates be filed within 72 hours of death.