Search Cheyenne County Death Records

Cheyenne County Death Records and Index

Cheyenne County is located in eastern Colorado on the High Plains. It is one of the least populated counties in the state. Cheyenne Wells is the county seat. The county has agricultural roots. Death records here go back over a century. The state maintains all official records. This guide shows you how to access them.

Where to Find Cheyenne County Death Index Records

Cheyenne County is a small rural county. It does not have a local vital records office. You must use the state resources. This is standard for rural Colorado counties.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment holds all death records. They have records from 1900 to the present. This includes all Cheyenne 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.

You can order three ways. Online through approved vendors. By mail to the state office. In person at the Denver office. Online is fastest. Use GoCertificates or VitalChek. Processing takes about 30 business days.

The image below shows the Colorado vital statistics statutes page that governs death records.

Colorado vital statistics statutes page - Cheyenne County Death Index

These statutes establish the legal framework for death records in Cheyenne County and all of Colorado.

The Colorado State Archives holds older records. Some pre-1908 records exist. These are limited. They are located 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: Cheyenne County residents must use the Colorado state vital records office for all death certificate requests.

Types of Cheyenne County Death Records

Colorado provides three record types. Each meets different needs. Choose carefully. It affects what you receive.

Standard certificates are complete. They contain all legal information. They contain all medical information. Cause of death is shown. This is the typical choice. It serves most purposes. Cost is $25 for first copy. Additional copies are $20 each.

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

Verifications are least expensive. They cost $17. They confirm death occurred. They give limited legal facts. No medical facts appear. C.R.S. § 25-2-117 controls who can receive copies. Access is restricted.

Note: Select the certificate type that provides the information required for your specific purpose.

Cheyenne County Death Index Fees and Ordering Costs

Fees are standardized across Colorado. Cheyenne County follows these rates. All counties have the same pricing.

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 volume discount applies.

Online orders include service fees. GoCertificates and VitalChek charge $10 to $20 extra. Rush shipping is additional. Mail orders cost base rate only. Processing takes longer. 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 vendors add service fees to the base state certificate price.

How to Order Cheyenne County Death Records

Three ordering methods exist. Online. By mail. In person. Each has benefits. Choose what works for you.

Online ordering works best for most. Use GoCertificates or VitalChek. Credit card payment is required. Basic death information is needed. Standard processing takes 30 business days. Rush service may be available.

Mail ordering suits those not in a hurry. Send to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records Section, 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. Include deceased's full name. Include date and place of death. Include your identification and payment.

In-person visits work for urgent requests. Visit the Denver office during business hours. Bring valid photo identification. Bring payment method. Same-day service may be possible.

Required information for ordering:

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: Complete documentation ensures faster processing of your Cheyenne County death record request.

Who Can Obtain Cheyenne County Death Index Records

Access is restricted by Colorado law. Privacy protection is important. Fraud prevention is important. Know the requirements.

Immediate family members qualify. Spouses qualify. Parents qualify. Children qualify. Siblings qualify. They must provide identification. They must prove relationship. Birth certificates help. Marriage certificates help.

October 2024 brought changes. Grandparents face new restrictions. Grandchildren face new restrictions. Court orders are now required. Or tangible interest must be proven. This affects extended families. Plan accordingly.

Other qualified requesters exist. Legal representatives exist. Estate administrators exist. Insurance companies exist. They must show legitimate need. C.R.S. § 25-2-117 establishes requirements. Death records are confidential.

Note: Access restrictions tightened in October 2024 for extended family members seeking death records.

Cheyenne County Death Records for Genealogy Research

Genealogists value death records. They contain essential information. Names. Dates. Family connections. Places. Cheyenne County offers records covering many decades.

The Colorado State Archives is the starting point. They provide online searching. Many records are digitized. Search by individual name. Search by year. Some include document images. In-person visits help for records not online.

Pre-1908 records are limited. Colorado lacked uniform reporting requirements. Church records may exist. Cemetery records may exist. Check the Colorado State Archives search page. Local resources may provide assistance.

Note: Early Cheyenne County death records may require consulting church and cemetery sources.

Cheyenne County Local Information

Cheyenne County is sparsely populated. Cheyenne Wells is the county seat. It is the largest community. The county covers large area. Local resources may help researchers.

The Cheyenne County Government provides local services. Staff can answer questions. They can direct you to resources. For vital records, use the state office. Local staff may provide guidance.

Local libraries may have historical materials. Old newspapers may be available. Obituaries provide death information. Historical societies may help. They may preserve family histories. They may know early settlers. They may know old burial sites.

Rural counties often have unique records. Local residents may know family stories. Oral histories may supplement official records. This can help genealogists.

Note: Local historical societies and libraries may hold valuable supplemental records for Cheyenne County genealogy research.

Colorado Law Governing Cheyenne County Death Records

State statutes apply to all counties. Cheyenne County follows these laws. Filing requirements. Access restrictions. Fee structures.

C.R.S. § 25-2-110 mandates prompt filing. Death certificates must be filed within 72 hours. This must occur before final disposition. Funeral directors coordinate this process. Physicians provide necessary information. State receives the records. Official record is created.

C.R.S. § 25-2-111 addresses record retention. Records must be maintained minimum 7 years. Private land burials have specific requirements. Recording must occur within 30 days. These statutes protect public interests. They ensure accurate vital statistics.

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