Douglas County Birth Certificate Services

Douglas County birth records are available at the Health Department Vital Records office. The location is in Englewood. This office serves all residents of Douglas County. You can get birth certificates for any birth in Colorado. The staff provides same-day service for in-person visits.

Douglas County Vital Records Office Location

The Douglas County Health Department Vital Records office sits at 11045 E. Lansing Circle, Suite 300, in Englewood, Colorado. This location is easy to reach from most parts of the county. The office is open Monday through Friday. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The office closes on holidays.

No appointment is needed for in-person service at Douglas County. You can walk in during business hours. The staff will help you complete your request. Bring your photo ID and payment. Same-day service is available for most requests.

How to Order Douglas County Birth Certificates

You have four ways to get birth records from Douglas County. Each option works well for different needs. Pick the one that fits your timeline and budget.

In-person visits offer the fastest service. The Douglas County office provides same-day processing. Bring your current photo ID. Acceptable forms include a driver's license or passport. Pay with cash, check, or credit card. Credit cards add a small convenience fee.

Online ordering is available through state-approved vendors. GoCertificates and VitalChek both serve Colorado residents. These services add fees to the state price. Your certificate arrives by mail within days.

Mail orders work well if you are not in a hurry. Download the application from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website. Fill it out completely. Include a copy of your ID. Add payment by check or money order. Mail to the address shown above.

Douglas County Birth Certificate Fees

Fees for birth certificates follow state standards. The first copy costs $25. Each additional copy of the same record costs $20. You must order them together to get the discount price.

Payment options at Douglas County include cash, check, and money order. Credit and debit cards are accepted. A 2.5% convenience fee applies to card payments. The minimum fee is $2.00. Online orders have additional surcharges paid to the vendor.

Note: The Douglas County office cannot make corrections to birth certificates. All changes must go through the state Vital Records office in Denver. Call 303-692-2200 for correction information.

Who Can Request Douglas County Birth Records

Colorado law controls who can get birth certificates. You must prove your identity. You must also show your relationship to the person named on the record. This protects privacy and prevents identity theft.

The person named on the certificate can always request their own record. Parents listed on the birth certificate may also order copies. Adult children can request with proof of relationship. Siblings need to show a shared parent through birth or death certificates. Spouses must provide a marriage certificate.

Grandparents have new restrictions as of October 2024. They must provide a certified court order of guardianship. They may also show other legal documents proving tangible interest. The old rules allowed grandparents to request based on relationship alone.

Bring valid photo ID to the Douglas County office. A current driver's license works. So does a state-issued ID card or passport. Expired documents are not accepted. If you lack primary ID, bring two forms of secondary ID.

Historical Birth Records in Douglas County

Historical birth records for Douglas County are limited. The Colorado State Archives holds some early records from other counties. Douglas County does not have extensive pre-1910 birth records available. Statewide registration began around 1910.

For genealogical research, contact the Colorado State Archives. They keep records that are at least 100 years old. Visit archives.colorado.gov for more details. The archives is located in Denver at 1313 Sherman St.

Cities Served by Douglas County Vital Records

Several communities are in Douglas County. All use the same vital records office in Englewood. Major cities and towns include:

• Castle Rock
• Parker
• Highlands Ranch
• Lone Tree
• Castle Pines
• Englewood

Residents of these communities can visit the Englewood office. The location is central to the county. It serves all areas equally.

Nearby Counties

If Douglas County is not convenient, try these nearby offices: