Garfield County Birth Certificate Access

Garfield County birth records are available through Garfield County Public Health. The main office is in Rifle, Colorado. This location serves the western slope of Colorado. You can get birth certificates for any Colorado birth at this office.

Garfield County Public Health Vital Records

Garfield County Public Health issues birth certificates. The office is at 195 W. 14th Street in Rifle, Colorado. This location serves residents throughout Garfield County. The office follows all state vital records procedures.

The Rifle office can provide certificates for any Colorado birth. The state system connects all counties. This means you can get your records locally. You do not need to travel to Denver.

How to Get Birth Certificates in Garfield County

Garfield County residents have several ways to order birth records. You can visit the Rifle office. Mail orders are accepted. Online ordering is also available.

In-person service is available during business hours. Bring your valid photo ID. A driver's license works best. The staff can help you complete the process. Call ahead to confirm hours.

Mail orders work well for those in rural areas. Complete the state application. Include a copy of your ID. Add payment by check or money order. Send to the address above.

Online ordering is convenient. GoCertificates and VitalChek serve Colorado. Both add service fees. Your certificate arrives by mail.

Garfield County Birth Certificate Fees

Fees are set by Colorado state law. The first copy costs $25. Additional copies cost $20 each. Order them together for the discount.

Payment options may vary. Call 970-625-5200 to confirm. Most offices accept cash and checks. Credit cards may have convenience fees.

Note: Garfield County cannot correct birth records. All corrections go to the state office. Processing takes about 30 business days.

Who Can Request Garfield County Birth Records

Colorado law limits access to birth certificates. Privacy is important. You must prove who you are. You must also show your relationship to the person on the record.

The registrant can always request their own certificate. Parents listed on the record may order. Children need proof of relationship. Siblings must show a shared parent. Spouses need marriage certificates.

Grandparents have new restrictions. Since October 2024, they need court orders. The old rules no longer apply. This is a statewide policy.

Bring current photo ID to the Rifle office. Driver's licenses are preferred. Passports work too. Expired IDs are not accepted.

Communities in Garfield County

Garfield County includes several western slope communities. All residents use the Rifle office. Communities include:

• Glenwood Springs
• Rifle
• Carbondale
• New Castle
• Silt
• Battlement Mesa

The Rifle office serves all these communities. It provides vital records services for the entire county.

Nearby Counties

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