Grand County Birth Certificate Office

Grand County birth records are available through Grand County Public Health. The office is in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. This mountain county office serves a rural area. It provides vital records services for all Colorado births.

Grand County Public Health Vital Records

Grand County Public Health issues birth certificates. The office is at 150 Moffat Avenue in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. This historic mountain town hosts the county government. The office serves residents throughout Grand County.

The Hot Sulphur Springs office follows state rules. It can provide birth certificates for any Colorado birth. The state system links all counties. This makes it easy to get records locally.

How to Get Birth Certificates in Grand County

Grand County residents have options for birth records. You can visit the office in Hot Sulphur Springs. Mail orders work well for remote areas. Online ordering is also available.

In-person service may require planning. Call 970-725-3288 first. Hours may vary in small counties. Mountain weather can affect access. Bring your current photo ID. Payment options may be limited.

Mail orders are practical for Grand County. Complete the state birth certificate application. Include a copy of your photo ID. Add payment by check or money order. Send to the address above. Allow extra time for mountain mail delivery.

Online ordering works from anywhere. GoCertificates and VitalChek serve Colorado. Both charge additional fees. Your certificate arrives by mail.

Grand County Birth Certificate Fees

Fees are set by Colorado state law. The first copy costs $25. Each additional copy costs $20. Order extra copies together to save money.

Payment methods vary by office. Call ahead to confirm. Small counties often prefer cash and checks. Credit card acceptance is less common.

Note: Grand County cannot correct birth records. All corrections go to the state Vital Records office. Call 303-692-2200 for correction information.

Who Can Request Grand County Birth Records

Colorado law controls access to birth certificates. Privacy is protected. You must prove your identity. You must also prove your relationship to the person named on the record.

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

Grandparents face new restrictions. They need court orders as of October 2024. The old rules allowed relationship-based requests. This has changed statewide.

Bring valid photo ID to request records. Current driver's licenses work. State IDs and passports are accepted. Expired documents are not valid. Two secondary IDs may work if you lack primary ID.

Communities in Grand County

Grand County includes several mountain communities. All residents use the Hot Sulphur Springs office. Communities include:

• Granby
• Fraser
• Winter Park
• Kremmling
• Grand Lake
• Hot Sulphur Springs

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

Nearby Counties

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