Saguache County Birth Certificates

Saguache County birth records are available through Saguache County Public Health. The office is in the town of Saguache. This rural county serves residents in the San Luis Valley. The staff provides personal attention to all requests.

Saguache County Public Health Birth Records

Saguache County Public Health provides vital records services to residents. They issue birth certificates for any birth in Colorado. State law allows this. The statewide system links all counties together.

The office is on Third Street in Saguache. This location serves all of Saguache County. The staff is ready to help. Call ahead to check hours.

How to Get Birth Certificates in Saguache County

You can order birth records in Saguache County in several ways. In-person visits work best for same-day service. Bring your photo ID. Bring payment in cash, check, or money order. Staff will process your request while you wait.

Mail orders are accepted. Complete the state birth certificate application. Include a copy of your ID. Add a check or money order. Mail to the address above. Allow time for processing and return mail.

Online ordering is available through state-approved vendors. GoCertificates and VitalChek both serve Colorado. They add fees but process quickly. Your certificate arrives by mail.

Saguache County Birth Certificate Fees

Fees follow state standards set by Colorado law. The first copy costs twenty-five dollars. Each additional copy costs twenty dollars. Order them together to get the discount.

These fees took effect on January 1, 2026. Before that date, fees were lower. The first copy was twenty dollars. Additional copies were thirteen dollars. Always verify current rates.

The Saguache County office accepts cash, check, and money order. Credit cards may be accepted. Call 719-655-2533 to confirm before visiting.

Who Can Request Saguache County Birth Records

Colorado law limits who can get birth certificates. This protects personal information. Only certain people may order. You must prove your identity. You must prove your relationship to the person on the record.

The person named on the certificate can request a copy. Parents listed on the record may also order. Adult children and siblings need proof of relationship. Spouses must show a marriage certificate. Legal guardians need court papers.

Valid photo ID is required at the Saguache County office. A driver's license works best. A passport or state ID also works. Expired documents are not accepted. Bring two secondary IDs if you lack primary ID.

Online Ordering for Saguache County Birth Records

Two vendors handle online orders for Colorado birth certificates. GoCertificates and VitalChek both serve Saguache County residents. Each adds service fees to the state price.

GoCertificates can be reached at 800-324-6380. Select option one for birth records. VitalChek offers two phone numbers: 866-632-2604 and 866-300-8540. Processing takes three to five business days plus mailing time.

Colorado State Vital Records Office

The state office in Denver provides another option. They process birth record requests from all counties. You can contact them by mail or phone.

The address is 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. The phone number is 303-692-2200. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office closes on state holidays.

All corrections to birth records go through the state office. Local offices cannot make changes. For corrections, call 303-692-2200.

Historical Birth Records in Saguache County

Saguache County was founded in 1866. It is one of Colorado's older counties. Statewide birth registration began in 1908. Records before that date may be incomplete.

The Colorado State Archives holds some historical records. Access is limited to records over one hundred years old. Visit archives.colorado.gov for more information. The archives is located in Denver.

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