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Death certificates

Garfield County provides certified death certificates for deaths that occurred in Colorado.

In most cases a certified death certificate maybe printed while you wait.

Provide the following information to obtain a certified death certificate.

Acceptable identification

Colorado birth and death certificate documentation

Information needed for death certificates:

Full name of deceased, date of death, age at death, state of birth and county of death.

Death certificates may be issued to:

  • Parents
  • Grandparents (proof of relationship required)
  • Stepparents (proof of marriage)
  • Siblings (with proof of relationship)
  • Spouse (listed on death certificate or marriage license)
  • Adult children or grandchildren of the registrant (must show lineage, such as birth certificate, marriage license)
  • Stepchildren (show proof of the fact of relationship)
  • Legal guardian (court papers, power of attorney)
  • Genealogists representing family members with appropriate credentials and proof of death, release (must show relationship)
  • Attorneys and others who may demonstrate a direct and tangible interest when information is needed for determination of protection of a personal or property right.

Fees

Death certificates cost $20 for the first copy, and $13 for each additional copy.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. (with a .75 cents + 2.25% processing fee for credit card transactions).

Death certificate form
Death certificate form – Spanish

For additional information, please call 970-384-3700, ext. 1950.