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Identification Accepted for Birth and Death Certificates

Identification Accepted for Birth and Death Certificates

Vital Records Identification and Eligibility Requirements

PRIMARY LIST

At least 1 of the following: (No expired documents accepted)
SECONDARY LIST

OR at least 2 of the following: (Any document expired more than six months will not be accepted)
Alien Registration Receipt/Permanent Resident CardAcknowledgement of Parentage document (Colorado only)
Certificate of U.S. CitizenshipBirth certificate of Applicant (U.S. only)
Jail Temporary Inmate ID: Denver or Pueblo CountyCourt order for Adoption or Name Change
Colorado Department of Corrections ID cardCraft or Trade License (Colorado only)
Colorado Department of Human Services Youth Corrections IDDD-214
Colorado Temporary Driver’s License/State ID (must be current)Divorce Decree (U.S. only)
Employment Authorization Card (I-766)Colorado Gaming License
Foreign PassportHospital Birth Worksheet (within 6 months of birth)
Government Work IDColorado Hunting or Fishing License (must be current)
Job Corps ID CardForeign or International Driving License/ID Card (issued by foreign country’s state or province)
US Merchant Mariner Card/BookMarriage License/Certificate (U.S. only)
Driver’s License/ID Card (DMV - U.S.)Medicaid Card (Colorado only)
Foreign Driver’s License/ID Card (issued directly from foreign country’s government – not state or province)Medicare Card
School, University or College ID Card (must be current – cannot be accepted if expired)Mexican Voter Registration Card
Temporary Resident CardMotor Vehicle Registration or Title (must be current – U.S. only)
U.S. B1/B2 Card with I-94Pilot License
U.S. Certificate of NaturalizationState, Territorial or Federal Prison or Corrections ID Card
U.S. Citizenship ID Card (I-197)Social Security Card
U.S. Military ID CardSelective Service Card/Letter (U.S. only)
U.S. Passport Book or CardWeapon or Gun Permit (U.S. only)
-Work ID, Paycheck Stub (within 3 months) or W2 (last tax year)
-Any expired document from the “Primary” list (cannot be expired more than 6 months – unless otherwise stated)

Who Can Order

Certified certificates may be issued to:

  • The registrant (person named on certificate)
  • Spouse
  • Parents/step-parents
  • Adult children
  • Legal guardian
  • Siblings
  • Legal representative of any of the above

ID that Is Not Acceptable Under Any Circumstances

  • Matricula Consular Card
  • Novelty ID Card
  • IRS ITIN card or letter
  • Non-expiring ID cards (unless issued within last 5 years)
  • Souvenir/hospital birth certificates
  • Out-of-state temporary state ID card

ID and Eligibility Requirements (CDPHE)

Contact Us


Longmont

515 Coffman St., Second Floor
Map and Directions
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note: the office will be closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
303-678-6175
Submit a question for the Longmont Office


Boulder

3450 Broadway
Map and Directions
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note: the office will be closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
303-441-1154
Submit a question for the Boulder Office