Copies of birth certificates are required if you apply for a passport.
Having a copy of your birth certificate is important because it is a required for activities such as registering for school, obtaining a driver's license and applying for a passport. If you live in Denver, you can obtain a copy of your birth certificate from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Instructions
1. Go to the CDPHE website and download the Application for Certified Copy of Birth Certificate (see Resources).
2. Complete the application, providing your name and address in the "Requestor Information" section; and your name, date of birth, place of birth and parents names in the "Registrant Information" section. Enter your credit card information if you are faxing the application.
3. Make a photocopy of an approved form of photo identification. The CDPHE website has a list of approved forms of identification.
4. Submit your application, copy of your photo identification and application fee to the CDPHE in-person, by mail (see Resources) or by faxing it to 800-423-1108. In-person orders are fulfilled the same day, fax orders take five days and mail in orders can take up to three weeks.
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