How much does a new birth certificate cost after adoption in Colorado?

A new birth certificate after adoption in Colorado typically costs $15–$30 per certified copy.

Most states charge $15–$30 per certified copy.

How to obtain it:

1. After the adoption is finalized, the District Court sends the adoption order to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records

2. You submit an application to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records for a new birth certificate

3. The new certificate is issued with the adoptive parent's name

4. The original birth certificate is sealed (not destroyed)

Timeline: Usually 4–8 weeks after the court sends the order

How many copies to order: We recommend 3–5 certified copies for:

• School enrollment and records
• Passport application
• Health insurance enrollment
• Driver's license (when the child is old enough)
• Your personal family records

What the new certificate shows:

• Child's legal name (including any name change from the adoption)
• Both legal parents: your spouse and you
• Original birth date and birth location (these do not change)

We include detailed instructions for ordering the new birth certificate in your document package ($349).