Obtaining a Birth Certificate

Birth certificates are confidential and can only be given to blood relatives.
Birth certificates can be released to:

• the mother
• the father - only if is listed on the original birth certificate
• maternal grandparents (mom's parents)
• paternal grandparents (father's parents only if he is on original birth certificate)
• the brother/sister (proof of relationship may be required)

If you wish to get a birth certificate through San Juan Basin Health, you can download the attached form below, fill it out and bring it to our office with the proper identification (listed on the form).

You must present identification or a driver's license.

Certificates cost $17.75 for the first one, $10 for the second copy per search.

Please note: San Juan Basin Health only accepts cash, check or money order. If you want to pay with a credit card, you need to go through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

You may come into the San Juan Basin Health Dept between 8:30 and 4:00 or mail a $17.75 check or money order with a photocopy of your identification and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
San Juan Basin Health Department; Attn. Vital Statistics
PO Box 140 Durango, CO 81302

Or for Archuleta County: San Juan Basin Health, Attn: Vital Statistics; 502 S. 8th St.; Pagosa Springs, CO 81147