Vital Records
Vital Records issues birth and death certificates as mandated by Colorado State law. The office also compiles data pertinent to birth and death statistics for submission to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
A valid driver's license or other approved form of ID is required to receive birth and/or death certificates.
Certificates are available at the Otero County Health Department's La Junta office in the courthouse at:
13 W. 3rd Street, Room 111
La Junta, CO 81050
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For assistance please call John Miller, Deputy Registrar, at 719-383-3044.
Birth Certificate
Otero County Public Health Vital Records Department can issue birth certificates for any birth occurring in the State of Colorado from 1903 to the present.
Fees
- Birth Certificate: $20.00
- Each additional certificate of the same record ordered at the same time: $13.00
Payment may be made by cash, check, or money order. Credit cards are not accepted.
Death Certificate
Death certificates are only issued for deaths occurring in Otero County.
Fees
- Death Certificate: $20.00 (Effective August 1, 2012)
- Each additional certificate of the same record ordered at the same time: $13.00 (Effective August 1, 2012)
Payment may be made by cash, check, or money order. Credit cards are not accepted.