§ 25-2-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Vital Statistics Act of 1984”. Source: L. 67: R&RE, p. 1056, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-8-1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 742, § 2, effective July 1.
§ 25-2-102. Definitions
As used in this article 2, unless the context otherwise requires: “Dead body” means a lifeless human body or parts of such body or bones thereof from the state of which it reasonably may be concluded that death recently occurred. “Fetal death” means death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother of […]
§ 25-2-103. Centralized Registration System for All Vital Statistics – Appointment of Registrar – Rules
In order to provide for the maintenance of a centralized registry of the vital statistics of this state, the office of state registrar of vital statistics, referred to in this article as the “state registrar”, is hereby created in the department of public health and environment. The state registrar shall be appointed by the state […]
§ 25-2-104. Registration of Vital Statistics
Promptly upon receipt of each vital statistics report or certificate, the state registrar shall examine it to determine that it has been properly completed. If the report has been properly completed, the state registrar shall register the statistical event described therein and shall note the date the report has been accepted as having been properly […]
§ 25-2-105. Vital Statistics, Reports, and Certificates – Forms and Information to Be Included
The state registrar shall prescribe, furnish, and distribute such forms as are required by this article and shall furnish and distribute such rules as are promulgated pursuant to section 25-2-103. The state registrar may also prescribe such other means for transmission of data as will accomplish the purpose of complete and accurate reporting and registration. […]
§ 25-2-106. Reports of Marriage
Each county clerk and recorder shall prepare a report containing such information and using such form as may be prescribed and furnished by the state registrar with respect to every duly executed marriage certificate that is returned in accordance with section 14-2-109, C.R.S. On or before the tenth day of each month, or more frequently […]
§ 25-2-106.5. Reports of Civil Unions
Each county clerk and recorder shall prepare a report containing such information and using the form as may be prescribed and furnished by the state registrar with respect to every duly executed civil union certificate registered in accordance with section 14-15-112, C.R.S. On or before the tenth day of each month, or more frequently if […]
§ 25-2-107. Reports of Adoption, Dissolution of Marriage, Parentage, and Other Court Proceedings Affecting Vital Statistics – Tax on Court Action Affecting Vital Statistics
The clerk of each court or, for parentage proceedings, the clerk of the court or a delegate child support enforcement unit, shall prepare a report containing information and using forms as may be prescribed and furnished by the state registrar with respect to every decree entered by the court with respect to parentage, adoption, change […]
§ 25-2-107.5. Reports of Dissolution of Civil Unions, Legal Separation of Civil Unions, or Declarations of Invalidity of Civil Unions – Fee
The clerk of each court shall prepare a report containing such information and using such form as may be prescribed and furnished by the state registrar with respect to every decree entered by the court for the dissolution of a civil union, legal separation of a civil union, or declaration of invalidity of a civil […]
§ 25-2-110. Certificates of Death
A certificate of death for each death, including a stillborn death, that occurs in Colorado must be filed with the state registrar or as otherwise directed by the state registrar, within five days after the death occurs and prior to final disposition. The state registrar shall register the certificate if it has been completed in […]
§ 25-2-110.5. Fetal Deaths – Treatment of Remains
In every instance of fetal death, the pregnant woman shall have the option of treating the remains of a fetal death pursuant to article 135 of title 12. In every instance of fetal death, the health-care provider, upon request of the pregnant woman, shall release to the woman or the woman’s designee the remains of […]
§ 25-2-111. Dead Bodies – Disposition – Removal From State – Records
Any person requested to act as funeral director for a dead body or otherwise whoever first assumes custody of a dead body shall, prior to final disposition of the body, obtain authorization for final disposition of the body. The office designated or established pursuant to section 25-2-103 in the county where the death occurred or, […]
§ 25-2-111.5. Transfer of Fetal Tissue From Induced Termination of Pregnancy – Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the United States congress enacted 42 U.S.C. sec. 289g-2, prohibiting the acquisition, receipt, or other transfer of human fetal tissue for valuable consideration if the transfer affects interstate commerce. The general assembly determines and declares that the acquisition, receipt, or other transfer of human fetal tissue […]
§ 25-2-112. Certificates of Birth – Filing – Establishment of Paternity – Notice to Collegeinvest
A certificate of birth for each live birth which occurs in this state shall be filed with the state registrar or as otherwise directed by the state registrar within ten days after such birth and shall be registered if it has been completed and filed in accordance with this section. When a birth occurs on […]
§ 25-2-112.3. Certificates of Stillbirth – Filing – Delayed Registration – Rules
The state registrar shall create a certificate of stillbirth and shall furnish and distribute such form as necessary. The state board of health shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this section. A certificate of stillbirth shall be offered to a mother after the occurrence of any stillbirth. If the mother decides to have a certificate […]
§ 25-2-112.5. Social Security Account Numbers – Acknowledgments of Paternity – to Be Furnished
Regardless of the marital status of the mother, each parent shall furnish the social security account number or numbers, if the parent has more than one such number, issued to that parent, and the other parent’s social security account number, if known, at the time of the child’s birth to the person authorized under section […]
§ 25-2-112.7. Crime of Misrepresentation of Material Information in the Preparation of a Birth Certificate – Definitions
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Birth parent” means a natural parent, by birth, of a child born in this state. “Birth parent” also includes a presumed father or putative father in accordance with the presumptions for determination of paternity as set forth in section 25-2-112 (3) or a putative father […]
§ 25-2-113. New Certificates of Birth Following Adoption – Parentage Determination
The state registrar shall prepare a new certificate of birth as to any person born in this state whenever he or she receives, with respect to such a person, any of the following: A report concerning adoption or parentage as required by section 25-2-107; or a report or certified copy of a decree concerning the […]
§ 25-2-113.5. Limited Access to Information Upon Consent of All Parties – Voluntary Adoption Registry
Adoption is based upon the legal termination of parental rights and responsibilities of birth parents and the creation of the legal relationship of parent and child between an adoptee and his or her adoptive parents. Under current laws and the social premises underlying adoption, the general assembly has been charged with the duty to preserve […]
§ 25-2-113.8. Birth Certificate Modernization Act – New Birth Certificate Following a Change in Gender Designation – Short Title
The short title of this section is “Jude’s Law”. A birth certificate issued at the time of birth must identify the person’s sex as male or female. An amended birth certificate may be issued to change the sex designation of the person to male, female, or “X” pursuant to the requirements of this section. “X” […]