Arvada, Colorado document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Arvada, Colorado, using only official and provider pages. Most of Arvada is in Jefferson County ("Jeffco"), so several of these offices are county offices. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with Jefferson County Public Library, the Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Jefferson County Public Health, the City of Arvada, USPS, the U.S. Department of State or any business named here. This page is general information. Hours and fees change, so call or check the source before you go.
Which office does what: Jefferson County Public Library handles printing, scanning and fax. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder handles passports, recorded documents and motor vehicles. Jefferson County Public Health (Vital Records) issues birth and death certificates. Adams County lists "parts of Arvada" among the communities it serves [20]; this page covers the Jefferson County offices. For Adams County offices, see our Thornton guide.
Short version: Printing, copying, scanning and outgoing fax are free at every full-service Jefferson County Public Library location [1]. In Arvada that means Standley Lake Library and the Arvada Balsam Temporary Library, which is open while Arvada Library is closed for a redesign [2][3][4]. The Arvada post office accepts passport applications by appointment [7]. Jefferson County Public Health charges $25 for a first birth certificate [13].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax: Jefferson County Public Library
| Service | What Jefferson County Public Library says |
|---|---|
| Print and copy | Free at all full-service locations. Print from a library computer or from your own computer or phone. Enter your library card number or a guest code at the printer [1]. |
| Remote printing | Upload to the online print portal or the ePRINTitSaaS app and pick a location. Pick up prints the same day, because they aren't saved overnight [1]. |
| Scan | Free at all full-service locations. Scans can go to an email address or a USB drive [1]. |
| Fax | Free at all full-service locations, to local or long-distance numbers. Faxes can't be received at any location [1]. |
Jefferson County Public Library locations in Arvada:
- Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling St., Arvada, CO 80005. Full-service, with an Office Center. Hours: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. [2].
- Arvada Balsam Temporary Library, 5751 Balsam St., Arvada, CO 80002, in the former Arvada K-8 School. Full-service, with an Office Center. It has the same hours as Standley Lake [3]. It opened on Jan. 17 to serve Arvada during construction [5].
- Arvada Library, 7525 W. 57th Ave., is closed for redesign [4]. The library expects it to reopen in spring 2027 [5].
- Express Library West Arvada, 14455 W. 64th Ave., Unit O, Arvada, CO 80004. A self-service location with no staff onsite; you must register your card for access. Open Mon–Sat 5 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sun 5 a.m.–6 p.m. The library says "printing, copying, faxing and scanning are available" there [6]. The Office Center page's "free" statement covers full-service locations, so prices at Express Library aren't stated [1].
All four list the phone number (303) 235-5275 [2][3][4][6]. Compare printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Arvada
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder: its FAQ says, "No, we are unable to notarize documents at this time" [12].
- City of Arvada: the City Clerk's page lists council support, records, elections and licensing. It doesn't list notary or passport services [21].
- Colorado fee limit (statewide): "the maximum fee allowed for a notarization is $15 per document." The maximum for an electronic or remote notarization is $25. Notaries must tell you all charges before the notarial act [15].
- Banks (national policy): Bank of America says notary service is available "at no cost to our customers" and "in many of our financial centers." Schedule an appointment. All signers must be present [16]. For other banks, see free notary options.
- The UPS Store (example store): the store at 7310 W 52nd Ave., Ste. A, Arvada, CO 80002 (southeast corner of 52nd and Vance) says it has a commissioned notary public on staff. It lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days." Phone (303) 421-1656. Its page doesn't post a price [17]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person [15].
- Jefferson County Public Library: we didn't find a notary service on the library's Office Center page as of Oct 28, 2026 [1].
Passports in and near Arvada
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists one acceptance facility in Arvada, the Arvada post office. The county Clerk's office in nearby Golden also takes applications [7]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours listed | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada Post Office (USPS) | 5885 Allison St., Arvada, CO 80004. 303-432-2092 | Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–1 p.m., by appointment | Listed as on site |
| Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder (Golden) | 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Suite 2530, Golden, CO 80419. 303-271-8191 | Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment | Listed as on site |
- City of Arvada: the locator doesn't list the City of Arvada as an acceptance facility [7], and the City Clerk's page doesn't list passport services [21]. Some search results say otherwise, so check the locator before you go.
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder: passports are by appointment only. Slots "typically book very quickly" and usually open up to 30 days ahead. You can't make an appointment to renew a passport that expired less than five years ago; the Clerk points you to the State Department's renew-by-mail option instead [8].
- Clerk fees: $35 per application, payable by check, money order or credit/debit card. The State Department fee must be paid by check or money order [9]. Each application needs its own check or money order to the State Department. Photos are $15 during your appointment [10]. The Clerk suggests applying in its slower season, October through December [9].
- Post Office: the locator says to schedule at www.usps.com/scheduler [7]. USPS fees are national: a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [18].
See our passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Jefferson County Public Health, Vital Records
- Where: 800 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1300, Golden, CO 80401. Phone 303-271-6450, fax 303-271-6451. Open Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., excluding holidays. You can get certificates by mail or wait for them at the office. A valid driver's license or other approved ID is required [13].
- Which births: birth certificates for any birth in Colorado from 1903 to the present [13].
- Fees (effective Jan 1, 2026): $25 for the first birth or death certificate, and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. The office says these fees are set at the state level. From March 1, 2026, card payments carry a non-refundable 2.25% service fee. Cash, check and money order have no fee [13].
Recorded documents: Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording: $43 per letter or legal-size document. Death record documents are free. Mailed documents come back in 2 to 4 weeks [11].
- Copies: digital copies are free. Paper requests under 20 pages are free; 20 pages or more cost $5.00 plus $0.25 per additional page. Certification is $1.00 per document, and certified copies come on paper only. Certified marriage license copies are $1.25 [11].
- Recording office: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419, 303-271-8168. Open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. [11].
Motor vehicle: Clerk and Recorder's Arvada office
- 6510 Wadsworth Boulevard, Unit 320, Arvada, CO 80003. Call center 303-271-8100. Open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Friday. Appointments are required [14].
- All motor vehicle services can be done there except driver's licenses, which the state's offices issue, and manufactured-home title transfers, which are done in Golden [14].
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders (national USPS fees)
Post offices, including the one in Arvada, sell USPS money orders. Fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [19]. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder takes money orders for passport fees [9]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
The City of Arvada's 2026 citywide drop-off events were for bulky items, not paper shredding, and all three dates have passed [22]. We didn't find an upcoming free shred event published by the City of Arvada, Jefferson County or Jefferson County Public Library as of Oct 28, 2026. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Is printing free at the library in Arvada?
Yes, at full-service locations. Jefferson County Public Library says printing, copying, scanning and faxing are free at all full-service locations. Standley Lake Library and the Arvada Balsam Temporary Library are both full-service [1][2][3].
Is Arvada Library open?
No. Arvada Library on W. 57th Ave. is closed for redesign, and the library expects it to reopen in spring 2027. The Arvada Balsam Temporary Library at 5751 Balsam St. is open in the meantime [3][4][5].
Where can I apply for a passport in Arvada?
The State Department's locator lists the Arvada Post Office at 5885 Allison St. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder also takes applications at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy. in Golden. Both are by appointment [7][8].
How much is a birth certificate in Jefferson County?
$25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time, from Jefferson County Public Health Vital Records. Card payments add 2.25% [13].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entry is an example, and prices and hours can differ by location.
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Office Center at JCPL": jeffcolibrary.org/technology/office-center (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Standley Lake Library": jeffcolibrary.org/locations/sl (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Arvada Balsam Temporary Library": jeffcolibrary.org/locations/arba (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Arvada Library (Closed for Redesign)": jeffcolibrary.org/locations/ar (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Arvada Redesign": jeffcolibrary.org/arvada-redesign (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Express Library West Arvada": jeffcolibrary.org/locations/elwa (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Arvada, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Passports": jeffco.us/1241/Passports (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Fees & Processing Times" (passports): jeffco.us/4281/Fees-Processing-Times (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Passport Requirements": jeffco.us/3862/Requirements (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording Forms & Fees": jeffco.us/4781/Forms-Fees (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Recording "Frequently Asked Questions": jeffco.us/4274/FAQs (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Health, "Birth & Death Certificates": jeffco.us/2083/Birth-Death-Certificates (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Motor Vehicle, "Arvada": jeffco.us/4712/Arvada (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Colorado Secretary of State, "Notary Public FAQs: Fees": coloradosos.gov/pubs/notary/FAQ/fees.html (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Bank of America, "Notary Services": bankofamerica.com/signature-services/notary (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- The UPS Store Arvada (7310 W 52nd Ave), "Notary Services" (example store): locations.theupsstore.com/co/arvada/7310-w-52nd-ave/notary (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Adams County, "Cities & Towns": adamscountyco.gov/about-adams-county/cities-towns (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- City of Arvada, "City Clerk": arvadaco.gov/184/City-Clerk (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- City of Arvada, "Bulky Item Drop Off Events": arvadaco.gov/728/Bulky-Item-Events (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
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