City guide · Aurora, Colorado · All details last checked Oct 28, 2026

Aurora, Colorado document errands: printing, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)

Where to print, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Aurora, Colorado, using only official and provider pages. 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 the City of Aurora, Aurora Public Library, Arapahoe County, Adams County, 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 county? The City of Aurora says the city "reaches into Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties" ^[4]. For Colorado birth certificates, any county office works: Arapahoe County Public Health and the Adams County Health Department both say they issue certificates for any Colorado county ^[9][11]. For recorded documents and marriage records, use the Clerk and Recorder of the county that holds the record. Adams County's health department says marriage certificates come "from the county clerk and recorder where you were married" ^[12]. This page covers the Arapahoe and Adams county offices. It doesn't cover Douglas County.

Short version: Aurora Public Library prints at 10 cents a page (black and white) and 25 cents (color) ^[1]. Colorado caps notary fees at $15 per document in person ^[15]. The State Department's locator lists two passport acceptance facilities in Aurora: the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder on S. Chambers Road and the Altura post office ^[5]. Birth certificates are $25 for the first copy, and Arapahoe County Public Health doesn't add a card fee ^[9].

Printing and copying: Aurora Public Library

Service	What the City of Aurora's library pages say
Printing (Princh)	10 cents per page black and white, 25 cents per page color. You can print from a phone, tablet or laptop, remotely or at the library ^[1].
Copies	"Copies are 10 cents each." Public computers, printing, internet and wireless are available at all Aurora Public Library locations ^[2].
Scanning and fax	We didn't find scanning or fax details on the library's official pages as of Oct 28, 2026. That doesn't mean they aren't offered. Call the Central Library to ask.

Central Library: 14949 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora 80012, 303.739.6600 ^[3]. Pages for the "Aurora Public Library District" (aurorapubliclibrary.org) are for Aurora, Illinois, a different library with different prices. For store prices, see printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Aurora

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 13918 E Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012 says a commissioned notary public is available and lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days." Phone (303) 671-7791. Its page doesn't post a price ^[17]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person ^[15].
Aurora Public Library: we didn't find a notary service on the library's official pages as of Oct 28, 2026. Call 303.739.6600 to ask.

Passports in Aurora

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists these acceptance facilities with Aurora, Colorado addresses ^[5]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours listed	Photos
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder	490 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017. 303-795-4520	Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment (see the county's hours below)	Listed as nearby, not on site
Aurora Altura Post Office (USPS)	15355 E. Colfax Ave., Unit A, Aurora, CO 80011. 303-366-1058	Tue–Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment	Listed as on site

Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder: book through the county's online scheduler, because "Appointments cannot be made by phone." Appointments are released 21 days ahead. The processing fee is "exactly $35 per application," paid by check or money order to "Arapahoe County Clerk," with a separate payment to the Department of State. The county's Littleton office has a self-service passport photo booth ^[6]. The county says that since Jan. 1, 2026, all Clerk and Recorder branches open at 8 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. ^[7].
Post Office: the locator says to schedule at www.usps.com/scheduler ^[5]. USPS fees are national: a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[8].
City of Aurora: we didn't find a City of Aurora passport acceptance service, and the locator doesn't list one in Aurora as of Oct 28, 2026 ^[5].

See our passport checklist and passport photo prices. Search the locator by ZIP code to see facilities in nearby cities.

Birth, death and recorded-document copies

Birth and death certificates (any Colorado county office)

Fee (statewide): $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time ^[9].
Arapahoe County Public Health: provides birth and death certificates "that occurred in any Colorado county." It "does not charge additional service or credit card fees," and it doesn't take Apple, Samsung or Google Pay. In-person payment can be cash, check, money order or credit card, and certificates are "typically issued within 20 minutes." Email or mail requests take 2–3 business days once all documents are in ^[9].
Arapahoe County office in Aurora: in-person appointments are offered at Aurora—Altura Plaza, 15400 E. 14th Pl., Suite 230, and at Centennial—Lima Plaza, 6964 S. Lima Street. To schedule, call 303-734-4300 ^[10].
Adams County Health Department: issues birth and death certificates for any Colorado county. The office is in the Adams County Service Center Building, 7190 Colorado Blvd., Ste. 170, Commerce City, CO 80022, 720.200.1401. It's open Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and closed for lunch 12–1 p.m. ^[12]. In-person visits are by appointment, and it accepts cash, check, money order or credit card ^[11].

Recorded documents and marriage licenses: Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder

Recording: $43 per document, letter, legal or larger. DD214 recording and 2 certified copies are free. Death certificates and verification of death are free ^[13].
Copies: $0.25 per page non-certified. Add $1 per document for a certified copy. Online purchases add a $2 card fee per transaction ^[13].
Marriage or civil union license: $30 ^[13]. Recording payments are by cash, check or money order payable to "Arapahoe County Clerk." Recording Division: 303-795-4520 ^[13].

Recorded documents: Adams County Clerk and Recorder

Recording: $43.00 per document. Death certificates or verification of death carry no recording fee ^[14].
Copies: $0.25 per page, and certified copies add $1.00 per document. "Certified copies cannot be sent electronically." Plat-size (18" x 24") map copies are $5.00 per page ^[14].

More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.

Money orders (national USPS fees)

Post offices, including those in Aurora, 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 ^[18]. The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder takes money orders for passport processing fees and recording ^[6][13]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office lists its annual Shred-A-Thon as "September 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to Noon," with up to three trash bags or bankers' boxes per vehicle. The Sheriff's Office address is 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial ^[19]. That date has passed, and we didn't find another upcoming county or city shred event published as of Oct 28, 2026. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

How much does printing cost at Aurora Public Library in Colorado?

10 cents per black-and-white page and 25 cents per color page through the library's Princh printing service. Copies are 10 cents each ^[1][2].

Where can I apply for a passport in Aurora, Colorado?

The State Department's locator lists the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder at 490 S Chambers Rd and the Aurora Altura Post Office at 15355 E. Colfax Ave., both by appointment ^[5].

Which county office do I use for a birth certificate if I live in Aurora?

For a Colorado birth, any county vital records office can issue it. Arapahoe County Public Health has an Aurora appointment site at 15400 E. 14th Pl., Suite 230, and the Adams County Health Department's office is in Commerce City ^[10][11].

How much is a birth certificate in Arapahoe County?

$25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Arapahoe County Public Health doesn't add a service or card fee ^[9].

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entry is an example, and prices and hours can differ by location.

City of Aurora, Aurora Public Library, "Mobile Printing Directions": auroragov.org/…/mobile_printing_directions (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
City of Aurora, Aurora Public Library, "Computer Use": auroragov.org/…/computer_use (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Aurora Public Library, "APL Central Library" branch page: auroraco.libnet.info/branch/location/cen (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
City of Aurora, "About Aurora": auroragov.org/city_hall/about_aurora (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Aurora, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, "Passports": arapahoeco.gov/…/clerk_and_recorder/passports.php (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, "Locations and Hours": arapahoeco.gov/…/locations_and_hours.php (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe County Public Health, "Birth And Death Certificates": arapahoeco.gov/…/birth_and_death_certificates.php (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe County Public Health, "Schedule a Vital Records Appointment": arapahoeco.gov/…/schedule_a_vital_records_appointment.php (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Adams County Health Department, "Order a Colorado Birth Certificate": adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/birth-death-certificates/birth-certificate (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Adams County Health Department, "Birth & Death Certificates": adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/birth-death-certificates (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording Fees": arapahoeco.gov/…/recording_fees.php (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Adams County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording Department Fee Schedule": adamscountyco.gov/…/recording-department-fee-schedule (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 Aurora (13918 E Mississippi Ave), "Notary Services" (example store): locations.theupsstore.com/co/aurora/13918-e-mississippi-ave/notary (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, "Shred-a-thon": arapahoeco.gov/…/shred-a-thon.php (last checked Oct 28, 2026)

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