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Boulder, 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 Boulder, 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 Boulder County, the City of Boulder, the Boulder Public Library, 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 offices serve Boulder: Boulder is in Boulder County. Boulder County Public Health issues birth and death certificates at 3450 Broadway, Boulder ^[8], and the Boulder County Clerk & Recorder's Recording Division is at 1750 33rd St., Suite 201, Boulder ^[10]. Passport search results for "Boulder" also include Boulder City, Nevada, and streets named Boulder in other states. Those are not in Boulder, Colorado, so check that a result says Boulder, CO ^[6].

Short version: The Boulder Main Post Office at 1905 15th St. is the passport acceptance facility the State Department lists in Boulder, Colorado ^[6]. Birth and death certificates are $25 for the first copy (statewide fee), plus a card fee if you pay by card ^[8]. Boulder County government offices, except the Elections Division, are closed Nov. 3, 2026, for Election Day ^[8].

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Boulder Public Library: printing and copying cost the same: "Black & White: $0.10 per page" and "Color: $0.20 per page." "Scan to email is free." Copying and scanning are at the Main, Meadows, NoBo, Reynolds and Gunbarrel libraries. "Each patron has a $1 print credit each day," and print jobs over $1 need payment by cash or credit. Credits reset daily and don't carry over. "There is no fax machine available at any location" ^[1].
The UPS Store (example): The UPS Store lists 4 locations in Boulder, CO: 6525 Gunpark Dr Ste 370, 2707 Arapahoe Ave, 2480 Kittredge Loop Dr and 510 30th St. It describes printing, faxing, shredding and notary among its services at Boulder stores, and says pricing and hours may vary by location ^[2]. We didn't find posted prices.

For typical store prices, see printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Boulder

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 ^[4].
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 ^[5]. For other banks, see free notary options.
The UPS Store (example store): the store at 2707 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 says it has "a commissioned notary public available," that the store is "Open 7 Days," and that you can make an appointment online or stop by. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID. Phone (720) 760-8017. Its page doesn't post a price ^[3]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person ^[4].
Library and county: we didn't find a notary service on the Boulder Public Library page we checked ^[1] or on the Boulder County Clerk & Recorder or Public Health pages we checked.

Passports in Boulder

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists one acceptance facility with a Boulder, Colorado address ^[6]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours listed	Photos
Boulder Main Post Office	1905 15th St., Boulder, CO 80302. 303-938-3704	Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., closed 1–2 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; by appointment	Listed as on site

Appointments: the locator says to schedule a passport appointment or see other acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler ^[6].
Fees (national): USPS charges a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[7]. State Department application fees are paid separately; see our passport checklist.
Other offices: we didn't find a City of Boulder or Boulder County passport office in the locator ^[6].

Birth, death and recorded-document copies

Birth and death certificates: Boulder County Public Health

Fee (statewide): $25 for one copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. If you pay by credit card, there's an extra fee of $.75 plus 2.25% of the total ^[8][9].
In person in Boulder: 3450 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304, 303-441-1154. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed for lunch noon–1 p.m. In-person orders are processed "within about 15 – 20 minutes." A second office is at 515 Coffman St., Second Floor, Longmont ^[8].
Payment: cash, check or money order, or Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express ^[8].
Which records: certified birth records for people born in Colorado from 1904 to the present ^[8]. Death certificates go to eligible relatives and representatives with proof of relationship ^[9]. You can also apply online through Boulder County Public Health or VitalChek ^[8].

Recorded documents and marriage licenses: Boulder County Clerk & Recorder

Recording Division: 1750 33rd St., Suite 201, Boulder, CO 80301, 303-413-7770. In-person service is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Fridays. Most services can be done online or by phone. "You can only get marriage licenses online" ^[10].
Fees (effective July 1, 2025): $43 to record each document. Recording a death certificate is free. Marriage or civil union license: $30. Certified copy of a marriage license: $1.25. Certifying a copy of a recorded document: $1. Non-digital copies: $0.25 per page ^[10].
24-hour drop boxes: 1750 33rd St., Boulder (outside the doors on the parking lot side), plus Lafayette and Longmont. Mark the folder or envelope "Recording" and include your contact information ^[10]. Documents dropped off in Lafayette or Longmont may add 1–2 business days. Make checks payable to Boulder County Clerk & Recorder ^[12].
Copies: watermarked copies are free to view and download through the county's Public Search portal. Paper copies by mail are $0.25 per page plus postage, and certification is $1.00 per document. A military record or DD 214 has no charge for 1–3 certified copies per request. Phone card payments add $0.75 plus 2.26% ^[11].

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

Money orders (national USPS fees)

USPS money order 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 ^[13]. Boulder County Public Health and the Clerk & Recorder accept checks, and Public Health also takes money orders ^[8][12]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

We didn't find a free community shred event in Boulder on an official county, city or sponsor page as of Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store lists shredding among the services at its Boulder stores, without posted prices ^[2]. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

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

The State Department locator lists the Boulder Main Post Office, 1905 15th St., by appointment through usps.com/scheduler ^[6].

Where do I get a birth certificate in Boulder?

Boulder County Public Health, 3450 Broadway. In-person orders take about 15–20 minutes, and the first copy is $25 ^[8].

Can I record a document on a Friday in Boulder County?

Not in person. The Recording Division is open Monday–Thursday and closed Fridays, but its 24-hour drop boxes are always available ^[10].

How much can a Colorado notary charge?

Up to $15 per document in person and $25 for an electronic or remote notarization (statewide) ^[4].

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entries are examples, and prices and hours can differ by location.

Boulder Public Library, "Computers, Internet & Printing": boulderlibrary.org/services/computers-printing (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
The UPS Store, "Locations in Boulder, Colorado" (example): locations.theupsstore.com/co/boulder (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
The UPS Store Boulder (2707 Arapahoe Ave), "Notary Services" (example store): locations.theupsstore.com/co/boulder/2707-arapahoe-ave/notary (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)
U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Boulder, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Boulder County, "Birth Certificates": bouldercounty.gov/records/public/birth-certificates (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Boulder County, "Death Certificates": bouldercounty.gov/records/public/death-certificates (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Boulder County Clerk & Recorder, "Recording Fees and Requirements": bouldercounty.gov/records/recording/fees (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Boulder County Clerk & Recorder, "Requesting Copies": bouldercounty.gov/records/public/requesting-copies (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Boulder County Clerk & Recorder, "Recording Documents": bouldercounty.gov/records/recording/documents (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)

Denver document errands: free library printing and send-only fax, passport post offices, and Denver birth certificate and Clerk fees.
Fort Collins document errands: Poudre Libraries free print, scan and fax, Larimer County Clerk passport services, and Larimer County birth certificates.
Westminster, Colorado document errands: library printing and free local fax, passports at City Hall, and Adams and Jefferson county birth certificates.
Where to get something notarized, and what it costs: banks, credit unions, libraries, AAA, The UPS Store and online notary, plus state fee limits.
US passport application checklist: what to bring, fees, forms and photocopy rules from the State Department.
How to get a certified copy: birth, death, marriage, property and court records from the offices that issue them.
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