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

Centennial, 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 Centennial, 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.

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Which offices serve Centennial: Arapahoe County has a Centennial branch of the Clerk and Recorder at Lima Plaza, 6954 S. Lima St. ^[11], and Arapahoe County Public Health offers vital records appointments at Lima Plaza, 6964 S. Lima Street ^[14]. Library service comes from Arapahoe Libraries, which has four libraries with Centennial addresses: Castlewood, Koelbel, Smoky Hill and Southglenn ^[2][3][4][5]. Passport search results can include other places with "Centennial" in a street name, such as Centennial Parkway in Sandy, Utah, so check that a result says Centennial, Colorado ^[7].

Short version: Arapahoe Libraries offers free printing, free scanning and free outgoing fax at every library ^[1]. The City of Centennial accepts passport applications by appointment at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd. ^[8]. Birth certificates are $25 for the first copy (statewide fee), and Arapahoe County Public Health doesn't add a card fee ^[13].

Printing, copying, scanning and fax: Arapahoe Libraries

Service	What Arapahoe Libraries says
Printing and copying	"Free printing from computers at all libraries," or wirelessly from your own device. Color or black and white, with a daily limit of up to 200 single-sided pages. Only library paper can be used. Letter, legal and tabloid (11"x17") sizes ^[1].
Scanning	Every library has a scan station that can send to an email address, save to a USB drive or save online. "There is no charge for this service" ^[1].
Fax	"Fax machines are available at every library, free of charge, to send outgoing documents" ^[1]. The page doesn't mention receiving faxes.
Computers and Wi-Fi	Library computers are available for 30 minutes at a time, extended if no one is waiting. Laptops for in-library use are offered at Castlewood, Koelbel, Smoky Hill and Southglenn, among others. Free Wi-Fi at all locations ^[1].

Arapahoe Libraries locations with Centennial addresses (library phone 303-LIBRARY, (303) 542-7279):

Koelbel Library, 5955 S. Holly St., Centennial 80121: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 12–5 p.m. ^[2]
Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S. Biscay Cir., Centennial 80015: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 12–5 p.m. It lists itself as closed all day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, for election polling ^[3].
Castlewood Library, 6739 S. Uinta St., Centennial 80112: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 12–5 p.m. ^[4]
Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial 80122: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun 12–5 p.m. ^[5]

The branch pages list closures for Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving and the day after (Nov. 26–27), and Christmas Eve and Day (Dec. 24–25), with early 5 p.m. closings on Nov. 25 and Dec. 31 ^[2]. For store prices, see printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Centennial

Arapahoe Libraries: its notary guide says "Arapahoe Libraries does not currently offer notary services" ^[6].
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 ^[17].
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 ^[18]. For other banks, see free notary options.
The UPS Store (example store): the store at 16748 E Smoky Hill Rd Ste 9C, Centennial, CO 80015 says it has a commissioned notary public and lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days." Phone (303) 680-2300. Its page doesn't post a price ^[19]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person ^[17].
City of Centennial: the City Clerk's list of services doesn't include notary service ^[9].

Passports in Centennial

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists one acceptance facility with a Centennial, Colorado address ^[7]:

Facility	Address and phone	Passport hours listed	Photos
City of Centennial	13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112. 303-325-8000	Tue–Fri 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m., closed 12–1 p.m., by appointment (the city's own page says Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.)	Listed as on site

City of Centennial Passport Office: takes first-time adult applications and new and renewal minor applications. It does not accept adult renewals. Appointments are by appointment only through the city's online portal, at the Centennial Civic Center, and "Walk-ins are not accepted." Each 20-minute slot is for one applicant, so book one slot per person. Arriving more than 5 minutes late means rescheduling ^[8].
City fees: acceptance fee $35 and optional photo fee $15, paid by cash, check or money order to the City of Centennial. The city doesn't take debit or credit cards, and you must bring a checkbook or money order or you'll be turned away. The city's page lists the State Department fees as $130 for adults (16 and older) and $100 for ages 15 and younger, by check or money order to the U.S. Department of State. Phone 303-754-3400, email Passport@centennialco.gov ^[8].
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder: the locator lists the county's passport offices in Littleton (5334 South Prince St.) and Aurora (490 S Chambers Rd), not at the Centennial branch ^[7]. Book through the county's online scheduler, because "Appointments cannot be made by phone." Appointments are released 21 days ahead. The county's processing fee is "exactly $35 per application," by check or money order to "Arapahoe County Clerk." The Littleton office has a self-service photo booth: two photos for $14.99 plus tax ^[10].
Post Office: USPS fees are national: a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[20]. The locator lists no post office with a Centennial address ^[7]. Search by ZIP code to find nearby ones.

See our passport checklist and passport photo prices.

Birth, death and recorded-document copies

Birth and death certificates: Arapahoe County Public Health

Fee (statewide): $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time ^[13].
Any Colorado county: the office 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 ^[13].
In person in Centennial: appointments at Centennial—Lima Plaza, 6964 S. Lima Street, or Aurora—Altura Plaza. Call 303-734-4300 to schedule ^[14]. Hours are Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed daily 12–1 p.m. In-person payment can be cash, check, money order or credit card, and certificates are "typically issued within 20 minutes" ^[13].

Recorded documents and marriage licenses: Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder

Centennial branch: Arapahoe County Lima Plaza, 6954 S. Lima St., Centennial, CO 80112, (303) 795-4500. Since Jan. 1, 2026, all Clerk and Recorder branches open at 8 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Some in-person services are by appointment only. Red 24-hour document drop boxes are outside every branch and take check or money order only ^[11].
Recording: a flat $43 per document under Colorado HB 24-1269 (a statewide change). DD214 recording and 2 certified copies are free. Death certificates and verification of death are free ^[12].
Copies: $0.25 per page non-certified. Add $1 per document for a certified copy. Online purchases add a $2 card fee per transaction. Marriage or civil union license: $30 ^[12].

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 ^[21]. Money orders work for the City of Centennial's passport fees and the county's passport processing fee and drop-box payments ^[8][10][11]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office: its annual Shred-A-Thon page lists "September 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to Noon," with up to three clean trash bags or bankers' boxes per vehicle. The Sheriff's Office is at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial ^[15]. That date has passed.
Arapahoe Credit Union (example): its free community shred and e-recycling event was Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Newton Middle School, 4001 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, open to the whole community ^[16]. That date has also passed.

We didn't find another upcoming free shred event in Centennial published as of Oct 28, 2026. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

Is printing free at Arapahoe Libraries in Centennial?

Yes. Arapahoe Libraries says printing from library computers is free at all libraries, up to 200 single-sided pages a day. Scanning and outgoing fax are free too ^[1].

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

The City of Centennial accepts first-time adult and minor applications by appointment at the Centennial Civic Center, 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd. It doesn't take adult renewals or walk-ins ^[8].

Where do I get a birth certificate in Centennial?

Arapahoe County Public Health has appointments at Lima Plaza, 6964 S. Lima Street. Call 303-734-4300. It issues certificates for births in any Colorado county ^[13][14].

Can I get something notarized at the library in Centennial?

No. Arapahoe Libraries says it "does not currently offer notary services" ^[6]. Colorado caps notary fees at $15 per document in person ^[17].

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store and Arapahoe Credit Union entries are examples, and prices and hours can differ by location. The State Department's Colorado Passport Agency page blocked our fetch, so this page doesn't cover it.

Arapahoe Libraries, "Print, Copy & Computers": arapahoelibraries.org/print-copy-computers (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe Libraries, Koelbel Library: arapahoelibraries.org/locations/ko (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe Libraries, Smoky Hill Library: arapahoelibraries.org/locations/SM (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe Libraries, Castlewood Library: arapahoelibraries.org/locations/CW (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe Libraries, Southglenn Library: arapahoelibraries.org/locations/SG (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe Libraries, "Notary Services": arapahoelibraries.org/blogs/post/notary-services (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Centennial, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
City of Centennial, "Apply for a New Passport": centennialco.gov/Online-Services/Apply-for-a-New-Passport (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
City of Centennial, "City Clerk": centennialco.gov/Government/Departments/City-Clerk (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)
Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording Fees": arapahoeco.gov/…/recording_fees.php (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)
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, "Shred-a-thon": arapahoeco.gov/…/shred-a-thon.php (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Arapahoe Credit Union, "Free Shred and E-Recycling" (example): arapahoecu.org/creditunion/offers/shred.html (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 Centennial (16748 E Smoky Hill Rd), "Notary Services" (example store): locations.theupsstore.com/co/centennial/16748-e-smoky-hill-rd/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)

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