Colorado Springs document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Colorado Springs and El Paso County, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
Printing, copying, scanning and fax: Pikes Peak Library District
| Service | What Pikes Peak Library District says |
|---|---|
| Printing and copying | $0.10 for black and white and $0.25 for color. "Your library card is given a printing allowance of $7 each week." The allowance is issued every Monday and doesn't roll over [1]. |
| Wireless and email printing | Available at all library locations except Mobile Library Services. Print jobs stay in the queue for up to 24 hours and can be printed at any location [1]. |
| Scanning | Free. Scanner sizes are 8.5x11 and 11x17. Where you can save scans (USB, email, phone, Google Drive) varies by location [1]. |
| Fax | Free, outgoing only: "outgoing faxing services, free of charge, at all Library locations, with the exception of Mobile Library Services" [1]. |
Library phone: (719) 531-6333 [1]. For prices at The UPS Store, FedEx Office and others, see printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Colorado Springs
- 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 [7].
- 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 [8]. For other banks, see free notary options.
- The UPS Store (example store): the store at 5166 N Nevada Ave Ste 150, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 says a commissioned notary public is available and lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days." Phone (719) 358-7505. Its page doesn't post a price [9]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person [7].
- Pikes Peak Library District: we didn't find a notary service on the library's pages as of Oct 28, 2026. That doesn't mean there isn't one. Call (719) 531-6333 to ask.
Passports in Colorado Springs
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists these acceptance facilities with Colorado Springs addresses [5]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours listed | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Main (USPS) | 201 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. 719-570-5336 | Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment | Listed as on site |
| Briargate Post Office (USPS) | 8585 Criterion Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. 719-325-7795 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–noon, by appointment | Listed as on site |
| USPO Security Station (USPS) | 5755 Kittery Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. 719-938-6447 | Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–noon, by appointment. The listing adds: "walk in Passport Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10am-11am only." | Listed as on site |
All three listings say: "To schedule a passport appointment or view additional passport acceptance times, please visit www.usps.com/scheduler" [5]. Search the locator by ZIP code to see facilities in nearby towns.
- Post Office fees (national): $35.00 acceptance fee and $15.00 photo fee "if needed," paid at the Post Office [6]. The State Department's application fee is separate. See our passport checklist.
Photo prices at other stores: passport photo prices.
Birth, death and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: El Paso County Public Health
- The office provides certified copies of birth records for births that occurred in Colorado and death records for deaths that occurred in El Paso County [2].
- $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. That is the statewide fee [2].
- Card fees: "EPCPH charges fees of up to a $2 minimum or 2.39% of the total, whichever is higher." To avoid them, pay with cash, check or money order in the office [2].
- Office: 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Suite 2044, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, open to the public. Customers are seen 8 a.m.–11:50 a.m. and 1 p.m.–3:50 p.m., and no check-ins are accepted outside those hours. Phone 719-575-8492 [2].
- You can also order by mail. As of June 2026 the county says the only Colorado Vital Records approved third-party companies are VitalChek and GoCertificates. To avoid their processing fees, order directly from El Paso County Public Health [2].
- State office (statewide): the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment also takes online orders. It says normal processing for online orders is thirty business days, and a surcharge applies to card payments [11].
Recorded documents and marriage licenses: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording: since July 1, 2025, "a flat fee of $43 regardless of the number of pages." Death certificates are free to file [3].
- Copies of recorded documents: $0.25 per page, and "Certified is an additional $1.00 per document." Marriage and civil union license copies are $0.25 each, plus $1.00 to certify. Plat map copies are $3.00 per page [3].
- Copies by mail add a handling fee: $1.25 for 1–10 pages, $2.00 for 11–20 pages and $2.50 for 21–60 pages, plus the per-page copy fee [3].
- Recording a DD Form 214 is free, and certified copies of it are also free [3].
- Marriage license $30. Civil union license $30. Both are payable by cash or credit/debit card. A marriage license is valid for 35 days [4].
- Get copies at the Citizens Service Center or by mail to P.O. Box 2007, Colorado Springs, CO 80901-2007. Documents recorded before 1996 are only at the Citizens Service Center. Recording questions: (719) 520-6200 [3][4].
More on certified copies in other states: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders (national USPS fees)
Post offices, including those in Colorado Springs, 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 [10]. El Paso County Public Health takes money orders in the office with no card fee [2]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
We didn't find an upcoming El Paso County or City of Colorado Springs shred event published as of Oct 28, 2026. For paid per-pound shredding and other free options, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Can I fax for free in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Pikes Peak Library District offers free outgoing fax at all library locations except Mobile Library Services [1].
How much does printing cost at Pikes Peak Library District?
$0.10 per black-and-white page and $0.25 per color page. Each library card gets a $7 printing allowance every week, issued on Mondays, and it doesn't roll over [1].
Where can I apply for a passport in Colorado Springs?
The State Department's locator lists Colorado Springs Main (201 East Pikes Peak Ave.), Briargate Post Office (8585 Criterion Drive) and USPO Security Station (5755 Kittery Drive), all by appointment through usps.com/scheduler [5].
How much is a birth certificate in El Paso County?
$25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time, at El Paso County Public Health. Card payments carry a fee [2].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entry is an example, and prices and hours can differ by location.
- Pikes Peak Library District, "Print, Copy, and Fax": ppld.org/print-copy-fax (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- El Paso County Public Health, "Birth & Death Records": elpasocountyhealth.org/…/birth-and-death-records (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- El Paso County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording Fees": clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/recording/recording-fees (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- El Paso County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording FAQs": clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/recording/recording-faqs (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Colorado Springs, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (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 Colorado Springs (5166 N Nevada Ave), "Notary Services" (example store): locations.theupsstore.com/co/colorado-springs/5166-n-nevada-ave/notary (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, "Vital Records": cdphe.colorado.gov/vitalrecords (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
Related guides
- Denver document errands: free library printing and send-only fax, passport post offices, and Denver birth certificate and Clerk fees.
- How much it costs to fax: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, Staples and public libraries, including free library options.
- 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.
- Where to get a money order, and what it costs: USPS fees and limits, Walmart, Western Union, MoneyGram and 7-Eleven, plus cashier's checks.
- All guides