Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction, 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 Grand Junction, Mesa County, Mesa County Libraries, Mesa County Public Health, 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 Grand Junction: This page covers Mesa County Libraries, whose Central Library is at 443 N. 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501, 970-243-4442 [3]; Mesa County Public Health, which runs the birth and death certificate counter at 510 29 1/2 Road [9]; and the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder at 200 S. Spruce Street [6]. The City of Grand Junction City Clerk is at 250 N 5th Street, 970-244-1509 [11].
Short version: Library prints and copies are 15 cents a side in black and white, and faxing is free online through Got Free Fax [1]. The Grand Junction Main Post Office at 241 N. 4th St. is listed as a passport acceptance facility, by appointment [12]. Birth certificates cost $25 for a first copy at Mesa County Public Health [9]. The Clerk and Recorder charges a flat $43.00 to record a document [8].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax: Mesa County Libraries
| Service | What Mesa County Libraries says |
|---|---|
| Prints | 15 cents per side for letter or legal black and white. 70 cents per side for letter or legal color, at Central, Clifton or Fruita only. Each library has black and white printers and copiers [1]. |
| Photocopies | Same prices as printing: 15 cents per side black and white, 70 cents per side color (Central, Clifton or Fruita only) [1]. |
| Payment | Coins or bills in the printer/copiers or at the counter, depending on location. Credit card at the Central or Clifton locations [1]. |
| Wireless printing | At the Central, Clifton and Fruita libraries, from a phone, laptop or by email. You have 72 hours to pick up your prints [2]. |
| Fax | Free online fax through Got Free Fax, up to 10 pages per fax and 5 times per day [1]. |
| Scan | Free scanning to email or USB at all branches except Gateway [1]. |
- Central Library: 443 N. 6th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501, 970-243-4442. Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m. [3]. Drive-thru hours are Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m., closed Sunday [4].
- Orchard Mesa Branch: 230 E Lynwood Street, Grand Junction, CO 81503, 970-243-0181. Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday [3]. Color printing isn't listed for this branch [1].
- The UPS Store (example): The UPS Store lists 2 Grand Junction locations: 2536 Rimrock Ave, Ste 400 (81505), (970) 241-4646, and 2695 Patterson Rd, Ste 2 (81506), (970) 241-6103. Its Grand Junction page lists printing, shredding, notarizing and faxing among its services. It doesn't post prices there [19].
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Grand Junction
- 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 [14].
- 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 [15]. For other banks, see free notary options.
- The UPS Store (example): its Grand Junction page lists notarizing among its services, without prices [19]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person [14].
- Recording a notarized document: the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder says the entire document must be completed and signed before a notary (if required) before you come in to record it [6].
- Library, county and city: we didn't find a public notary service on the Mesa County Libraries, Mesa County Clerk and Recorder or City of Grand Junction City Clerk pages we checked.
Passports in Grand Junction
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists one acceptance facility with a Grand Junction address [12]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours listed | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction Main Post Office | 241 N. 4th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501. 970-244-3434 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; by appointment | Listed as on site |
- Appointments: the locator says to schedule a passport appointment or view other passport acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler [12].
- Post Office fees (national): USPS charges a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [13].
- Mesa County Clerk and Recorder: its page lists motor vehicle, recording, elections, liquor and marijuana licensing and clerk to the board as its functions [5]. We didn't find passport services on the county or City of Grand Junction clerk pages we checked, and the locator data has no entry for either.
See our passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Mesa County Public Health
- Where: Birth and Death Certificate Counter, Community Services Building (Public Health), 510 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81504, 970-248-6900. Certificate hours are Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.–noon. Certificate staff: 970-683-6658 [9].
- Fees: $25.00 for the first copy, and $20.00 for each additional copy of the same record bought at the same time. Starting June 1, 2026, a processing fee is added to all credit and debit card payments [9]. The Colorado Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics sets the fee schedule statewide [10].
- Which records: birth certificates for all Colorado counties. Death certificates for deaths in Mesa County from 1910 to present, and death records for the whole state from 1975 to present [9].
- Who and what to bring: the registrant, parents, siblings, spouses and people with a tangible interest. Current ID is required, and proof of relationship may be required [9].
- Other ways to order: online through VitalChek (an additional fee is charged), or by email or mail with a copy of your ID. Mail goes to P.O. Box 20,000, Department 5033, Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001 [9].
Recorded documents: Mesa County Clerk and Recorder
- Where: Central Services (Recording), 200 S. Spruce Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. [6].
- Recording: a flat $43.00 per document regardless of page count, with no fee for official death records. The chart is dated July 23, 2026 [8].
- Copies: in-person copies of recorded documents are $.25 per page, and certification is $1.00 per document. Extra charges apply for mailing or faxing copies [7]. The fee chart lists a non-certified copy at $.25 and a certified copy at $1.25 [8].
- Searching: recorded documents are free to search, view and print online after you create an account [7].
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 [16]. Mesa County Public Health accepts a check or money order with mailed or emailed certificate requests [9]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
We didn't find an upcoming free shred event in Grand Junction as of Oct 28, 2026. Alpine Bank's 2026 Mesa County shred events were on Saturday, April 11, at its Downtown branch (225 N. 5th Street) and Horizon Dr. branch (709 Horizon Drive). Those dates have passed. Its events allow a maximum of 4 boxes per household and business [17]. Guardian Storage listed a Grand Junction Shred-It event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., with a limit of 5 file boxes per person. That date has also passed [18]. The UPS Store's Grand Junction page lists shredding among its services, without prices [19]. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Grand Junction?
The State Department locator lists the Grand Junction Main Post Office, 241 N. 4th St., with passport hours by appointment. Book at usps.com/scheduler [12].
How much does printing cost at the library in Grand Junction?
Mesa County Libraries charges 15 cents per side for black and white and 70 cents per side for color. Color is at Central, Clifton or Fruita only [1].
Is faxing free at the library in Grand Junction?
Yes, online through Got Free Fax, up to 10 pages per fax and 5 times per day [1].
Where can I get a birth certificate in Grand Junction?
At Mesa County Public Health, 510 29 1/2 Road, Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.–noon. The first copy is $25 [9].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entry is an example, and prices and hours can differ by location. The Mesa County Libraries "Locations" page and its fax handout PDF returned a bot check or a 403 to our fetch, so we used the library's Hours and Locations and Computers and Technology pages instead.
- Mesa County Libraries, "Computers and Technology": mesacountylibraries.org/services/computers-and-technology (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County Libraries, "Wireless Printing": mesacountylibraries.org/…/wireless-printing (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County Libraries, "Hours and Locations": mesacountylibraries.org/aboutus/hours (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County Libraries, "Central Library": mesacountylibraries.org/aboutus/hours/central-library (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County, "Clerk and Recorder's Office": mesacounty.us/departments-and-services/clerk-and-recorder (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording a document": mesacounty.us/…/recording/recording-document (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County Clerk and Recorder, "Search Recorded Documents": mesacounty.us/…/recording/search-recorded-documents (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County Clerk and Recorder, recording fee chart (updated July 23, 2026, PDF): mesacounty.us/…/fee_chart_updated_2025_4.pdf (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County Public Health, "Birth and Death Certificates": mesacounty.us/…/birth-and-death-certificates (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Mesa County, "Increasing fees for birth and death certificates starting January 1, 2026": mesacounty.us/news/…/increasing-fees-birth-and-death-certificates-starting-january-1-2026 (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- City of Grand Junction, "City Clerk": gjcity.org/271/City-Clerk (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Grand Junction, 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)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Alpine Bank, "Community Shred Day": alpinebank.com/about-us/giving-back/community-shred-day.html (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Guardian Storage, "Shred-It": guardianstorage.com/shred (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- The UPS Store, "Locations in Grand Junction, Colorado" (example): locations.theupsstore.com/co/grand-junction (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
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