Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, Colorado, using only official and provider pages. Lakewood is in Jefferson County ("Jeffco"), so several of these offices are county offices. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
Printing, copying, scanning and fax: Jefferson County Public Library
| Service | What Jefferson County Public Library says |
|---|---|
| Print and copy | Free at all full-service locations. Print from a library computer or from your own computer or phone. Enter your library card number or a guest code at the printer [1]. |
| Remote printing | Upload to the online print portal or the ePRINTitSaaS app and pick a location. Pick up prints the same day, because they aren't saved overnight [1]. |
| Scan | Free. Scans can go to an email address or a USB drive. ScanEZ stations are at Edgewater, Golden and Lakewood libraries [1]. |
| Fax | Free to local or long-distance numbers, with no page limit. Faxes can't be received at any location [1]. |
Lakewood locations, both listed as full-service with an Office Center: Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 [2], and Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 [3]. Both list hours of Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun noon–5 p.m. The phone for both is (303) 235-5275 [2][3]. Compare printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Lakewood
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder: its FAQ says, "No, we are unable to notarize documents at this time" [9].
- 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 [12].
- 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 [13]. For other banks, see free notary options.
- The UPS Store (example store): the store at 12081 W Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80228 (Green Mountain Shopping Center) says it has a commissioned notary public on staff. Phone (303) 986-2535. Its page doesn't post a price [14]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person [12].
- Jefferson County Public Library: we didn't find a notary service on the library's Office Center page as of Oct 28, 2026 [1].
Passports in and near Lakewood
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists one acceptance facility in Lakewood, plus the county Clerk's office in nearby Golden [4]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours listed | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Post Office (USPS) | 10799 W Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226. 303-969-3200 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., by appointment | Listed as on site |
| Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder (Golden) | 100 Jefferson County Pkwy., Suite 2530, Golden, CO 80419. 303-271-8191 | Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m., by appointment | Listed as on site |
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder: passports are by appointment only. Slots "typically book very quickly" and usually open up to 30 days ahead. You can't make an appointment to renew a passport that expired less than five years ago; the Clerk points you to the State Department's renew-by-mail option instead [5].
- Clerk fees: $35 per application, payable by check, money order or credit/debit card. The State Department fee must be paid by check or money order [6]. Each application needs its own check or money order to the State Department. Photos are $15 during your appointment [7]. The Clerk suggests applying in its slower season, October through December [6].
- Post Office: the locator says to schedule at www.usps.com/scheduler [4]. USPS fees are national: a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [15].
See our passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Jefferson County Public Health, Vital Records
- Where: 800 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 1300, Golden, CO 80401. Phone 303-271-6450, fax 303-271-6451. Open Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–2 p.m., excluding holidays. You can get certificates by mail or wait for them at the office. A valid driver's license or other approved ID is required [10].
- Which births: birth certificates for any birth in Colorado from 1903 to the present [10].
- Fees (effective Jan 1, 2026): $25 for the first birth or death certificate, and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. The office says these fees are set at the state level. From March 1, 2026, card payments carry a non-refundable 2.25% service fee. Cash, check and money order have no fee [10].
- Death certificates from 1985 to 1995 take extra time to process [10].
Recorded documents: Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording: $43 per letter or legal-size document. Death record documents are free. Mailed documents come back in 2 to 4 weeks [8].
- Copies: digital copies are free. Paper requests under 20 pages are free; 20 pages or more cost $5.00 plus $0.25 per additional page. Certification is $1.00 per document, and certified copies come on paper only. Certified marriage license copies are $1.25 [8].
- Recording office: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419, 303-271-8168. Open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. [8].
Motor vehicle: Clerk and Recorder's Lakewood office
- 2099 Wadsworth Boulevard, Suite K, Lakewood, CO 80214. Call center 303-271-8100. Open Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Friday. Appointments are required [11].
- Most motor vehicle work can be done there. The exceptions are driver's licenses, which the state's offices issue, and manufactured-home title transfers, which are done in Golden [11].
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders (national USPS fees)
Post offices, including the one in Lakewood, 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 [16]. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder takes money orders for passport fees [6]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
We didn't find an upcoming free shred event published by the City of Lakewood, Jefferson County or Jefferson County Public Library as of Oct 28, 2026. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Is printing free at the library in Lakewood?
Yes. Jefferson County Public Library says printing and copying are free at all full-service locations. Lakewood and Belmar libraries are both full-service locations [1][2][3].
Can I send a fax at the library in Lakewood?
Yes. Faxing is free to local or long-distance numbers, with no page limit. Faxes can't be received [1].
Where can I apply for a passport in Lakewood?
The State Department's locator lists the Lakewood Post Office at 10799 W Alameda Ave. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder also takes applications at 100 Jefferson County Pkwy. in Golden. Both are by appointment [4][5].
How much is a birth certificate in Jefferson County?
$25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time, from Jefferson County Public Health Vital Records. Card payments add 2.25% [10].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entry is an example, and prices and hours can differ by location.
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Office Center at JCPL": jeffcolibrary.org/technology/office-center (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Lakewood Library": jeffcolibrary.org/locations/lk (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Library, "Belmar Library": jeffcolibrary.org/locations/bl (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Lakewood, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Passports": jeffco.us/1241/Passports (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Fees & Processing Times" (passports): jeffco.us/4281/Fees-Processing-Times (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Passport Requirements": jeffco.us/3862/Requirements (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording Forms & Fees": jeffco.us/4781/Forms-Fees (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Recording "Frequently Asked Questions": jeffco.us/4274/FAQs (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Public Health, "Birth & Death Certificates": jeffco.us/2083/Birth-Death-Certificates (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Motor Vehicle, "Lakewood": jeffco.us/4715/Lakewood (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 Lakewood (12081 W Alameda Pkwy), "Notary Services" (example store): locations.theupsstore.com/co/lakewood/12081-w-alameda-pkwy/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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