Parker, 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 Parker, 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 Town of Parker, Douglas County, Douglas County Libraries, the Douglas County Health Department, 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 Parker: This page covers Douglas County Libraries, whose Parker library is at 20105 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138 [2]; the Town of Parker Town Clerk, which runs a passport office at Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet [3][4]; the Douglas County Recording Office at 301 Wilcox Street in Castle Rock [9]; and the Douglas County Health Department, which issues birth and death certificates in Englewood [12].
Short version: Library prints are 10 cents a page in black and white and 25 cents in color [1]. The Town of Parker takes new passport applications by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and doesn't accept cash [3]. Birth certificates are $25 for a first copy from the Douglas County Health Department [12]. The Douglas County Recording Office charges $43 to record a document [10].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax: Douglas County Libraries, Parker
| Service | What the library says |
|---|---|
| Printing (letter size only) | Black and white: 10 cents per page, 20 cents per double-sided page. Color: 25 cents per page, no double-sided color printing [1]. |
| Copying (letter and legal) | Black and white: 10 cents per page, 20 cents double-sided. Color: 25 cents per page, 50 cents double-sided. 11 x 17 copies: 20 cents black and white, 50 cents color [1]. |
| How to print | Print on the public printers during library hours from any device, upload through the Princh website, or email to parker-bw@ewprints.com (black and white) or parker-color@ewprints.com (color). Pick up at the print release station. Jobs not picked up within two hours are deleted [1]. |
| Paying | "See a DCL staff member to pay with your Visa or MasterCard ($1 minimum)" [1]. |
| Fax and scanning | We didn't find a public fax or scan service on the library's Library Basics page or its Parker page [1][2]. Call the library to ask. |
- Douglas County Libraries, Parker: 20105 East Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Customer Service: (303) 791-7323. The library is also home to The Recording Studio [2].
- The UPS Store (example): The UPS Store lists 3 Parker locations, all in 80134: Downtown Parker, 10940 S Parker Rd, (303) 841-8483; Lincoln & Jordan, 17011 Lincoln Ave, (303) 841-0919; and Stroh Ranch Shopping Center, 13009 S Parker Rd, (720) 260-4775. Its Parker page lists printing, shredding, notarizing and faxing among its services. It doesn't post prices there [17].
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Parker
- 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 [13].
- 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 [14]. For other banks, see free notary options.
- The UPS Store (example): its Parker page lists notarizing among its services, without prices [17]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person [13].
- Town of Parker: we didn't find a general public notary service on the Town Clerk pages we checked. The Town's 2026 Election page tells council candidates they can come to Town Hall to have their Candidate Affidavit notarized [4][5].
- Library: we didn't find a notary service on the Douglas County Libraries pages we checked [1][2].
Passports in Parker
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists one acceptance facility with a Parker, Colorado address [6]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours listed | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Parker | 20120 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138. 303-841-0353 | Tue and Thu 8:30 a.m.–noon; by appointment | Listed as on site |
- Town hours and rules: the Town of Parker Passport Office takes new adult and minor passport applications and minor renewals, by appointment only, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Parker Town Hall. Appointments are released 30 days at a time. It doesn't process adult renewals [3].
- One applicant per appointment: the Town accepts one applicant per 15-minute appointment, so book one time for each applicant. Late arrivals are turned away and asked to reschedule [3].
- Fees: cash is not accepted. The State Department fee (national) is $130, by check or money order only. The Town of Parker acceptance fee is $35 and a photo taken by Town staff is $15, by check, money order or credit card. The Town lists $60 extra for expedited processing and $26.87 for faster return shipping, both paid to the State Department [3].
- Birth certificates: the Town needs a birth certificate issued by the state or county and can't accept hospital-issued ones [3].
- Urgent travel: if you need an emergency passport or are traveling within 14 days, the Town says to work directly with the Department of State [3].
- Contact: passport services, Town Clerk, 303.805.3198, clerk@parkerco.gov [3].
- Douglas County Recording Office (Castle Rock, not Parker): new passport applications by appointment only, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at 301 Wilcox Street. Appointments can be scheduled 28 days in advance. The county takes passport photos for $13 [8].
- Post offices: we didn't find a post office with a Parker, Colorado address in the locator data we used. A "Parker Post Office" result is in Parker, AZ, which we left out [6]. USPS fees (national) are a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee if needed [7].
See also passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Douglas County Health Department
- In person (Englewood, not Parker): 11045 E. Lansing Circle, 3rd Floor, Suite 337, Englewood, CO 80112. Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. No appointment is needed, and records are available for births and deaths in any Colorado county. Phone 720-643-2480 [12]. The same page also gives Suite 300 for this address, so check before you go [12].
- Fee (statewide): $25 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy of the same certificate ordered at the same time [12].
- Payment: credit and debit cards carry a 2.5% convenience fee with a $2.00 minimum [12].
- Online orders: processing takes 5 business days, with an extra charge [12].
Recorded documents and marriage licenses: Douglas County Recording Office, Castle Rock
- Office (Castle Rock, not Parker): 301 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-660-7446. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. [9]. We didn't find a Recording Office location in Parker on the county pages we checked.
- Recording fees: $43 per document; land survey plats are $50 [10].
- Copy fees: recorded documents $.25 per printed page; certification $1.00 per document. Recorded documents can also be viewed online through LandmarkWeb [10].
- Marriage or civil union license: $30, cash or credit card only. Apply online first, then come to 301 Wilcox Street in Castle Rock by appointment, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. A certified copy is $1.25 [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 [15]. The Town of Parker accepts money orders for passport fees [3]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
We didn't find a Town of Parker or Douglas County shred event on the official pages we checked. As an example of a neighborhood event, the Stonegate Village Owners Association held a free Shred Day on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9–11 a.m., at the Stonegate North Pool, 9540 Stonegate Parkway, with a limit of 5 banker boxes and no CDs or drives. That date has passed [16]. The UPS Store lists shredding at its Parker locations, without prices [17]. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Where can I apply for a passport in Parker?
At Parker Town Hall, 20120 E. Mainstreet, by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cash isn't accepted [3].
How much does printing cost at the library in Parker?
Douglas County Libraries charges 10 cents per page for black and white and 25 cents per page for color, letter size only [1].
Can I renew my adult passport at the Town of Parker?
No. The Town doesn't process adult renewals. Adults renew by mail or online with the State Department [3].
Where can I get a birth certificate near Parker?
At the Douglas County Health Department, 11045 E. Lansing Circle in Englewood, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The first copy is $25 [12].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entry is an example, and prices and hours can differ by location. The Stonegate shred event is an example of a past neighborhood event. None of the sources we fetched were blocked.
- Douglas County Libraries, "Library Basics": dcl.org/library-basics (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Douglas County Libraries, "Parker": dcl.org/parker (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Town of Parker, "Passport Services": parkerco.gov/2452/Passport-Services (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Town of Parker, "Town Clerk": parkerco.gov/113/Town-Clerk (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Town of Parker, "2026 Election Information": parkerco.gov/2026Election (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Parker, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Douglas County, "Passports": douglasco.gov/recording/passports (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Douglas County, "Recording Office": douglasco.gov/recording (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Douglas County, "Recording Home & Property Documents": douglasco.gov/recording/recording-documents (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Douglas County, "Marriage / Civil Union Licenses": douglasco.gov/recording/marriage-licenses (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Douglas County Health Department, "Vital Records": douglasco.gov/health-department/vital-records (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)
- Stonegate Village Owners Associations, "Stonegate Messenger," April 2026 (PDF): pcms.net/…/4.-Stonegate-April-2026.pdf (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- The UPS Store, "Locations in Parker, Colorado" (example): locations.theupsstore.com/co/parker (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
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