Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, Anythink Libraries, Adams County, the Adams 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 Thornton: The City of Thornton's Historic Preservation Plan describes the city's planning area as "located largely in Adams County," with a portion in Weld County to the north [17]. This page covers the Anythink Libraries branches in Thornton, the Thornton City Clerk's Office, the Adams County Clerk and Recorder and the Adams County Health Department (vital records). It doesn't cover Weld County offices. Search results for other cities and states named Thornton also turn up, so check that a result says Colorado.
Short version: Faxing is free at Anythink. Prints are 10 cents a page, and every customer gets a $5 printing credit each day [1][2]. The Thornton City Clerk's Office at City Hall takes passport applications by appointment, and passport photos there are $10 [7]. The Adams County Health Department issues birth certificates for any Colorado county [11].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax: Anythink Libraries
| Service | What Anythink says |
|---|---|
| Computer prints | 10 cents per page, black and white or color. All customers get a $5 daily printing credit on their library card. The credit resets daily and doesn't carry over. Résumés and job applications are free to print; see a staff member [2]. |
| Photocopies | 10 cents per page, self-service [1]. |
| Wireless printing | Print from a laptop or phone through the ePRINTit website or app, or by email, and pick up at your local Anythink. When printing from your own device, enter your Anythink card number so the $5 credit applies [2]. |
| Fax | Free for all Anythink customers [1]. |
| Scan | Not stated on the pages we checked [1][2]. |
Anythink branches in Thornton:
- Anythink Huron Street, 9417 Huron St., Thornton, CO 80260 [3].
- Anythink Wright Farms, 5877 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602 [4].
- Anythink Thornton Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229 [5].
- Anythink Nature Library, 6811 E. 136th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602 [6].
Anythink lists the same hours for all four: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m. and Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sunday. The phone for all four is (303) 405-3200 [3][4][5][6]. Huron Street, Wright Farms and Thornton Community Center list wireless printing [3][4][5]. Compare printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Thornton
- 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 store): the store at 871 Thornton Pkwy., Thornton, CO 80229 (Lambertson Lakes Center) says it has a commissioned notary public on staff. It lists notary hours as "Available 7 Days." Phone (303) 457-4877. Its page doesn't post a price [15]. Under state law the fee can't exceed $15 per document in person [13].
- Anythink, the City of Thornton and Adams County: we didn't find a public notary service on the Anythink, Thornton City Clerk or Adams County Clerk and Recorder pages we checked as of Oct 28, 2026.
Passports in and near Thornton
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator lists one acceptance facility in Thornton, the City of Thornton at City Hall. Nearby options include the City of Northglenn and the Adams County Clerk and Recorder in Brighton [9]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours listed | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Thornton (City Clerk's Office) | 9500 Civic Center Dr., Thornton, CO 80229. 303-538-7230 | Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., by appointment | Listed as on site |
| City of Northglenn (nearby) | 11701 Community Center Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233. 303-450-8999 | Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., by appointment | Listed as on site |
| Adams County Clerk and Recorder (Brighton) | 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Suite E2400, Brighton, CO 80601. 720-523-6020 | Mon–Fri, by appointment; see the county's times below | Listed as on site |
- Thornton City Clerk's Office: you don't need to live in Thornton to apply there. New applications on Form DS-11 need an appointment. The office can't offer times that aren't shown on its online calendar. Two separate payments are required. The State Department fee is check or money order only. The City of Thornton's fee can be paid by Visa, Mastercard, check or money order. Passport photos are $10 per person. The page doesn't list the city's fee amount [7].
- Thornton courtesy services, no appointment needed: the office will review a DS-82 renewal form before you mail it, help assemble your materials, give you a free pre-addressed envelope and take passport photos ($10 each) [7].
- Adams County Clerk and Recorder: applications are by appointment only. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Wednesday 8:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at the Adams County Government Center. The county's $35 execution fee is cash or credit/debit card only. Photos are $14, and a retake is $7. The State Department fee must be a check or money order [8].
- Processing times: Thornton's page lists routine processing at 4–6 weeks and expedited processing at 2–3 weeks, for an extra $60 per application. Mailing time isn't included [7].
See our passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death and recorded-document copies
Birth and death certificates: Adams County Health Department
- Any Colorado county: the department "issues birth and death certificates for any Colorado county" [11].
- Where: Vital Records office, 7190 Colorado Blvd., Suite 170, Commerce City, CO 80022, 720.200.1401. Open Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed for lunch 12–1 p.m. [12].
- In person: by appointment. Cash, check, money order or credit card are accepted. If the record is available, certificates are issued the same day [11].
- Other ways to order: by email at VitalRecords@adamscountyco.gov or by mail. Online orders through GoCerts add $9, and through VitalChek add $13.95 [11].
- Fee (statewide): the department's page doesn't list the certificate fee. Mesa County Public Health says the Colorado Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics sets the fee schedule statewide: $25 for a first copy and $20 for additional copies in 2026 [16].
Recorded documents: Adams County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording: $43.00 per document. Death certificates or verifications of death carry no recording fee [10].
- Copies: regular copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies are $0.25 per page plus $1.00 per document for certification, and they can't be sent electronically. Certified marriage or civil union license copies are $0.25 per page plus $1.00 per document. A credit card fee of 3% applies [10].
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 [18]. The Thornton City Clerk's Office accepts money orders for passport payments [7]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
The City of Thornton's most recent listed free Shred-A-Thon was on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at the Thornton Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., with a limit of two boxes [19]. That date has passed. We didn't find an upcoming free shred event as of Oct 28, 2026. For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Is faxing free at the library in Thornton?
Yes. Anythink says faxing is free for all Anythink customers [1].
How much does printing cost at Anythink?
10 cents per page, black and white or color. Every customer gets a $5 printing credit each day. Résumés and job applications are free to print [2].
Where can I apply for a passport in Thornton?
The Thornton City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 9500 Civic Center Dr., by appointment. You don't have to live in Thornton to apply there [7][9].
Where can I get a birth certificate near Thornton?
The Adams County Health Department's Vital Records office in Commerce City issues certificates for any Colorado county, by appointment in person or by email, mail or online [11][12].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. The UPS Store entry is an example, and prices and hours can differ by location.
- Anythink Libraries, "Library Guidelines": anythinklibraries.org/about/library-guidelines (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Anythink Libraries, "Wireless Printing": anythinklibraries.org/wireless-printing-at-anythink (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Anythink Libraries, "Anythink Huron Street": anythinklibraries.org/anythink-huron-street (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Anythink Libraries, "Anythink Wright Farms": anythinklibraries.org/anythink-wright-farms (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Anythink Libraries, "Anythink Thornton Community Center": anythinklibraries.org/anythink-thornton-community-center (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Anythink Libraries, "Anythink Locations": anythinklibraries.org/anythink-locations (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- City of Thornton, "U.S. Passports": thorntonco.gov/city-services/us-passports (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Adams County, "Apply for a Passport": adamscountyco.gov/service/apply-for-a-passport (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (search: Thornton, CO): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Adams County Clerk and Recorder, "Recording Department Fee Schedule": adamscountyco.gov/…/recording-department-fee-schedule (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Adams County Health Department, "Order a Colorado Birth Certificate": adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/birth-death-certificates/birth-certificate (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- Adams County Health Department, "Birth & Death Certificates": adamscountyhealthdepartment.org/birth-death-certificates (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 Thornton (871 Thornton Pkwy), "Notary Services" (example store): locations.theupsstore.com/co/thornton/871-thornton-pkwy/notary (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 Thornton, Historic Preservation Plan, "Executive Summary" (PDF): thorntonco.gov/…/Executive Summary_FNL_ENG.pdf (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- City of Thornton, "Shred-A-Thon and Fill-A-Backpack": thorntonco.gov/…/shred-thon-and-fill-backpack (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
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