Colorado Department of Public Health phone, Vital Records, CIIS, WIC, complaints and environmental help
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, commonly called CDPHE, is the state public-health and environmental agency for Colorado. Many users search for “Colorado Department of Public Health” when they need a certificate, vaccine record, WIC clinic, local health office, facility complaint, air or water record, or environmental incident report.
This guide helps you choose the correct official CDPHE route before you call, visit, order records, file a complaint, request data, report an incident, or contact the wrong office.
Find the right Colorado public-health service
Select the task you need. This tool does not book appointments or check live wait times, but it points you to the right official starting point.
Call 303-692-2000 or toll-free 1-800-886-7689 for general CDPHE routing. The main address is 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246.
Colorado Department of Public Health quick answer
The main Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment phone number is 303-692-2000. CDPHE also lists the toll-free number 1-800-886-7689 and TDD access through 711.
The main CDPHE address is 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. For Vital Records, call 303-692-2200. For CIIS immunization record help, call 303-692-2420. For Colorado WIC state business, call 303-692-2400, but local WIC appointments should go through a local WIC clinic.
For county-level help such as local vaccines, restaurant concerns, mold or pests, local health alerts and local clinic services, use Colorado’s official local public health agency finder. For a practical county example, see our Adams County Health Department guide.
Official verification before using this Colorado guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed guide uses official CDPHE pages for contact details, Vital Records, certificate ordering, CIIS immunization contacts, Colorado WIC, local public health agency lookup, health-facility complaints, public-health and environmental concern reporting, food-safety contacts, CoHID, environmental tracking and public-record routing.
Phone numbers, processing times, appointment rules, fees, eligibility, facility complaint contacts, environmental reporting routes, local agency hours and public-record procedures can change. Always verify final details on the official CDPHE or local agency page before visiting, paying, mailing documents, filing a complaint or relying on a deadline.
What this Colorado Department of Public Health guide covers
CDPHE vs local public health agency: which office should you use?
CDPHE is the statewide public-health and environmental agency. It manages statewide programs, records systems, environmental divisions, health-facility oversight, public-health data, disease control, WIC program support and state-level guidance.
Local public health agencies handle many practical local needs: county clinics, local restaurant concerns, local immunization services, local disease control, mold or pest concerns in some settings, county health alerts and local public-health services.
For broader office-finding steps, use our health department near me guide.
Colorado Department of Public Health phone numbers by service
Use the direct route when you know the task. Vital Records, CIIS, WIC, facility complaints, food safety and environmental incidents all have different official starting points.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to say first | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General CDPHE routing | 303-692-2000 1-800-886-7689 | “I need help routing a Colorado public health or environment service.” | County, service, deadline, record type, facility name or environmental issue. |
| Vital Records | 303-692-2200 vital.records@state.co.us | “I need help with a Colorado birth, death, marriage, divorce or adoption record.” | Record type, full name, event date, county, eligibility, ID and payment question. |
| CIIS immunization records | 303-692-2420 cdphe.ciis@state.co.us | “I need help accessing or correcting an immunization record in CIIS.” | Full name, date of birth, provider, vaccine date, school/work deadline and portal issue. |
| General immunization information | 303-692-2700 cdphe_vacs@state.co.us | “I need vaccine schedule or immunization program information.” | Age, vaccine needed, county, school/work/travel context. |
| Vaccines for Children provider help | 303-692-2650 cdphe_VFC@state.co.us | “I need VFC provider or vaccine program help.” | Provider name, PIN if available, vaccine question and reporting issue. |
| Colorado WIC | 303-692-2400 for state WIC business | “I need state WIC information or local clinic routing.” | Applicant, county, local clinic, eWIC issue, income/program proof question. |
| Food resources | 1-855-855-4626 Food Resource Hotline | “I need community food resource help in Colorado.” | County, ZIP code, household need and urgent food situation. |
| eWIC card support | 1-844-234-4950 or ebtEDGE | “I need help with Colorado eWIC balance, PIN or card benefits.” | Card details, clinic, participant info and shopping issue. |
| Health facilities general | 303-692-2836 | “I need health facilities information or complaint routing.” | Facility name, type, address and issue. |
| Environmental incident | 1-877-518-5608 | “Immediate public-health or environmental assistance is required.” | Location, material, release type, time, waterway/drain impact and caller contact. |
| Retail food program | 303-692-3645, option 1 | “I need retail food licensing or program guidance.” | Business name, county, permit type, invoice or inspection question. |
| CoHID health statistics | 303-692-2160 cdphe.healthstatistics@state.co.us | “I need Colorado health statistics or CoHID data help.” | Dataset, measure, year, geography and intended use. |
CDPHE Denver office, mailing address and map
The main CDPHE address is 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. The main phone is 303-692-2000. CDPHE contact pages also point users to specific program divisions rather than one all-purpose desk.
For Vital Records, CDPHE lists a temporary renovation note directing users to 710 S Ash St, Denver, CO 80246, Building C while the office space is under renovation. Always verify the current appointment location before visiting.
Colorado birth, death, marriage, divorce and other vital records
Colorado vital records include birth, death, adoption, marriage and divorce records. CDPHE states that these records are confidential under Colorado law, are not public records and are not searchable online.
Vital Records can only release records to eligible requesters. Birth and death records may also be available through local vital records offices. Marriage records may involve county clerk and recorder offices. Divorce, separation or annulment records may involve district court clerks.
| Record need | Best official route | What to prepare | Important warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | CDPHE certificate order page or local vital records office. | Application, ID, proof of eligibility, fees, full name, date, county and parent details when required. | Vital records are confidential and not searchable online as public records. |
| Death certificate | CDPHE certificate order page or local vital records office. | Application, ID, proof of eligibility, fees, decedent name, date, county and relationship. | Access depends on eligibility and record rules. |
| Marriage verification | CDPHE verification or county clerk and recorder depending on need. | Names, date, county, proof of eligibility and exact document type needed. | A marriage verification may not replace a county record for every purpose. |
| Divorce verification | CDPHE verification or district court clerk depending on document needed. | Names, date, county/court and proof of eligibility. | Full divorce decrees usually require court records. |
| Correction or change | CDPHE correction/change pages. | Correction form, identification, eligibility and documentary evidence. | Processing fees are non-refundable and in-person service is appointment-only. |
Colorado vital-record ordering steps
- Choose the exact record type: birth, death, marriage verification, divorce verification, adoption or correction.
- Confirm eligibility. Do not assume every Colorado record is public.
- Choose online, mail, appointment-based in-person service or local vital records office when allowed.
- Prepare application, ID, proof of eligibility and non-refundable application fees.
- Check current processing times before paying or mailing documents.
- For passport, court, estate, insurance, school or legal use, verify the exact certificate type required.
Colorado CIIS immunization records, vaccine record help and school forms
The Colorado Immunization Information System, or CIIS, is the main Colorado immunization record system. Patients and legal guardians can access immunization records through the CIIS public portal.
CIIS records may not be complete if a provider, pharmacy, school or clinic did not report the vaccine. If a record is missing, check with the provider, pharmacy, school or local health department where vaccines were given.
Immunization record checklist
- Full legal name and previous names if applicable.
- Date of birth.
- Parent or legal guardian information for minors.
- Provider, pharmacy, school, health department or clinic where vaccines were received.
- Approximate vaccine dates and vaccine type.
- School, college, work, travel or child-care deadline.
- Any portal error message, password issue or missing-dose detail.
Colorado WIC, eWIC card, local clinics and food support
Colorado WIC provides food assistance, nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling, breast pumps and referrals for eligible families. For eligibility and appointment questions, Colorado WIC directs users to start an online application or find a WIC office near them.
State WIC business uses 303-692-2400. Local appointment questions should go through a local WIC clinic. The Food Resource Hotline is 1-855-855-4626. eWIC card users may use 1-844-234-4950 or ebtEDGE for balance and benefit help.
What to prepare for a Colorado WIC appointment
- Proof of identity for the applicant and parent/caregiver when requested.
- Proof of Colorado address.
- Proof of income or qualifying program participation.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information.
- Clinic appointment instructions.
- Questions about eWIC, benefits, approved foods, WICShopper and breastfeeding support.
Colorado health facility complaints, nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living
CDPHE investigates health-facility complaints involving quality of care, patient or resident rights, building and equipment safety and certain facility-specific issues. Anyone with knowledge or concerns about a health care entity can file a complaint.
Anonymous complaints are accepted, but CDPHE warns that anonymous complaints must include enough detail for investigators to review the concern because staff may not be able to contact the complainant for more information.
| Facility type | Common route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital complaint | CDPHE hospital complaint route; contact page lists hospital complaint phone 303-692-2827 or toll-free extension routing. | Facility name, unit, patient, date, billing/financial-assistance issue if applicable, care concern and documents. |
| Nursing home complaint | CDPHE nursing home complaint route; contact page lists 303-692-2442 or toll-free extension routing. | Facility name, resident, date, care issue, injuries, witnesses and safety risk. |
| Assisted living residence | CDPHE assisted living complaint route; contact page lists 303-691-4045 or toll-free extension routing. | Facility name, resident, medication/care issue, date and immediate danger level. |
| Home care, hospice or dialysis | Use CDPHE health facility complaint contacts for the exact facility type. | Agency/facility name, patient, dates, missed care, care plan and supporting evidence. |
| General facility question | Health Facilities general phone 303-692-2836. | Facility type, license/certification question and exact issue. |
Before filing a facility complaint
- Write the facility name, address and facility type.
- Write the date and what happened.
- Include the patient or resident impact.
- Collect documents, photos or notes if appropriate and lawful.
- Explain whether the issue is urgent or ongoing.
- Call emergency services first if someone is in immediate danger.
Colorado public health or environmental concern reporting
CDPHE helps coordinate responses to environmental spills, sanitary sewer overflows and chemical or hazardous releases to air, waterways, storm drains or the ground. If immediate assistance is required, use the Colorado Incident Reporting Line at 1-877-518-5608.
Local public health agencies may handle building issues with mold or pests, living condition concerns and restaurant concerns. Use the official local-agency finder when the issue is local rather than statewide.
| Concern | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Spill, release or urgent incident | Colorado Incident Reporting Line: 1-877-518-5608 or online incident reporting when not immediate. | Location, material, amount, waterway/storm-drain impact, time, responsible party and caller contact. |
| Mold, pests or living conditions | Local public health agency and housing resources when applicable. | Address, owner/landlord contact, notice given, photos, dates and health/safety concern. |
| Restaurant concern | Local public health agency or local retail food program. | Restaurant name, address, date, food item, symptoms and receipt if available. |
| Air quality issue | Air Pollution Control Division complaint or contact route. | Location, source, smell/smoke/dust description, time, photos and health impact. |
| Water quality or drinking water records | Water Quality Control Division and public water system record routes. | Water system name, permit number, location, issue and sample/notice details if available. |
Colorado food safety, foodborne illness and retail food licensing
Food issues can be state or local depending on the facility type and county. CDPHE contact pages list retail food licensing contacts, manufactured food contacts and foodborne illness reporting routes.
For local restaurants, the local public health agency is often the fastest path. For retail food program licensing questions, CDPHE lists 303-692-3645, option 1. For manufactured food, warehousing, selling and wholesaling questions, CDPHE lists 303-692-3645, option 2.
CDPHE public records, CORA, environmental records, CoHID and public health data
CDPHE provides public-record request resources under Colorado open-records rules. But vital records are different: birth, death, adoption, marriage and divorce records are confidential and are not searchable online as public records.
Use CoHID for Colorado health information data and Environmental Public Health Tracking for environmental health indicators. For specific public-record requests, use the official CDPHE public-records route.
What CDPHE may not be the right office for
CDPHE handles many public-health and environmental issues, but some searches belong to another Colorado agency, local office, court, provider or emergency route.
Colorado Department of Public Health help by county search intent
Many searches for CDPHE are really county-level searches. Denver, Adams County, Boulder County, Jefferson County, El Paso County, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Larimer County, Weld County, Pueblo County and Mesa County users may need local public health first.
Before you call, visit, mail or pay CDPHE
What to do if your Colorado public-health service is not found
Official Colorado Department of Public Health links
Use these official pages for final verification before calling, ordering certificates, using CIIS, applying for WIC, filing complaints, reporting incidents or requesting data.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment official websiteMain CDPHE website for public health, environmental health, records, data, programs and statewide notices. CDPHE contact pageOfficial A-Z contact directory with main numbers, program contacts, Vital Records, CIIS, food safety, data and wrong-office routing. Birth, death and other vital recordsOfficial CDPHE page for birth, death, adoption, marriage, divorce and related vital-record routes. Order certificate nowOfficial CDPHE online, mail and appointment-based in-person certificate ordering guidance. Immunization recordsOfficial CIIS and public immunization-record guidance. Immunization contactsCIIS Help Desk, VFC provider contacts, vaccine ordering and clinical immunization contacts. Colorado WICOfficial WIC application, clinic lookup, store lookup, eWIC and family nutrition support. Health facility complaintsOfficial complaint guidance for health care facility quality, safety and resident/patient rights concerns. Report public health or environmental concernOfficial route for spill, release, sewer overflow, chemical/hazardous release and environmental incident reporting. Find your local public health agencyOfficial Colorado local public health agency lookup for county-level services and local public-health concerns.Colorado Department of Public Health FAQ
What is the Colorado Department of Public Health phone number?
The main Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment phone number is 303-692-2000. CDPHE also lists toll-free 1-800-886-7689 and TDD access through 711.
Where is CDPHE located?
The main CDPHE address is 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80246. Always verify the specific program location before visiting because some services, including Vital Records, may use appointment-only or temporary space instructions.
What is the Colorado Vital Records phone number?
CDPHE Vital Records lists 303-692-2200 and vital.records@state.co.us. Use secure email when submitting confidential information.
Are Colorado birth and death records searchable online?
No. CDPHE states that Colorado vital records, including birth, death, adoption, marriage and divorce records, are confidential and are not searchable online as public records.
How do I order a Colorado birth or death certificate?
Use CDPHE’s official certificate ordering page, a local vital records office when allowed, or official online vendors listed by CDPHE. Mail orders require a completed application, identification/proof of eligibility and non-refundable fees.
What is CIIS and how do I get a Colorado immunization record?
CIIS is the Colorado Immunization Information System. Patients and legal guardians can use the CIIS public portal. For help, contact the CIIS Help Desk at 303-692-2420 or cdphe.ciis@state.co.us.
What is the Colorado WIC phone number?
For state WIC business, Colorado WIC lists 303-692-2400. Local WIC appointment questions should go through a local WIC clinic. The Food Resource Hotline is 1-855-855-4626.
How do I file a Colorado health facility complaint?
Use CDPHE’s official health-facility complaint route. Complaint contacts vary by facility type, such as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living residences, home care and hospice. Call 911 first if someone is in immediate danger.
How do I report a public health or environmental incident in Colorado?
If immediate assistance is required, call the Colorado Incident Reporting Line at 1-877-518-5608. For non-immediate reporting, use CDPHE’s official public health or environmental concern page.
Is CDPHE the right office for Medicaid, insurance or mold complaints?
Not always. CDPHE directs Medicaid questions to Health First Colorado/HCPF, insurance issues to DORA insurance resources, and private-property mold issues to housing or local resources. Use the right office before filing a CDPHE request.