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Utah County, Utah public records

In Utah County, deeds are recorded by the Utah County Recorder; property values come from the Utah County Assessor; court files are split between the Fourth Judicial District Court, Provo District Court and the Utah County district courts.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Voter records
  11. Historical records
  12. Good to know about Utah County records
  13. Office addresses, phones and hours
  14. Records that are not online: public records requests
  15. Questions people ask
  16. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  17. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsUtah County Recorder4Search deeds2Free search$1.00 per page (copy of recorded document); ownership plat $2.00; official subdivision plat $4.00 ($2.00 reduced 50%); computer screen printout $0.503
Property values and ownersUtah County Assessor5Property search5—
Property tax billsUtah County Treasurer6Tax bill search7—
Court casesFourth Judicial District Court, Provo District Court8
Utah County district courts8		Utah County Justice Court9Court record copies: paper $0.25 per sheet; fax/email $5 for 10 pages or less then $0.50/page; staff time after first 15 minutes10
Marriage recordsUtah County Clerk11——
Divorce recordsUtah County district courts8——
Birth certificatesUtah County Health Department, Vital Records13—$25.00 per search (first certified copy); duplicate copies ordered at the same time $10.00 each; mail +$1.00; card fee 2.65% (min $1.50)12
Death certificatesUtah County Health Department, Vital Records13—$35.00 per search (first certified copy); additional copies ordered at the same time $10.00 each; mail $1.0014
Probate and willsFourth District Court, Provo Courthouse15——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: D.B.A. (assumed name) certificates are filed with the state Division of Corporations and Commercial Code (not the county) within 30 days of starting business16——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Utah County are recorded by the Utah County Recorder.4

Cost
Free2
Years online
Official records 1870 - present (books, microfilm, scanned images); computerized alphabetical index from January 1978; abstract records computerized and online from May 19802
Copy fee
$1.00 per page (copy of recorded document); ownership plat $2.00; official subdivision plat $4.00 ($2.00 reduced 50%); computer screen printout $0.503
Certified copy fee
$5.00 certification of document (plus copy fee)3
Recording fee
$40.00 per document; $2.00 each additional description or unit over ten; subdivision maps $50.00 per page + $2.00 per lot3
How to order
In person or by mail; by mail enclose the fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Cash, check (payable to Utah County Recorder) or card.17

How deeds work in Utah

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Utah County Assessor sets property values5; the Utah County Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
utahcounty.gov/LandRecords/Index.asp (name, address or serial number)5
Tax bill search
utahcounty.gov/LandRecords/TaxForm.asp (tax history & detail); also Tax Payoff and Delinquent Tax Search on the Land Records site7
Parcel map (GIS)
maps.utahcounty.gov/…5
Appealing a value
Board of Equalization (filed with the Utah County Auditor): deadline September 15; late appeals by March 31 under additional criteria18
Tax due
November 3019

How property tax works in Utah

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Fourth Judicial District Court (state district court) in Utah County: Provo, Spanish Fork and Salem locationsFelony criminal cases, some misdemeanors, civil cases (debt collection, eviction, contract), family law/divorce, probateFourth Judicial District Court, Provo District Court (Utah State Courts) Xchange (state courts' paid case search): One-Time/Guest $10 initial credit, $0.35 per search, $1.00 per document; monthly $25 setup + $40/month (500 searches)20Fee charged
Utah County Justice Court (county-run limited-jurisdiction court)Traffic, fines, small claims up to $20,000, class B/C misdemeanors9Utah County district courts (Provo, Spanish Fork, Salem; American Fork closed)justicecourt.utahcounty.gov/home MyCase (Utah State Courts) for parties' own cases9
Fees
Court record copies: paper $0.25 per sheet; fax/email $5 for 10 pages or less then $0.50/page; staff time after first 15 minutes10

Criminal records and background checks

Sheriff reports
Sheriff reports start at $15 each; body/dash camera footage $20 base fee per case plus staff time; up to 10 business days; request via GRAMA portal21
Court files
Adult criminal case files held by the County Attorney are private, released only to individuals authorized by statute22

How Utah courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Utah County Clerk (Passport & Marriage License Office; Elections).11

Marriage license
Fully digital application online; most applicants pay $71.75; base $50 (includes Children's Defense Fund fee) + $20 State Marriage Commission fee unless waived by premarital education23
Copies
Certified copies and apostille requests ordered online at clerk.utahcounty.gov/app/dop11
State holds
Utah OVRS has marriages statewide only 1978-2010; otherwise the county clerk where the marriage occurred24
Local health
Utah County Health Department Vital Records also sells marriage/divorce certificates: statewide 1978-2011; after 2011 only Utah County records through 201513

Utah marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Fourth District Court where the divorce was finalized (decree and case file)24

Access
Divorce records private since April 1, 2012 (parties and lawyers); orders and decrees public25

Utah divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Utah County Health Department, Vital Records.13

Fee
$25.00 per search (first certified copy); duplicate copies ordered at the same time $10.00 each; mail +$1.00; card fee 2.65% (min $1.50)12
Coverage
Births in Utah County since 190512
ID required
Photo ID required; proof of relationship may be required for a relative13

Ordering an Utah birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Utah County Health Department, Vital Records.13

Fee
$35.00 per search (first certified copy); additional copies ordered at the same time $10.00 each; mail $1.0014

Ordering an Utah death certificate

Probate records and wills

Utah County probate cases must be filed at the Provo Courthouse (Fourth District Court); papers delivered or emailed to [email protected]15

Voter records

Utah County Clerk Elections Division, vote.utahcounty.gov26

Historical records

Recorder official records from 18702

Good to know about Utah County records

  • The American Fork District Court closed December 31, 2024; its district court cases moved to the Provo District Court8
  • Utah County marriage licenses are completely digital, applied for online with ID and face scan; digital and paper certificates are issued23
  • Recorded document images are free online, with official records from 18702
  • Free Property Watch email alerts when documents (liens, deeds) are recorded against a property4
  • The county Health Department still sells statewide marriage/divorce certificates for 1978-201113

Office addresses, phones and hours

Utah County Recorder

Address
100 East Center St, Suite 1300, Provo, UT 8460627
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm27

Utah County Assessor

Address
100 East Center St, Suite 1100, Provo, Utah 8460628
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm28

Utah County Treasurer

Address
100 East Center St, Suite 1200, Provo, Utah 846066

Utah County Clerk (Passport & Marriage License Office; Elections)

Address
Passport & Marriage License Office: 111 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84601; Elections Office: 100 East Center Street, Suite 3100, Provo, Utah 8460629

Fourth Judicial District Court, Provo District Court (Utah State Courts)

Address
137 N Freedom Blvd, Suite 100, Provo, UT 846018

Utah County district courts (Provo, Spanish Fork, Salem; American Fork closed)

Address
Spanish Fork District Court: 775 West Center, Spanish Fork, UT 84660; Salem District Court: 30 West 100 South, PO Box 901, Salem, UT 846538
Phone
(801) 804-4800 (Spanish Fork)8

Fourth District Court, Provo Courthouse (probate)

Utah County Health Department, Vital Records

Address
151 South University Avenue, Suite 1100, Provo UT 84601 (counter and mail); counter-only offices in Saratoga Springs (319 South Saratoga Road, 2nd Floor) and Payson (285 North 1250 East, 3rd Floor)13
Hours
Provo: Monday - Tuesday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Wednesday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Thursday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (except holidays)13

Utah County Sheriff's Office Records Division

Address
3075 N. Main, Spanish Fork, Utah 8466021

Utah County Clerk, Elections Division

Utah County Clerk, Archives/Records Management

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
County GRAMA officer (Utah County Attorney); anyone can submit; fee may apply depending on volume22

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Utah County?

The Utah County Recorder keeps deed records. To order copies: In person or by mail; by mail enclose the fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Cash, check (payable to Utah County Recorder) or card. Plain copies: $1.00 per page (copy of recorded document); ownership plat $2.00; official subdivision plat $4.00 ($2.00 reduced 50%); computer screen printout $0.50. Certified copies: $5.00 certification of document (plus copy fee).4173

Can I search Utah County land records online for free?

Yes. The official search: utahcounty.gov/LandRecords/Index.asp2

How much is a birth certificate in Utah County?

$25.00 per search (first certified copy); duplicate copies ordered at the same time $10.00 each; mail +$1.00; card fee 2.65% (min $1.50).12

Where do I get a divorce decree in Utah County?

Fourth District Court where the divorce was finalized (decree and case file).24

How do I look up who owns a property in Utah County?

Use the property search of the Utah County Assessor: utahcounty.gov/LandRecords/Index.asp5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Utah County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Utah with a full guide: Cache County, Davis County, Salt Lake County, Washington County, Weber County. Every county in the state: Utah county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from; all 30 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Find RecordsUtah County Recorder
  3. Recording FeesUtah County Recorder
  4. Utah County Recorder
  5. Utah County Assessor
  6. Utah County Treasurer
  7. Web Access to Utah County Land RecordsUtah County
  8. Court Directory: district courts, Utah CountyUtah State Courts
  9. Utah County Justice Court
  10. Request a Court RecordUtah State Courts
  11. Marriage LicenseUtah County Clerk
  12. Request for Certified Copy of a Birth Certificate (form)Utah County Health Department
  13. Birth & Death CertificatesUtah County Health Department
  14. Application for Certified Death Certificate (form)Utah County Health Department
  15. Informal ProbateUtah State Courts
  16. Utah Code 42-2-201 Registration as a D.B.A.Utah State Legislature
  17. Recorder FAQUtah County Recorder
  18. Valuation AppealsUtah County Auditor
  19. Pay Real & Personal Property TaxesUtah County Treasurer
  20. Subscribing to Xchange and Xchange FeesUtah State Courts
  21. Request RecordsUtah County Sheriff's Office
  22. GRAMAUtah County Attorney
  23. Apply for a Marriage LicenseUtah County Clerk
  24. Order an official vital record certificate from the State of UtahUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  25. DivorceUtah State Courts
  26. Utah County ElectionsUtah County Clerk
  27. Recorder ContactUtah County Recorder
  28. Assessor ContactUtah County Assessor
  29. Archives/Records ManagementUtah County Clerk
  30. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau