Deed recording
- First page
- $40.00
- Each extra page
- Flat fee
Transfer tax: None (Utah has no real estate transfer tax)
Utah Code § 17-21-18.5 (Flat $40 document fee)
Compare all statesWhere to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Utah’s 29 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Transfer tax: None (Utah has no real estate transfer tax)
Utah Code § 17-21-18.5 (Flat $40 document fee)
Compare all statesUtah allows completely online marriage licenses and virtual ceremonies worldwide through Utah County.
Compare all statesIssued by: Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and Statistics
DBA filed with the State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
Compare all statesW = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
Largest offices: Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County.
In Utah, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the County Recorder of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
Utah Code § 17-21-18.5 (Flat $40 document fee) sets a base fee of $40.00 per document. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: None (Utah has no real estate transfer tax).
A marriage license in Utah costs about $50.00 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 32 days. Utah allows completely online marriage licenses and virtual ceremonies worldwide through Utah County.
Assumed business names (DBA) in Utah are filed with the Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations); the filing fee is about $22.00. DBA filed with the State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.