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UtahCounty Clerks & Recorders

Where 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.

Counties
29
Deed fee · page 1
$40.00
Marriage wait
None
Population
3.4M
Population, low → high recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file

How Utah records it

Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.

01 · Land records

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)

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02 · Marriage

Marriage license

Fee
$50.00
Waiting period
None
License valid for
32 days

Utah allows completely online marriage licenses and virtual ceremonies worldwide through Utah County.

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03 · Vital records

Certified copies

Birth
$22.00
Death
$18.00
Marriage
$18.00

Issued by: Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and Statistics

04 · Business

DBA / assumed name

Filing fee
$22.00
File with
Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations)

DBA filed with the State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.

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Utah questions

Before you file in Utah

Largest offices: Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County.

Who records deeds in Utah?

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.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Utah?

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).

What are the requirements for getting married in Utah?

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.

Where do I register a DBA or business name in Utah?

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.