Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 49049

Utah County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Utah County, Utah. Serving a population of 719.174 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Provo • Land Area: 2004,46 sq mi • State: Utah (UT)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Utah County Courthouse / Recording Office, Provo, UT 84601

Seat of government for Utah County in Provo, UT.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(801) 333-8519

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 49049 • Coordinates: 40.1204° N, -111.6686° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Utah County

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Utah County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Utah Code § 17-21-18.5 (Flat $40 document fee)

First Page Base Fee

$40.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$0.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

None (Utah has no real estate transfer tax)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Utah:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

Instant Public Records & Title Verification

Need Official Property Deeds or Title Records in Utah County?

Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Utah County, Utah. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Utah County

License Fee $50.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 32 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Utah County courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

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

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $22.00

Death Cert $18.00

Marriage Cert $18.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and Statistics and the local Utah County clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Utah County

Filing Fee: $22.00

1. Filing Authority

In Utah County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations).

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Utah.

3. State Rules & Notice

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

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Utah County?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Utah County Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations). Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in Utah.

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Articles of Organization

Utah Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Utah Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Utah county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

Nearby County Clerks in Utah

Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring Utah recording offices:

Wasatch County Seat: Heber

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Salt Lake County Seat: Salt Lake City

~40.1 mi →

Sanpete County Seat: Manti

~51.8 mi →

Summit County Seat: Coalville

~63.6 mi →

Carbon County Seat: Price

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Frequently Asked Questions: Utah County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Utah County Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Utah County office is located at Utah County Courthouse / Recording Office, Provo, UT 84601. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (801) 333-8519.

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

Under Utah statute (Utah Code § 17-21-18.5 (Flat $40 document fee)), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Utah County costs $40.00 for the first page, plus $0.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: None (Utah has no real estate transfer tax).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Utah County, UT?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Utah County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $50.00. Utah requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 32 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Utah County?

In Utah County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations) with a standard statutory filing fee of $22.00. DBA filed with the State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Utah County?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $22.00 and death certificates starting at $18.00) can be requested through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and Statistics or directly at the Utah County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.