Utah's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 29 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Utah Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court (8 districts), Juvenile Court, Justice Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Vital Records and Statistics) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: Filed with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code at commerce.utah.gov/corporations/searches/. (The Utah Lieutenant Governor's office oversees elections, not business filings.)
Statewide Databases
1060 official Utah government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Criminal Records
Wants & Warrants
Vital Records
Voter Records
Licenses
Recorded Documents
Property Records
Utah Counties
All 29 Utah counties indexed on SearchSystems.net. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder, and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Utah?▼
Utah's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Utah court cases?▼
Utah's court system is headed by the Utah Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court (8 districts), Juvenile Court, Justice Court. Many Utah courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Utah business entities?▼
Utah business entity filings are operated by the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. Search corporations, LLCs, LPs and other registered entities at commerce.utah.gov/corporations/searches/. (Note: the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office oversees elections, not business filings — Utah has no Secretary of State.)
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Utah?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Utah birth or death certificate?▼
Utah vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Vital Records and Statistics) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Utah property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Utah sex offender?▼
The Utah sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
