Searching Grand County: what to expect
Searches in Grand County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (1 below) and Utah's statewide databases for everything else. Court lookups run through Utah's statewide system, which charges for full access; the free-versus-paid breakdown is on the Utah court records page. The standout local source is grandcountyutah.net, covering parcel and property-tax data. The county posts nothing for vital records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Utah vital records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Grand County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Utah state publishers on the review date. 2 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Grand County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Grand County, Utah — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
9,788
Population
Census estimate
4,335
Households
Census estimate
$59,171
Median income
Annual household
$426,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Moab
County seat
In Utah
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
1 source
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
3 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Grand County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Grand County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Court Records |
| Criminal records | Utah BCI — Criminal Records |
| Wants & warrants | Results | Utah Warrants Search |
| Property records | Tax Information Search | Grand County, UT - Official Website Tax Delinquency Lists | Grand County, UT - Official Website |
| Vital records | Vital Records | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Birth, Death, Ado |
| Voter records | I am running for Bountiful City Council and ask for your vote. With |
| Professional licenses | DOPL License Renewal |
| Recorded documents | Utah Business Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Grand County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Grand County Records
2026
Grand County official government portal active
The official Grand County government website at www.grandcountyutah.net continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Grand County court records portal verified
State court system links for Grand County verified against the Utah judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Grand County property records online
Grand County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Utah, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Grand County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Grand County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Grand County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Utah statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Utah state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Grand County Records
MYTH"Grand County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Grand County are held by the Utah state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Grand County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Grand County data."
FACTOnly the official Utah state repository has verified, current Grand County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Grand County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Grand County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.grandcountyutah.net — Official Grand County government website
- www.utcourts.gov — Court records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Grand County & Utah Records
For records not specific to Grand County, use Utah's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Utah statewide record systems:
- Utah Court Records →
- Utah Criminal Records →
- Utah Property Records →
- Utah Vital Records →
- Utah Voter Records →
- Utah Wants & Warrants →
- Utah Licenses →
- Utah Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Utah statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Skip the directory — step-by-step Utah guides that use these databases:
About Grand County, Utah
Grand County is located in east-central Utah. The county seat is Moab (official site: http://www.grandcountyutah.net/).
- Population: 9,788
- Households: 4,335
- Median household income: $59,171
- Median home value: $426,800
- Below poverty line: 15.7%
- Land area: 3,672.9 sq mi
- Population density: 2.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 5
Tax Information Search | Grand County, UT - Official Website
Official Free
Instant Payments - Look up your real property tax information through Instant Payments which is the third party provider that accepts credit card and eCheck payments toward Grand County real property taxes.
Tax Delinquency Lists | Grand County, UT - Official Website
Official Free
Official source for public records (www.grandcountyutah.net).
Forms & Documents | Grand County, UT - Official Website
Official Free
When you make a request, you will be required to fill out a Grand County Sheriff Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) Records Request Form (PDF). Description of record(s) and reason for request (must be described with reasonable specificity, listing any and all documents/records needed)
Court Records
Official Free
Archived Court Records Historical Court Records (more than 50 years old). The Utah State Archives is the repository for many judicial/court records, including the Utah State Supreme Court and many county district courts. Records of municipal courts and justice courts are housed here also.
Utah BCI — Criminal Records
Official Free
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) — official statewide criminal-history authority.
Results | Utah Warrants Search
Official Free
Official Utah websites use utah.gov in the browser's address bar · A Utah.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the State of Utah
Vital Records | Utah Department of Health and Human Services | Birth, Death, Adoption Records and Other Statistics
Official Free
April 8, 2026—Due to a high volume of orders we are approximately 4 to 6 weeks out with both online orders and mail orders · November 1, 2025—Utah House Bill 129 Adoption Records Access Amendments is now in effect. H.B. 129 Adoption Records Access Amendments
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Official Free
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DOPL License Renewal
Official Free
I declare under penalty of perjury and as an authorized authority, that I am associated with this business entity.
Utah Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Utah's business entity search — confirm any Utah company's status, registered agent, and principals through the Division of Corporations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Grand County?
Grand County court cases are searchable through the Court Records portal: https://www.utcourts.gov/en/court-records-publications/records/court-records.html. Utah also operates a state-level case lookup through the Utah Courts Xchange system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Utah?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Utah counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Are Utah marriage records public?
Marriage records in Utah are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.