About Utah Recorded Documents

Recorded documents in Utah — deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, UCC filings, military discharges, and plats — are filed with the County Recorder under Utah Code Title 17, Chapter 21. Each of Utah's 29 county Recorders operates an online index, with imaged document access varying by county and vendor (Cott Systems, Eagle Recorder, county-hosted).

Utah Recorded Documents

County Records

Salt Lake County
Official Free
Recorder's Office for Salt Lake County land records. Subscription required.
Utah County
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Search the Utah County Recorder database for recorded documents, abstracts, documents, entry records, last abstracts, and water rights documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are deeds and mortgages recorded in Utah?

County Recorder, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, or Circuit Court Clerk depending on state.

Can I search recorded documents online for free?

Most counties offer free name and document-number search; certified copies require a fee.

How far back do online records go?

Modern indices typically reach 1970s–1990s; older instruments often require in-person search.

Are mortgage payoff documents public?

Filed satisfactions and releases are public; original loan terms are not in the recorded copy.