Utah County UT Property Search: Recorder Records

The official starting point is the Utah County Land Records system. It connects property searches, parcel maps, document indexes, tax information and recorded document images.

This guide focuses specifically on finding and understanding property records. For broader deed recording, office services and ownership-document questions, see our Utah County Recorder guide.

Utah County has separate searches for property ownership, document history and maps. Choose the tool based on what information you already have.

Use this workflow when you want to move from a property address or owner name to the actual recorded documents.

1. Open Utah County Land Records.

   This is the official gateway for parcel information, property ownership, appraisal information and recorded documents.

   Open Land Records
2. Choose your starting search.

   Select Address Search, Name Search or Serial Number Search.

   The correct option depends on whether you have a location, owner or parcel identifier.

3. Find and confirm the correct parcel.

   Check the property location, parcel serial number, ownership details and subdivision information.

   Do not assume the first address match is the correct parcel.

4. Save the parcel serial number.

   This number allows you to move between parcel information, maps, property abstracts and tax records.

5. Open the property’s abstract.

   Use Abstract Information to review recorded documents associated with the parcel.

   Open Property Abstract
6. Locate the document you need.

   Look for the relevant deed, trust deed, release, lien, easement or other recording.

   Save its entry number, recording year and document type.

7. Retrieve the recorded image.

   Enter the entry number and entry year in the county’s Document Image Request form.

   View Recorded Document
8. Review the full instrument.

   Confirm the named parties, legal description, recording date and nature of the document.

   Obtain a certified copy or professional title review when necessary.

Utah County uses a parcel serial number to identify real property in county land-record and tax systems.

The number is especially important for vacant land, agricultural parcels, subdivisions and properties without a reliable street address.

Where to Find Your Parcel Serial Number

Accepted Serial Number Formats

The official serial-number search supports multiple entry formats.

These are example formats published by the county, not a recommended property to search.

Utah County explains that portions of the serial number correspond to its mapping-book, page and parcel indexing system.

The Real Property Owner Name Search is useful when you know a person’s name but not the property’s parcel number.

The search form instructs users to enter an individual’s name in LAST, FIRST MIDDLE format.

1. Open the name search. Open Owner Name Search
2. Enter the surname first.

   Use the county’s suggested format, such as SMITH, JOHN.

3. Choose the record scope.

   Select Current Records Only for current parcel matches, or All Records when researching historical ownership.

4. Compare the matching parcels.

   Check the parcel identifier and property location before assuming a result belongs to the intended owner.

5. Continue with serial-number research.

   Use the parcel’s serial number to access its property abstract and recorded documents.

Current Records vs. Historical Records

Current Records Only narrows the search to current parcel records. All Records is useful for tracing previous ownership or researching older property interests.

The county also provides a Never Valid Only search option. This is a specialized record status and should not be confused with a normal current ownership result.

The Recorder maintains searchable indexes for documents affecting real property. Different search forms help you locate records by document reference, party name or parcel.

What Does the Entry Number Mean?

An entry number identifies a recorded instrument. The county’s document-image request asks for both the entry number and the recording year.

For older instruments, the Document Entry Search also supports a book-and-page reference.

Common Document Types

The Party Name Search offers Kind of Instrument (KOI) groups, including conveyances, mortgages, releases, liens, plats, powers of attorney and water-related records.

The Utah County Parcel Map lets users explore property locations and ownership information on an interactive map.

The county’s GIS team provides parcel lookup by address, owner or serial number, together with aerial imagery, historical boundaries and map-export features.

Using the Parcel Map

1. Open the official map.

   Allow the county GIS application to load.

2. Search for the property.

   Enter the address, parcel serial number or owner information supported by the map.

3. Confirm the selected parcel.

   Check its location against streets, neighboring parcels and aerial imagery.

4. Review available map details.

   Inspect parcel information and historical boundary layers when available.

5. Save the identifying information.

   Use the serial number to continue into the Recorder’s property abstract.

Are County Parcel Maps Legal Surveys?

No. Parcel mapping helps identify and visualize property, but it should not be treated as a substitute for a licensed boundary survey.

If you need exact dimensions, the Recorder recommends checking the subdivision plat or the legal description in the vesting deed.

Boundary agreements, later deeds and partial transfers can change the property description over time.

Utah County maintains official records dating to 1870, but the form of the index varies by time period.

Some older records require book, page, handwritten-index or staff-assisted research. The modern online portal should not be assumed to cover every historical instrument in the same way.

Historical Research Strategy

Property value and tax information are available through Utah County systems, but the Recorder is not the office that determines market value or collects annual property taxes.

What to Check on a Property Tax or Valuation Notice

Utah County’s official Recorder website states that its current recording fee schedule remains in effect, with no increase announced at this time.

Example: Three-Page Certified Deed

The standard recording fee is separate from copy and certification fees. Additional recording descriptions or payment processing may affect the total.

How to Request a Certified Copy

1. Find the document reference.

   Save its entry number, recording year or book-and-page details.

2. Decide whether certification is necessary.

   Ask the receiving court, agency, lender or title company what kind of copy it requires.

3. Contact the Recorder.

   Request the copy in person or by mail, including sufficient document information.

4. Include payment and return postage.

   The county’s FAQ instructs mailed copy requesters to include the copy fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Utah County accepts qualifying documents in person, by mail or electronically through an independent third-party eRecording vendor.

The Recorder reviews documents for recording requirements. Staff cannot prepare deeds, notarize documents or advise which instrument should be used.

1. Prepare the correct document.

   Include the required parties and a legally sufficient description of the property.

2. Print signer names.

   Names requiring indexing must be printed or typed.

3. Complete the acknowledgment.

   Documents affecting real property generally require proper notarization or another legally valid acknowledgment.

4. Include a document caption.

   Identify the nature of the instrument, such as Warranty Deed or Quitclaim Deed.

5. Add the grantee’s mailing address.

   Include the mailing address required for documents affecting title to real property.

6. Check the legal description and execution.

   Make sure the document is legible and contains required original signatures.

7. Submit with the required fee.

   Use the Recorder’s accepted in-person, mail or electronic filing option.

Utah County Recorder offers Property Watch, a free email notification service for recorded activity associated with a subscribed property.

It can help owners notice new deeds, liens and other documents after those recordings have been processed.

1. Open Property Watch. Open Property Watch
2. Find the parcel.

   Search by parcel serial number or owner/business name.

3. Select the matching property.

   Confirm that the parcel details match the property you want to monitor.

4. Enter your email address.

   Complete the subscription steps displayed by the county system.

5. Review future notifications.

   Use an unfamiliar recording reference to inspect the actual document promptly.

What to Bring for an Office Visit

How to Interpret a Search Result

If a record affects a pending purchase, disputed ownership or title insurance, verify the instrument through a qualified title professional.

Recorder rules and search systems differ by county. These related guides are useful when researching land outside Utah County or learning about Recorder services.