Tooele County Recorder: Deeds, Land Records, Search Steps, Fees & Office Guide
The Tooele County Recorder/Surveyor’s Office records and preserves deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, releases, plats, easements, mining-related records and other instruments affecting real property in Tooele County, Utah.
The biggest 2026 search change is the move to Tooele County’s new Public Records Search. The legacy EagleWeb system states that, effective September 8, 2026, new subscriptions and payments are no longer accepted there. New searches should use the county’s Tyler Public Records site.
What Does the Tooele County Recorder Handle?
Use the Recorder when the task involves a recorded real-estate document. Do not use the Recorder as the first stop for a current property value, property-tax bill or valuation appeal.
Search Recorded Documents
Search deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, plats and other recorded land documents through Tooele County’s public-record system.
Record Documents
The Recorder accepts qualifying instruments affecting Tooele County real property and indexes them into the county land-record system.
Survey & Land Records
The combined Recorder/Surveyor office also works with plats, surveys, legal descriptions and other land-record information relevant to property boundaries and recorded interests.
Tooele County Has Moved to a New Recorder Records Search
This is the most important Tooele-specific detail for 2026. Old bookmarks may still send users to EagleWeb, but the Recorder/Surveyor system now directs new searches to the Tyler Public Records portal.
| System | 2026 Status | What It Means | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Public Records Search | Current county-designated search | Tooele County directs new public-record users to this system. | Use this portal first for new deed and recorded-document research. |
| Legacy EagleWeb Recorder Search | Transitioning out | Beginning September 8, 2026, the legacy site stopped accepting new subscription purchases and payments. | Existing subscribers may continue until their subscriptions expire; new users should move to Tyler. |
| Pre-1995 research | May require office assistance | The legacy system says electronic indexing of all documents to parcel numbers begins January 1, 1995. | For older deeds, use grantor/grantee indexes, historical references or Recorder staff assistance. |
How to Search Tooele County Deeds and Recorder Records
Start with the new public search. A deed search is usually easier when you already know a party name, recording/entry number, approximate recording date or parcel information.
Open Tooele County’s New Public Records Search
Use the Recorder-designated Tyler Public Records site rather than purchasing a new legacy EagleWeb subscription.
Open Tooele County Public Records Search ↗
Start With a Grantor or Grantee Name
Utah recorder indexes include grantor and grantee information. If you are researching a transfer, search the seller/former owner and the buyer/new owner when possible.
Name searches are especially useful when an address alone does not identify a recorded document.
Use the Entry or Recording Number When You Have It
An entry number is usually the fastest identifier for a specific recorded instrument. Tooele County recorded documents commonly display an entry number, date, time, document type and recording fee.
Verify the Legal Description Before Assuming It Is Your Property
Two owners can have similar names. Compare the legal description, parcel information, subdivision, lot, section-township-range information or other property identifiers before relying on a result.
Trace Related Documents
A deed may lead to a deed of trust, reconveyance, easement, lien, release, plat or later corrective instrument. Save the recording number and party names for each relevant document.
Contact the Recorder for Older Records
The county’s legacy search warns that information and images before the January 1, 1995 electronic parcel-index period may not all be available online.
For an older chain of title, bring a known owner name, book/page reference, entry number, approximate year or legal description to help staff locate the record.
If You Cannot Find the Tooele County Deed
Try a Different Search Clue
- Search a prior owner rather than only the current owner.
- Try fewer name characters when spelling is uncertain.
- Use the exact entry number if shown on another document.
- Search around the approximate recording date.
- Compare the legal description rather than relying only on address.
Older Record Warning
A missing online result does not mean a deed never existed. Tooele County’s public system specifically notes that pre-1995 information and images may require research through the Recorder’s Office.
Historical Tooele County deed series also exist through Utah government archives.
What to Check When You Open a Tooele County Recorded Deed
| Record Field | What It Tells You | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / recording number | Unique recording reference assigned by the Recorder. | Best identifier for ordering or locating the same instrument again. |
| Recording date and time | When the Recorder accepted and recorded the instrument. | Useful for establishing recording chronology. |
| Document type | Warranty deed, quitclaim deed, deed of trust, easement, lien, release, etc. | Tells you what legal function the recorded instrument is intended to perform. |
| Grantor | Party transferring or granting the interest. | Useful for tracing the prior ownership chain. |
| Grantee | Party receiving the interest. | Helps identify the party shown as receiving title or rights under the instrument. |
| Legal description | Formal description of the land involved. | More reliable for identifying the affected land than a postal street address alone. |
| Parcel / tax identification reference | May connect the recording to county assessment data. | Helpful when moving between Recorder, Assessor and tax systems. |
| Recording fee | Fee charged when the document was recorded. | Appears as part of the recording endorsement on many instruments. |
How to Get a Copy of a Tooele County Deed
Find the recorded instrument first. Having the entry number, names, recording date and legal description makes a copy request much easier.
Locate the Deed in the Public Search
Confirm the correct grantor, grantee, recording date and property description.
Save the Entry Number
Do not rely only on an owner name. Save the recording/entry number and document date for the exact deed.
Decide Whether You Need an Ordinary or Certified Copy
A downloaded or ordinary informational image may be enough for personal research. Courts, government agencies, title matters or other formal uses may require a certified copy.
Confirm the Current Copy Fee
Utah law allows the county legislative body to establish reasonable copy and subscription fees. Because copy-service charges can differ from the statutory instrument recording fee, confirm the current price before ordering.
Recording a Deed in Tooele County: 2026 Utah Requirements
The Recorder records documents that satisfy Utah recording law. Recording staff do not replace an attorney and should not be expected to decide which deed form creates the legal result you want.
Document Basics
- Original or certified copy unless law provides otherwise.
- English or accompanied by an accurate English translation.
- Brief title, heading or caption on the first page.
- Required legal description of the affected real property.
Execution
- Original signatures where required.
- Notarization with a legible notary stamp unless a statutory exception applies.
- Grantees named correctly on a conveyance.
- Mailing address for assessment and taxation on title-conveying documents.
Property Identification
- Valid Utah legal description.
- Parcel tax identification number if required by the county.
- Correct Tooele County property.
- Matching exhibits and attachments.
Tooele County Recorder Fee Guide
Utah Code §17-71-407 sets statewide recorder charges for several services. Tooele County may also charge county-authorized fees for services such as copies or subscriptions, and the statute contains an additional-fee provision for certain county classes.
| Service | 2026 Utah Statutory Amount | Important Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Record an instrument not otherwise provided for | $40 base fee | Verify whether any statutory county-class addition or local service charge applies before submission. |
| More than 10 legal descriptions | $2 for each additional description | Applies in addition to the applicable instrument charge. |
| Mining location notice / affidavit of labor | $40 base fee | Additional mining claims beyond statutory threshold can add charges. |
| Plat recording | $50 per sheet + $2 per lot or unit designation | Plat recording has a separate statutory fee structure. |
| Federal tax lien | $40 | Discharge of a federal tax lien is also listed at $40. |
| Certificate under seal | $5 statutory default | Applies if the county legislative body has not established a different fee under the statute. |
| Document copies | County-set reasonable fee | Confirm the current Tooele County copy price before ordering. |
Recorder vs Assessor vs Treasurer in Tooele County
Tooele County property tasks are split among different offices. Using the right office is one of the fastest ways to avoid wasted calls.
Recorder / Surveyor
Use for:
- Deeds and recorded documents
- Mortgages and deeds of trust
- Liens and releases
- Easements
- Plats and recorded surveys
- Recorded-document copies
County Assessor
Use for:
- Current parcel information
- Assessed and market values
- Property classification
- Assessment records
- Parcel/account identification
County Treasurer
Use for:
- Property-tax bills
- Tax payments
- Delinquent taxes
- Payment status
- Tax receipts
Tooele County Recorder Office Address, Phone & Hours
Tooele County Recorder/Surveyor’s Office
Recorder/Surveyor:
Jerry M. Houghton
Address:
47 South Main Street, Room 213
Tooele, UT 84074
Recorder public-search line:
435-843-3100
Recorder/search payment support:
435-843-3180
Public search system hours shown:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Office schedules can change for holidays or county operations. Call before a long trip if you need counter service.
Tooele County Recorder Official Search & Utah Recording Resources
Tooele County New Public Records Search
Primary current search destination for new Recorder public-record research.
- Open the county-designated public records site.
- Start with the strongest identifier available, such as a party name or recording reference.
- Narrow the results using the search controls shown by the live portal.
- Open the matching record and compare names, document type, date and legal description.
- Save the entry/recording number before leaving the result.
Legacy Tooele Recorder EagleWeb
Useful for understanding the September 2026 transition and the January 1, 1995 electronic-index cutoff.
- Read the transition notice before trying to purchase access.
- Existing subscribers may continue using legacy access until expiration.
- Do not purchase a new subscription there—the county directs new users to the Tyler system.
- If researching a pre-1995 document, note the warning that some records may require Recorder Office research.
Utah Code §17-71-402 — Recording Requirements
Current Utah statutory requirements for documents presented to a county recorder.
- Review subsection (3) for core document requirements.
- Check whether the instrument needs an original/certified copy, caption, legal description, notarization and original signatures.
- Review subsection (4) for paper-format requirements a county recorder may adopt.
- Ask Tooele County whether any local published formatting requirement applies to your submission.
Utah Code §17-71-407 — Recorder Fees
Current statewide statutory fee framework effective May 6, 2026.
- Find the category matching your instrument.
- Start with the statutory fee shown for that category.
- Add any charge for descriptions, lots, units or other statutory additions.
- Confirm Tooele County’s final total before mailing or presenting the document.
Utah Code §57-3-105 — Legal Description & Grantee Address
Important for deeds and other instruments conveying title to Utah real property.
- Review whether your document conveys title.
- Confirm the grantee names and mailing address for assessment and taxation.
- Compare the legal description against the statute’s accepted description methods.
- Do not substitute a normal postal street address for a required legal description.
Researching Older Tooele County Land Records
Tooele County has land records reaching far earlier than the online parcel-linked search period. Utah government archives identify historical deed, mortgage, grantor/grantee, mining and other Recorder series.
Historical Deeds
Utah archives identify Tooele County deed record series dating to the nineteenth century, including deed books beginning in the 1850s.
Grantor / Grantee Indexes
Historical grantor and grantee indexes can help bridge gaps when an address or modern parcel search does not locate an old deed.
Mining Records
Tooele County’s Recorder history includes mining claims, mining abstracts and related land records—an especially relevant local detail in western Tooele County.
Tooele County Recorder Mistakes to Avoid
Search Mistakes
- Buying a new subscription on the old EagleWeb after the September 2026 transition.
- Assuming a pre-1995 deed must appear in the parcel-linked online index.
- Searching only by current owner when the deed was recorded under an earlier owner.
- Assuming two people with the same name involve the same parcel.
- Ignoring the legal description.
Recording Mistakes
- Using only a street address instead of a legally sufficient property description.
- Missing a required grantee mailing address.
- Submitting an unsigned or improperly acknowledged deed.
- Using an outdated fee estimate without confirming the final amount.
- Expecting Recorder staff to choose the correct deed form or give legal advice.
Use the Correct Tooele County Office for Your Problem
More Recorded-Deed Search Guides
Recorder systems differ by state and county. These existing guides are useful for comparing how other counties handle deed searches, copies and recording workflows.
Hamilton County OH Recorder
Recorded deeds, document-number searches, book/page research and copy guidance.
Pima County AZ Recorder
Recorded-document search, deed copies, fees and official-record access.
DuPage County IL Recorder
Deeds, official records, PIN-based searches and recording requirements.
Clark County NV Recorder
Recorded deeds, document searches, fees, copies and recorder-office guidance.
Tooele County Recorder FAQs
Where do I search Tooele County deeds in 2026?
Use Tooele County’s new Tyler Public Records Search at tylerpublicrecords.tooeleco.gov. The county’s legacy EagleWeb states that new subscription purchases and payments ended there effective September 8, 2026.
Can I still use Tooele County EagleWeb?
Existing legacy subscribers may continue accessing EagleWeb until their current subscriptions expire. New users are directed to the new Tooele County Public Records Search.
How far back do Tooele County Recorder records go online?
The legacy county search states that its electronic index connecting all documents to parcel numbers begins January 1, 1995. Information and document images before that period may require research through the Recorder’s Office or historical indexes.
What records does the Tooele County Recorder maintain?
The Recorder handles recorded instruments affecting real property, including deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, releases, easements, plats and other recordable land documents. Historical Tooele records also include mining and survey-related material.
What is the basic Utah Recorder filing fee in 2026?
Utah Code §17-71-407 lists a $40 base charge for many instruments. Additional statutory amounts can apply for extra legal descriptions, plats and other categories, and county-authorized service fees may also apply. Confirm the final Tooele County amount before recording.
What does a Utah deed need before Tooele County can record it?
Depending on the instrument and statutory exceptions, Utah law generally requires an original or certified copy, English text or translation, a document title or caption, a valid legal description, required signatures and acknowledgment/notarization. A title-conveying document must also identify the grantee and provide a mailing address for assessment and taxation.
Can the Tooele County Recorder tell me which deed form to use?
The Recorder’s role is to receive and record instruments that meet legal recording requirements. Choosing whether a warranty deed, quitclaim deed, transfer-on-death deed, corrective deed or another legal instrument is appropriate can involve legal consequences and may require a Utah attorney or title professional.
Can I search a Tooele deed by property address?
Recorder research is strongest when you have a party name, entry number, legal description or parcel information. If you only know the address, first use county property records to identify the parcel and owner, then use those identifiers in the Recorder search.
Where is the Tooele County Recorder office?
Tooele County records identify the Recorder/Surveyor office at 47 South Main Street, Room 213, Tooele, Utah 84074. The public Recorder search lists office availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Does a recorded deed prove that title is legally clear?
No. Recorder records show instruments accepted into the public record, but a search alone does not establish that title is free of competing claims, probate issues, liens, easements, defects or other legal problems. Formal title questions may require a title examination or legal advice.
Independent Information & Property-Records Notice
County-Appraisal-District.org is an independent educational website. It is not the Tooele County Recorder/Surveyor’s Office, Tooele County Government, the Utah Legislature, the Tooele County Assessor, the Tooele County Treasurer or a title company.
Recording fees, office hours, public-search functionality, document requirements and county procedures can change. Verify the final requirement directly with the Recorder before submitting a legal instrument or paying a recording fee.
Recorder records should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or another purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar consumer-reporting law. This website is not a Consumer Reporting Agency.