Salt Lake County, Utah • Recorder deeds and property records • Reviewed September 18, 2026
Salt Lake County UT Recorder: Deeds, Recorded Documents, Property Records, Copies & Office Guide
The Salt Lake County Recorder is the official county office for recorded real-estate documents.
Use this office for deeds, releases, liens, subdivision plats, recorded document copies, parcel document history, tract index research and recorder Data Services.
Use the Assessor for market value and property characteristics. Use the Treasurer for tax bills and payments.
Quick answer
Salt Lake County Recorder Quick Facts
Maintains recorded property documents and official real-estate records.
The elected Salt Lake County Recorder listed by the county.
Use for recorder office, document request and Data Services help.
Include your parcel number, address or document reference when emailing.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190, in the Salt Lake County Government Center.
Closed weekends and official Utah state holidays.
The public search requires choosing the auto-populated address or parcel result.
Good for occasional deeper research through Data Services.
Search the property first, identify the recorded document, then request the copy or certified copy only if you need an official document.
Office information
Salt Lake County Recorder Address, Phone, Email and Services
Recorder’s Office
Office: Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office
Recorder: Rashelle Hobbs
Address: 2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Phone: 385-468-8145
Email: RecorderQ@saltlakecounty.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except holidays.
What the Recorder Does
Records deeds, liens, releases, subdivision plats and other real-property instruments.
Maintains indexes and recorded document history for Salt Lake County property.
Provides copies, certified copies, plat materials, Data Services and public search access.
Reports property changes to the Assessor, but does not set market value or collect taxes.
After opening: use the Recorder contact page for office phone, email, department contacts, Data Services help and document request contacts. Include the parcel number, property address or document entry number when you email.
Map and arrival help
Google Map to Salt Lake County Recorder
The Recorder is located in the North Building of the Salt Lake County Government Center.
Bring the parcel number, property address, entry number, document type or owner name so staff can point you to the correct record path.
Search workflow
How to Search Salt Lake County Recorder Deeds and Property Records
Salt Lake County provides several recorder search options. Start with the free public search when you only need a quick recorded-document list.
Use Data Services when you need deeper owner history, legal descriptions, document images, tract index, chain of title, subdivision maps or plat maps.
Enter an address or parcel number and choose the correct auto-populated result.
Open Free Public SearchThe county states the information may be 24 hours old or older and may need title-search verification.
Look for the recorded document list, parcel number, ownership reference and legal-description clues.
Choose free search, $5 24-hour access or a larger Data Unit Package based on your research need.
Open Data ServicesIf the portal does not find your property, remove apartment numbers, abbreviations and punctuation. Try the parcel number if the address search fails.
Public search vs paid access
Salt Lake County Recorder Data Services Options
Best for a quick list of recorded documents on a property.
Best for occasional research that needs more than the free result.
Best for title, real-estate, legal or recurring research workflows.
After opening: choose the correct login or purchase path. If you bought a $5 token, use the 24-hour purchase/login option and enter the email and invoice number from your purchase.
The county says recorded document images are typically available by the next working day. New subdivision plat maps may take longer.
Copies and certified copies
How to Request a Deed Copy or Certified Recorded Document
A regular copy is often enough for research. A certified copy is usually needed when an agency, court, lender or title process requires official certification.
Use the property search or Data Services to identify the entry number, document type, recording date or parcel.
Ask the requesting agency whether certification is required before paying for a certified copy.
Use the county’s document request path or contact Document Requests at the Recorder’s Office.
The Recorder’s document-request page says the office notifies the requester by email when the copy request is ready.
After opening: enter the document details carefully. Review the order before submitting because the office states you are responsible for fees charged on the order as submitted.
Recording requirements
Recording a Deed or Real-Estate Document in Salt Lake County
The Recorder checks whether a document meets recording requirements. The office does not prepare deeds, supply blank forms, notarize documents or provide legal advice.
Paper size: white paper, 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
Margins: leave the required first-page recording space and one-inch side/bottom margins.
Ink and legibility: black ink, legible text and no smaller than the required print density.
Legal description: include the Salt Lake County legal description for the property.
Parties: grantor, grantee and mailing address must be clear.
Notary: documents that require acknowledgment must include a proper notary acknowledgment.
Tax serial number: the county says the tax serial number should appear on each affected parcel instrument.
Fee: include the correct recording fee or the document can be delayed or rejected.
After opening: compare your document to the formatting list, confirm the legal description, check the notary block, confirm grantor and grantee details, then calculate the correct fee before submitting.
Fees
Salt Lake County Recorder Fees to Know
Salt Lake County’s posted recorder fee schedule lists the following common fees. Verify the current fee schedule before recording or ordering copies.
For most recorded documents, excluding plats.
Applies to additional legal descriptions over 10.
Used for subdivision or condominium map recording.
Applies to printed or electronic recorded document copies.
Use when a certified official copy is required.
Applies to vault document copies.
Used for ownership and description printouts.
Applies to lined parcel plat, subdivision plat or GIS plat copies.
Record decoder
What You May See in a Salt Lake County Recorder Record
Owner of record: useful for recorder history, but it should not be treated as a full legal title opinion.
Parcel number: key identifier for property search, tax office questions and Assessor/Treasurer records.
Legal description: used to describe the real property affected by a deed or instrument.
Recorded document: may include deeds, trust deeds, releases, liens, easements and other recorded instruments.
Entry number: useful when ordering copies or discussing a specific recorded document.
Recording date: date the Recorder accepted and indexed the document.
Subdivision / plat reference: useful for plats, lot/unit research and map-based research.
Chain-of-title materials: Data Services can help, but a title search should be done by a qualified title professional when legal reliance is needed.
Avoid the wrong office
Recorder vs Assessor vs Treasurer vs Archives
Salt Lake County Assessor
Use for: property characteristics, market value, building details and valuation records.
Phone: 385-468-8000
Email: assessor@saltlakecounty.gov
Open AssessorSalt Lake County Treasurer
Use for: property tax bills, tax payments, receipts and delinquent tax questions.
Phone: 385-468-8300
Email: treasurer@saltlakecounty.gov
Open TreasurerSalt Lake County Surveyor
Use for: survey, boundary, right-of-way and map-related questions when recorder documents are not enough.
Phone: 385-468-8240
Open SurveyorSalt Lake County Archives / GRAMA
Use for: older records, archival property history and public-record requests outside the normal recorder search path.
GRAMA requests are handled through the county’s public records request process.
Open GRAMA Request InformationCommon mistakes
Salt Lake County Recorder Mistakes That Delay Records Work
Using the Recorder for valuation questions: contact the Assessor for market value and building details.
Using the Recorder for tax payment questions: contact the Treasurer for property tax bills and payments.
Assuming the public search is a title opinion: the county warns that a title search may be necessary to verify accuracy.
Searching only one address format: try parcel number if address search does not show the correct auto-populated match.
Ordering a certified copy when a regular copy is enough: ask the requesting agency first.
Submitting a deed with missing legal description: this is a common recording problem.
Missing the grantee address: Salt Lake County lists grantee address as a recording requirement.
Expecting Recorder staff to prepare a deed: the office records documents but does not prepare legal forms or give legal advice.
Decision path
What Should You Do Next?
Need to see deed history? Start with free search, then use Data Services if you need document images or deeper history.
Need a copy of your deed? Find the entry number or document details, then request a regular or certified copy.
Need to record a new deed? Review formatting, legal description, notary and fee requirements before submitting.
Need property value? Use the Salt Lake County Assessor, not the Recorder.
Need tax amount due? Use the Salt Lake County Treasurer, not the Recorder.
Need legal ownership certainty? Use a title company, attorney or qualified title researcher.
Important notice
Independent Information, Legal Caution and FCRA Notice
This page is independent informational content. It is not the official website of Salt Lake County, the Recorder, the Assessor, the Treasurer or any government agency.
Recorder records can affect legal rights. Do not use this page as legal advice, a title opinion, a deed-preparation service or an official determination of ownership.
Property records should not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or any other FCRA-regulated purpose.
Verify current fees, document requirements, office hours and portal access directly with Salt Lake County before recording or ordering official copies.
FAQs
Salt Lake County Recorder FAQs
Where is the Salt Lake County Recorder’s Office?
The Recorder’s Office is at 2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600, Salt Lake City, Utah 84190.
What is the Salt Lake County Recorder phone number?
The main Recorder’s Office phone number is 385-468-8145.
How do I search Salt Lake County recorded documents?
Start with the free Recorder public search by address or parcel number. Use Data Services if you need deeper owner history, document images, legal descriptions, tract index, chain of title or plat maps.
Does the free public search prove legal title?
No. The public search is informational. The county says property information may be 24 hours old or older, and a title search may be necessary to verify accuracy.
How far back are Salt Lake County online recorder searches available?
The Recorder’s industry page states online searches can be done back to Book 262, Page 1, Entry Number 899028, recorded on March 1, 1941.
How much does Salt Lake County Recorder Data Services cost?
The posted Data Services options include free search, $5 24-hour access with up to 150 Data Units, and larger Data Unit Packages for frequent users.
How much is a recorded document copy?
The posted fee schedule lists recorded document copies at $2 per page and certified copies at $5 plus $2 per page.
How much does it cost to record a document?
The posted Salt Lake County Recorder fee schedule lists a $40 flat recording fee for most recordings, with extra fees for additional legal descriptions and plats.
Can the Recorder prepare a deed for me?
No. The Recorder records documents and maintains records. The office does not provide blank forms, prepare legal documents, notarize documents or give legal advice.
Who handles property values and tax bills in Salt Lake County?
The Assessor handles value and property details. The Treasurer handles property tax bills and payments. The Recorder handles recorded real-estate documents.
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