Pleasant Grove Public Records
Pleasant Grove public records are held by city offices, the Pleasant Grove Police Department, and the Fourth District Court. The city sits in Utah County, and residents can access government documents under GRAMA, Utah's public records law. This guide covers the main offices that keep city records, law enforcement files, court documents, and criminal history data. Most records are open to the public at no charge to inspect. This page explains where to go, who to call, and what to expect at each office.
Pleasant Grove Quick Facts
Pleasant Grove City Recorder
The Pleasant Grove City Recorder is the primary keeper of official city records. This office holds City Council minutes, adopted ordinances, city resolutions, and contracts. All GRAMA requests for city-level documents are handled by the Recorder. You can visit City Hall in person, call ahead, or check the city's website for records that are already posted online.
| Office | Pleasant Grove City Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 86 South 100 East Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 |
| Phone | (801) 785-5045 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | plgrove.org |
Inspection of city records is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page under Utah Code section 63G-2. For large or complex requests that take significant staff time to compile, the city may add a fee. Call (801) 785-5045 before filing a big request to ask for a fee estimate. The city must respond within 10 business days for most GRAMA requests.
City Council meeting agendas, recent minutes, and ordinances are often posted on the Pleasant Grove City website. For older documents or records not published online, submit a written GRAMA request to the Recorder at City Hall. Include the record type, date range, and any document or case numbers you have to help staff locate the file faster.
The Recorder holds records from formal council actions, board and commission proceedings, and city contracts going back many years. For documents created by a specific department other than the Recorder's office, the Recorder can route the request or point you to the right contact.
The Pleasant Grove City website lists contact information for all city departments and has online access to recent public meeting materials.
Pleasant Grove City Hall at 86 South 100 East is where the City Recorder processes GRAMA requests. Start here for city council records, ordinances, and city contracts.
Pleasant Grove Police Department Records
The Pleasant Grove Police Department keeps incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records for incidents within city limits. Contact the department for copies of police reports tied to Pleasant Grove locations.
| Office | Pleasant Grove Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 East Center Street Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 |
| Phone | (801) 785-3506 |
To request a police report, call (801) 785-3506 and have the date of the incident and the names of the people involved ready. Fees depend on the report type. Traffic accident reports may carry a different cost than general incident reports. The department can confirm current fees when you call or come in. Most requests get a response within 10 business days.
Arrest records from the Pleasant Grove Police Department are added to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation database. The department's records cover only incidents handled by its own officers within Pleasant Grove city limits. For incidents involving the Utah County Sheriff or another agency, contact that office directly. For a full statewide background check, go through BCI.
Court Records in Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove is served by the Fourth District Court for Utah County. The nearest department is the American Fork courthouse, which handles cases for the northern part of Utah County, including Pleasant Grove. The main Provo courthouse handles cases from the central and southern parts of the county.
| Office | Fourth District Court, American Fork Dept. |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 East 80 North American Fork, UT 84003 |
| Phone | (801) 854-1080 |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
You can search case records through Utah Courts XChange. Each search costs $0.35, or you can pay $40 per month for unlimited access. XChange shows docket entries, party names, case status, and filing history. You can search by name or case number from any device with internet access. If you prefer not to pay the online fee, free public terminals are at the American Fork courthouse during business hours.
For copies of actual documents, visit the clerk at (801) 854-1080 or go to the courthouse. The clerk will tell you if a specific record is publicly available and what the fees are. Most civil and criminal records are open. Sealed juvenile records and some protective order files are restricted. Certified copies carry a higher fee than plain copies.
The main Provo courthouse at 125 North 100 West, Provo, UT 84601, can be reached at (801) 429-1000 if you need to file or access records at that location instead.
Criminal Background Records
Statewide criminal history in Utah is maintained by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. BCI holds records from law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Pleasant Grove Police Department and the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
A name-based check costs $15 and can be ordered online through the Utah BCI website. BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445. A fingerprint-based check costs $33.25 and is typically required for employment or licensing where accuracy matters most. Fingerprinting can be done at many local law enforcement offices, including Pleasant Grove Police Department.
BCI records are Utah-specific. For federal criminal history, contact the FBI. BCI is the right starting point for any background check tied to a person's Utah record.
Utah Public Records Resources
The Utah State Archives holds historical government documents from cities and counties across the state, including records from Pleasant Grove and Utah County going back many years.
The Archives is located in Salt Lake City and can be reached at (801) 531-3847. Staff can help you find older city or county documents not available through the city or court directly.
Vital Records for Pleasant Grove
Birth and death records for Pleasant Grove residents are held by the Utah Office of Vital Records. You can order a certified copy online through the SILVER system. Birth certificates cost $18 and death certificates cost $16. Marriage records and divorce decrees are also available through that system or through the Fourth District Court clerk.
If you need a certified copy of a divorce decree filed in Utah County, contact the Fourth District Court clerk in American Fork at (801) 854-1080 or in Provo at (801) 429-1000. The clerk can confirm the file location and provide copy costs for certified records.
Utah County Public Records
Pleasant Grove is located in Utah County. The county maintains a separate set of public records covering property documents, county commission minutes, Sheriff records, and county court filings. For a full overview of county-level public records, visit the Utah County page.
Nearby Utah County Cities
Several nearby Utah County cities have their own city-level records offices. Select a city below for local public records resources.