Find Public Records in Syracuse
Syracuse public records are maintained by city and county offices under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA. The city of Syracuse is located in Davis County, and public records for residents may be held by the Syracuse City Recorder, the Davis County Sheriff, or the Second District Court. This guide covers each of those sources, how to reach them, what records they keep, and how to submit a request. Most records are open to the public at no charge to inspect.
Syracuse Quick Facts
Syracuse City Recorder Records
The Syracuse City Recorder is the official custodian of city-level public records. The Recorder keeps City Council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and city contracts. All GRAMA requests for city records are handled by this office. You can visit in person, send a written request by mail, or check the city's website for documents already posted online.
| Office | Syracuse City Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 1979 West 1900 South Syracuse, UT 84075 |
| Phone | (801) 614-9660 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | syracuseut.com |
Inspection of city records is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page under Utah Code section 63G-2. If your request is large or requires a lot of staff time to compile, the city may add a charge for that work. Call ahead at (801) 614-9660 to ask about fees before you file a complex request. The Recorder must respond within 10 business days for most requests. You can also check the Syracuse City website for agendas, minutes, and other documents already posted for public use.
Records held by the Recorder go back several years and cover all formal council actions, adopted ordinances, and contracts between the city and its vendors. For records from other city departments, the Recorder can direct you to the right office or accept and route the request on your behalf.
Syracuse Law Enforcement Records
Syracuse does not operate its own police department. Law enforcement services in the city are provided through a contract with the Davis County Sheriff's Office. This means incident reports, arrest records, and other law enforcement records for Syracuse are held by the Sheriff, not a city police department.
| Office | Davis County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Phone | (801) 451-4100 |
| Website | daviscountyutah.gov/sheriff |
To request an incident report or accident report for a Syracuse address, contact the Davis County Sheriff's Office. You will need the date of the incident and the names of the parties involved. The Sheriff's Office handles GRAMA requests under the same 10-day response standard as other public agencies. Fees for report copies vary by type. Call (801) 451-4100 to confirm the current fee schedule before you send your request.
Arrest records from the Davis County Sheriff are also filed into the statewide Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation database. For a full background check that includes data from multiple agencies, go through BCI rather than the local sheriff's office alone.
Court Records for Syracuse Residents
Syracuse is served by the Second District Court, Davis County. The courthouse is located in Farmington, which is the Davis County seat. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, domestic relations filings, and probate for all of Davis County, including Syracuse.
| Office | Second District Court, Davis County |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 West State Street Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Phone | (801) 447-3800 |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Case records from this court can be searched online through Utah Courts XChange. Searches cost $0.35 each. A monthly subscription for unlimited searches costs $40. XChange shows docket entries, party names, case status, and filing history. You can search by name or case number. If you want to avoid the fee, free public terminals are available at the Farmington courthouse during business hours.
To get copies of actual court documents, contact the clerk's office at (801) 447-3800 or visit the Farmington courthouse. The clerk will tell you which records are available for public access and what the copy fees are. Most civil and criminal records are open. Sealed juvenile files and certain domestic cases may have access restrictions.
Note: Davis County does not have a separate justice court in Syracuse. All court matters are handled through the Second District courthouse in Farmington.
Criminal Background Checks
Statewide criminal history in Utah is managed by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. BCI holds data from law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Davis County Sheriff's Office.
A name-based background 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 purposes where a higher level of accuracy is needed. Fingerprints can be taken at local law enforcement offices. Davis County Sheriff offices can help with that process.
Utah Records Access Resources
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation website provides access to name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history checks for residents of Syracuse and all other Utah cities.
BCI is the main source for statewide criminal history in Utah. Syracuse residents can order checks online, by mail, or in person through the BCI system.
The Utah State Archives holds older government documents from cities and counties across Utah, including Davis County.
The Archives can be reached at (801) 531-3847. Staff can help you locate historical records from the city of Syracuse, Davis County, and Utah state agencies.
Vital Records for Syracuse
Birth and death records for Syracuse residents are held by the Utah Office of Vital Records. You can order a certified copy through the SILVER system online. Birth certificates cost $18. Death certificates cost $16. The office is part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
Marriage records and divorce records are also available through the vital records office, or through the Second District Court clerk in Farmington for court-issued divorce decrees. If you need a certified copy of a divorce decree, contact the court where it was filed.
Davis County Public Records
Syracuse is located in Davis County. The county maintains a separate set of public records covering property documents, county commission minutes, Sheriff records, and county court filings. Visit the Davis County page for more information on county-level records.
Nearby Davis County Cities
Other cities in Davis County have their own city-level records offices. Select a nearby city for local public records resources.