Find Public Records in Box Elder County

Box Elder County public records are maintained by several county offices in Brigham City, Utah. The County Recorder, County Clerk, Sheriff, and First District Court each hold different categories of records. Whether you are looking up property ownership, court case filings, criminal history, or official county documents, this guide will point you to the right office and walk you through the process of requesting Box Elder County public records.

Box Elder County Recorder

The Box Elder County Recorder has maintained land records since 1857. The office stores deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and related real property documents. Records from 1990 forward are computerized with document imaging available. Older records are available in bound volumes or on microfilm. In-person access is available during business hours at 01 South Main Street in Brigham City.

Recording can be done in person or by mail. The office handles subdivision plats for Brigham City, Tremonton, and Perry, as well as agricultural exemption records common to the region's farming community. The statewide recording fee schedule applies: $40.00 for the first page (covering up to 10 property descriptions), and $2.00 for each additional description. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. For recorded document research, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov may hold older supplementary records not on file locally.

The screenshot below shows the Utah State Archives website, a useful resource for historical Box Elder County property records that predate the county's computerized system.

The Archives hold many older land and legal documents from across Utah, including Box Elder County material going back to the territorial period.

Box Elder County Clerk Records

The Box Elder County Clerk maintains commission minutes, ordinances, and official county resolutions. This office also handles election records and voter registration. Marriage licenses are issued here for $50 to $60, and there is no waiting period in Utah. Licenses are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

The Clerk is the designated point of contact for GRAMA public records requests that do not fall clearly under another county office. Under Utah Code § 63G-2, all county agencies must respond to written requests within 10 business days. Voter registration can also be done online through the Utah state portal at vote.utah.gov.

Box Elder County Sheriff and Criminal Records

The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office keeps incident reports, arrest records, and a jail roster. An online "Who's in Jail" feature on the county website lets you check current inmate status without calling the office. This is the primary local source for recent arrest and booking information in Box Elder County.

Accident reports cost between $5 and $10 and can be picked up at the records counter during business hours. Some restricted records tied to open investigations require a formal GRAMA request. For those, submit your request in writing to the Sheriff's Office at 435 North 8th Street, Brigham City. The office is generally responsive and most routine record requests are handled quickly.

For a comprehensive criminal history search across all of Utah, use the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. A name check is $15 and a fingerprint-based check is $33.25. You can access BCI services at bci.utah.gov. BCI is located at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville.

BCI provides official criminal history records for Box Elder County and all other Utah counties through a single statewide system.

First District Court in Box Elder County

The First District Court Brigham City Department handles the full range of civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for Box Elder County. Court records are public with limited exceptions. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow free searching of the Utah Courts XChange system. Remote access to XChange requires either a $0.35 per-search fee or a monthly subscription of $40.00 for 500 searches. Document downloads are $1.00 each.

To look up a case, visit the courthouse at 43 North Main Street in Brigham City or go to utcourts.gov for online case search tools. Bring the full name of one party or the case number if you have it. The clerk's office can also pull case records for you in person. Certified copies of court documents cost more than plain copies and require payment at the time of request.

Note: Free public access terminals are available at the courthouse during normal business hours for anyone needing to search Box Elder County court records without paying per-search fees.

Box Elder County Property Records and Assessor

The Box Elder County Assessor determines the value of all taxable property in the county. Property assessment data, ownership records, tax history, and exemption status are maintained here. The office handles primary residence exemptions and agricultural land exemptions, which are common in Box Elder County given the amount of farmland in the area.

An online property search is available through the county website, allowing you to look up parcels by address or owner name. For the underlying documents that transferred ownership, such as deeds and trust deeds, visit the Recorder's Office. The Assessor holds value data; the Recorder holds the legal instruments. Both offices are at the same address on South Main Street.

How to Request Box Elder County Public Records

The Utah Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201, gives every person the right to inspect public records at no charge during business hours. You do not need to explain why you want a record. Box Elder County agencies are required to respond within 10 business days of receiving your request. Most straightforward requests are fulfilled faster than that.

Write your request clearly, describing the type of record, the date range, and the names or case numbers involved. Submit it to whichever office holds the record you need. For general county records, go to the Clerk. For property documents, go to the Recorder. For court files, go to the First District Court clerk. For incident or arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office.

Copy fees under GRAMA are $0.25 per page for black and white and $0.50 per page for color. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free. If your request is large and takes more staff time, additional fees may apply. If an agency denies your request, you can appeal to the chief administrative officer under § 63G-2-401. A further appeal can be made to district court. Most denials in Box Elder County involve records tied to active investigations or legally protected personal data.

Cities in Box Elder County

Box Elder County includes several communities. Only cities that meet the population threshold are listed here with dedicated public records pages.

Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County. All court and county records for the area are handled through county offices in Brigham City.

Nearby Counties

Box Elder County borders several other Utah counties to the south and east, as well as Idaho and Nevada to the north and west. If you're unsure which county holds the record you need, check the property address or filing location.

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