Davis County Public Records
Davis County public records are held by several county and state offices, and most can be searched online or in person at the Farmington courthouse. This guide covers the key offices that keep records in Davis County, how to search them, and what you can expect when you submit a request. Whether you need property documents, court filings, or criminal history, Davis County gives you a number of ways to find what you are looking for.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County Recorder
The Davis County Recorder maintains official property records for every parcel in the county. This office records deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and related instruments. Davis County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Utah, and the Recorder's office processes roughly 70,000 to 80,000 documents each year. That volume means the staff handles a wide range of property types, from single-family homes in Bountiful and North Salt Lake to large commercial tracts near Layton.
The Davis County Records Management System gives online access to property documents from 1995 forward. You can search by property description, grantor or grantee name, or document number. Basic name and index searches are free. Viewing or downloading document images requires a fee-based account. The office also accepts e-recording through authorized vendors, which speeds up the process for title companies and legal firms that file frequently.
The Davis County Recorder's website at daviscountyutah.gov/recorder is the starting point for most property record searches. From there you can search the index, find current recording fees, and get contact information for staff who can answer questions about a specific document or parcel.
The Davis County Recorder is located at 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025. The phone number is (801) 451-3433. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The recording fee is $40 for the first page and $2 for each additional description. Certified copies cost $5 plus $1 per page.
The Davis County Recorder's website shows property records online. The screenshot below is from the official county recorder portal.
The Davis County Recorder portal lets you search by owner name, document number, or property description without creating an account.
Davis County Clerk and Auditor
The Davis County Clerk-Auditor office sits at the same address as the Recorder: 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025. The phone number is (801) 451-3432, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach their website at daviscountyutah.gov/clerk-auditor. This office covers a broad set of duties including elections, marriage licenses, burial permits, and some vital records.
Marriage licenses in Davis County cost between $50 and $60. The Clerk-Auditor office also processes Government Records Access and Management Act requests, commonly called GRAMA requests. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, any person may inspect or copy a public record. The Davis County website includes an online GRAMA submission form, so you can start a request without visiting the office in person. Agencies have 10 business days to respond to a properly submitted request.
Note: If your GRAMA request involves records held by another Davis County department, the Clerk-Auditor office can direct you to the right contact so your request reaches the correct custodian quickly.
Davis County Sheriff Records
The Davis County Sheriff's Office keeps records related to law enforcement activity in unincorporated areas of the county and operates the county jail. The Sheriff's Records Division is at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025. The phone number is (801) 451-4100. Records staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office website is at daviscountyutah.gov/sheriff.
The Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate roster that shows current jail inmates, their charges, and booking dates. This roster is updated regularly and can be viewed without any account or fee. Incident and accident reports are available through the Records Division. Fees for copies of incident or accident reports run from $5 to $15 depending on the length and type of report. Body camera footage is handled through a separate process and may require a GRAMA request with additional review time.
The Davis County Sheriff website provides access to inmate information and law enforcement records. The screenshot below comes from the official Sheriff's Office portal.
The inmate roster on the Davis County Sheriff site is free to search and shows current booking information including charges and bail status.
For statewide criminal history checks that go beyond local jail records, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification handles name-based and fingerprint-based background checks. The BCI is at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. A name-based check costs $15, and a fingerprint check costs $33.25. More information is at bci.utah.gov.
Davis County District Court Records
The Second District Court serves Davis County. The Farmington Department is at 800 West State Street, Farmington, UT 84025, and can be reached at (801) 451-6100. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court handles felony criminal cases, family law matters including divorce and custody, civil disputes, probate, and juvenile proceedings. More information about the Second District is at utcourts.gov.
Because Davis County sees a high volume of cases, staff may recommend calling ahead or making an appointment before visiting for extensive records research. Public access terminals are available in the courthouse lobby so you can search case indexes at no charge. The Utah Court's online system, called XChange, gives remote access to case records for $0.35 per search or $40 per month for unlimited searches. XChange is useful for attorneys and researchers who need to check multiple cases across Utah's courts.
Court records in Davis County are generally public under GRAMA. Sealed records, records involving juveniles, and certain financial disclosures may be restricted. If you need certified copies of court documents, contact the District Court Clerk directly or visit the courthouse with a valid photo ID.
Davis County Property and Assessor Records
The Davis County Assessor determines property values for over 100,000 parcels in the county. The Assessor's office is at 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025, and the phone number is (801) 451-3130. The online search tool at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor lets you look up parcels by address, owner name, or parcel number. Results show assessed values, tax history, and any active exemptions such as the primary residence or veteran exemptions.
Assessor records are public and free to search online. They are useful for verifying ownership, comparing assessed values to sale prices, and confirming exemption status. Property tax payment history is also available through the county's online tools. If a property has changed hands recently, it may take a billing cycle before the new ownership shows up in the Assessor's records. For the most current deed information, check the Recorder's system as well.
Davis County subdivision plats are recorded with the Recorder's office and cover communities including Layton, Clearfield, Syracuse, Bountiful, Woods Cross, North Salt Lake, Centerville, Kaysville, and Farmington. These plats show lot dimensions, easements, and rights-of-way that affect property use and sale.
GRAMA Requests in Davis County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives any person the right to inspect or copy public records. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you do not need to explain why you want a record or show any ID to make a request. You just need to describe the record clearly enough that the agency can find it. Davis County agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a properly submitted request.
Copying fees for most Davis County public records are $0.25 per page for black and white copies and $0.50 per page for color. The first 15 minutes of staff time spent locating records is free. Additional staff time may be billed at the agency's established rate. Some records are available in electronic format at no cost or a reduced rate, so it is worth asking whether a digital copy is an option when you submit your request.
If a Davis County agency denies your request or charges fees you believe are wrong, you may appeal first to the agency's chief administrative officer and then to district court under Utah Code § 63G-2-802. The Davis County Clerk-Auditor can help direct GRAMA requests to the right department, and the county's website includes an online submission form for convenience.
Note: Historical Davis County records dating back before the online systems were established may be held at the Utah State Archives, 346 South Rio Grande Street, Salt Lake City, (801) 531-3847. Their website is at archives.utah.gov.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes several cities and communities. The links below go to public records pages for the larger cities in the county.
Smaller communities in Davis County such as Centerville, Woods Cross, North Salt Lake, and Farmington do not have separate city pages. Records for those areas are handled through the county offices listed above.
Nearby Counties
Davis County sits between Weber County to the north and Salt Lake County to the south. If you are not sure which county handles your records, confirm the address of the property or event in question.