Find Public Records in Juab County
Juab County public records are kept by county offices in Nephi and by state agencies throughout Utah. The Juab County Recorder holds property documents, and the Clerk manages county-level records and GRAMA requests. Court records for Juab County are accessible online through the Utah Courts system. This page explains where each type of Juab County public record is held, how to request them, and what fees to expect when you search for records in person or by mail.
Juab County Quick Facts
Juab County Recorder
The Juab County Recorder is the official keeper of real property records in the county. All deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements recorded in Juab County are filed here. The office is in the Juab County Courthouse in Nephi. Juab County covers a mix of agricultural land and growing residential communities, and the Recorder has kept records for all of it over the years. Whether you need a deed from decades ago or a recently recorded document, this is the right office to contact.
Recording fees in Juab County match the state schedule. The fee is $40 for the first page of any document and $2 for each additional legal description listed on that document. Certified copies cost $5 plus $1 per page. You can search property records on the county website or by visiting the office in Nephi. The Juab County Recorder website has more details on how to search and request documents.
The Juab County Recorder website provides direct access to the county's property records search portal.
Searching by parcel number, owner name, or document type are the most common ways to find Juab County property records through the online portal.
| Office | Juab County Recorder 160 North Main Street Nephi, UT 84648 Phone: (435) 623-3410 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | juabcounty.gov/recorder |
Juab County Clerk and Auditor
The Juab County Clerk-Auditor handles a wide range of county-level public records. This office keeps the official minutes of the Juab County Commission, issues marriage licenses, manages elections records, and processes GRAMA public records requests. If you need records that are not held by the Recorder or the courts, this office is your first contact for Juab County public records.
Marriage licenses are a commonly requested record from the Juab County Clerk. They are useful for proving a marriage, tracing family history, or legal proceedings. County commission records, including ordinances and resolutions, are also available here. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, all government records are presumed public unless classified otherwise, so most records held by the Clerk-Auditor are accessible on request. The office is in the same Juab County Courthouse building as the Recorder.
The Juab County Clerk website is the access point for GRAMA requests and other county-level records in Juab County.
You can download GRAMA request forms from the Juab County Clerk website or submit your request in writing by mail or in person at the Nephi courthouse.
| Office | Juab County Clerk-Auditor 160 North Main Street Nephi, UT 84648 Phone: (435) 623-3411 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | juabcounty.gov/clerk |
Juab County Criminal Records
Criminal background checks tied to Juab County are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. The BCI holds criminal history data for all Utah counties, including arrest records, conviction information, and felony and misdemeanor history from Juab County courts and law enforcement. This is the standard source for any background check in Utah.
A name-based check through the BCI costs $15. If you need a fingerprint-based search, the fee is $33.25. Fingerprint checks are more thorough and are often required for licensing or other formal purposes. Both types are processed by the BCI office in Salt Lake City. Contact bci.utah.gov or call (801) 965-4445 to submit a request or get instructions. The BCI also handles expungement petitions for those who qualify to have Juab County records sealed.
Note: For recent arrest logs or incident reports from the Juab County Sheriff's office, contact the sheriff's office directly in Nephi, as some local records may not yet appear in the BCI system.
Juab County Court Records
The Fourth District Court covers Juab County. Court records include criminal case filings, civil suits, family law matters, probate, and small claims. You can search Juab County court records through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov. Each search costs $0.35, or you can pay $40 for a full month of unlimited access to the statewide court database. Free terminals are also available at the courthouse during business hours if you prefer not to pay.
XChange lets you search by party name or case number. You can see case status, hearing dates, and docket entries. For full document copies, you need to contact the clerk's office or visit the courthouse. Certified copies of judgments or orders can be obtained from the clerk for a fee. All of this is covered under GRAMA and the Utah Rules of Court, which treat most court filings as public records accessible to anyone.
Juab County Property Records
Two offices maintain property records in Juab County. The Recorder has the recorded documents: deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Assessor has tax and valuation data for every parcel. Both sets of records are public, and both offices are in the same courthouse in Nephi.
If you want to trace the ownership history of a property, start with the Recorder. If you want to know the current assessed value or find tax information, go to the Assessor. Juab County's agricultural land base and growing residential areas in the north part of the county mean there is a mix of older and newer records on file. Property owners and title researchers alike can access these records in person or through the county website.
Requesting Juab County Public Records Under GRAMA
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act applies to all Juab County offices. Under § 63G-2-201, any person can inspect public records held by a government entity. You do not have to explain why you want the records, and you do not need to be a resident of Utah. This covers records from the Juab County Recorder, Clerk-Auditor, Sheriff, Commission, and other county agencies.
To make a request, write a description of the records you want and submit it to the office that holds them. You can do this by mail, in person, or in some cases by email. The agency has 10 business days to respond. Inspecting records is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page, and the first 15 minutes of staff search time is also free. If your request involves a large number of records, the agency may charge for additional search time.
If your Juab County public records request is denied, you can appeal under § 63G-2-401. The first appeal goes to the county records officer. If denied again, you can appeal to the State Records Committee. After that, you may take the matter to district court under § 63G-2-802. Denials must include a written explanation, so you always know the reason before deciding whether to appeal.
Cities in Juab County
Juab County communities include Nephi, the county seat, along with several smaller towns. No cities in Juab County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Residents of all Juab County communities file records and court matters through the offices in Nephi. For state-level records, contact the Utah Archives at archives.utah.gov or call (801) 531-3847.
Nearby Counties
Juab County borders several other Utah counties. If you need records from a neighboring area, each county has its own recorder and clerk offices.