Kane County Public Records Lookup
Kane County public records are maintained by county offices in Kanab and by Utah state agencies. The Kane County Recorder holds property documents, and the Clerk-Auditor manages county-level records and GRAMA requests. Court records for Kane County are available through the Utah Courts online system. This page explains how to search for and obtain Kane County public records, what fees apply, and where to go when you need documents from this rural southern Utah county.
Kane County Quick Facts
Kane County Recorder
The Kane County Recorder maintains real property records for the entire county. This office records deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements. All property documents affecting land in Kane County must be filed here. The office is located in the Kane County Courthouse in Kanab. Kane County is a large and largely rural area in southern Utah, and the Recorder holds documents that trace land ownership across this expansive region.
Utah's GRAMA law at Utah Code § 63G-2-201 classifies recorded property documents as public records. Anyone can request to view or copy them. The recording fee is $40 for the first page and $2 for each additional legal description. Certified copies cost $5 plus $1 per page. Visit the Kane County Recorder website for search options and contact information.
The Utah GRAMA statute is the legal foundation for all public records access in Kane County and across the state.
The statute sets the 10 business day response window that applies to all Kane County offices, including the Recorder, Clerk, and Sheriff.
| Office | Kane County Recorder 76 North Main Street Kanab, UT 84741 Phone: (435) 644-2454 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | kane.utah.gov/recorder |
Kane County Clerk and Auditor
The Kane County Clerk-Auditor keeps county-level public records including minutes of the County Commission, marriage licenses, and elections documents. If you need a record that is not a property document or a court filing, this is usually the right office. The Clerk also handles GRAMA requests for records held by other Kane County departments when those departments do not have a designated records officer.
Marriage licenses issued in Kane County are on file with the Clerk-Auditor. These records are often needed for legal matters, genealogy research, or vital records purposes. County commission actions, budget documents, and other official county records are also maintained here. The Clerk-Auditor is in the Kane County Courthouse at 76 North Main Street in Kanab, in the same building as the Recorder. Call (435) 644-2454 or visit kane.utah.gov/clerk-auditor to reach the office.
Note: Because Kane County is a small rural county, many administrative functions are combined, and the same staff often handles both Clerk and Auditor duties. Call ahead to confirm availability before visiting.
Kane County Criminal Records
Criminal history records linked to Kane County are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. The BCI maintains a statewide database that includes arrest records, criminal convictions, and case dispositions from all Utah counties, including Kane County. This is the standard place to go for background checks on individuals who have lived or been arrested in Utah.
Name-based background checks cost $15 at the BCI. Fingerprint-based checks cost $33.25. Fingerprint checks are more thorough and are typically required for professional licensing or certain formal purposes. Both types are processed at the BCI's Salt Lake City office. You can submit requests online, by mail, or in person. Reach the BCI at bci.utah.gov or by phone at (801) 965-4445.
The Kane County Sheriff also maintains local incident reports and arrest records. For recent incidents in Kane County, contacting the sheriff's office in Kanab directly may be faster than going through the statewide BCI database.
Kane County Court Records
Kane County falls within the Sixth District Court. This court handles criminal cases, family law matters, civil disputes, probate, and small claims filed in Kane County. The court serves a wide and thinly populated area of southern Utah. Court records from Kane County are accessible online through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov.
XChange allows you to search court records by party name or case number. Each search costs $0.35, or you can pay $40 for monthly unlimited access. Free public terminals are available at the courthouse during business hours. You can view case status, docket entries, and hearing information through XChange. For copies of actual documents or certified copies of orders and judgments, contact the Sixth District Court clerk's office. Most court filings in Kane County are public records under GRAMA and the Utah Rules of Court.
If you are looking for older historical records from Kane County courts, the Utah State Archives may have records not available through XChange. The Archives can be reached at archives.utah.gov or by phone at (801) 531-3847.
The Utah State Archives holds historical government records including older court and county records from Kane County that predate the current electronic systems.
Researchers looking for Kane County records going back to the county's formation will find the Archives a useful resource for documents not available through other online tools.
Kane County Property Records
Property records in Kane County come from the Recorder and the Assessor. The Recorder holds recorded documents: deeds, liens, mortgages, plats. The Assessor holds tax and valuation data for all parcels in the county. Both offices are in Kanab and both are open Monday through Friday.
Kane County has a large amount of public and federal land within its borders, which affects property records in a few ways. Much of the land is not privately owned, so recorded property documents cover a smaller portion of the total land area compared to more developed counties. For land near national monuments or other federal areas, some records may also involve federal agencies. For private parcels, the Recorder's documents and the Assessor's data give you a complete picture of ownership and value.
How to Get Kane County Public Records
Any person can request public records from Kane County offices under Utah's GRAMA law. The right to inspect records is found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201. You do not need to be a Utah resident or state a reason for your request. Just submit a written request describing what you want to the office that holds it.
The agency has 10 business days to respond. Inspection of records is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff time to locate records is also free. If your request requires more staff time, the agency may charge for the additional time at a reasonable rate. Kane County offices can respond by providing records, denying the request with a written explanation, or asking for more time when the request is large or complex.
If Kane County denies your public records request, you can appeal under § 63G-2-401 first to the county records officer, then to the State Records Committee. If still denied, you may seek review in district court under § 63G-2-802. The appeals process is designed to be straightforward, and many issues get resolved at the first appeal level without going further.
Cities in Kane County
Kane County is a rural county with several small communities, including Kanab, the county seat. No cities in Kane County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
All court and county office matters for Kane County residents are handled through the offices in Kanab. State-level records are available through Utah Archives at archives.utah.gov.
Nearby Counties
Kane County shares borders with other counties in southern Utah. Each neighboring county has its own recorder and clerk offices for property and county-level records.