Millard County Public Records
Millard County public records are maintained by county offices in Fillmore and by Utah state agencies. The Millard County Recorder holds property documents, and the Clerk-Auditor keeps county-level records and processes GRAMA requests. Court records for Millard County are accessible through the Utah Courts online system. This guide covers where to find each type of Millard County public record, how to submit requests, and what fees apply when you search for documents in this large central Utah county.
Millard County Quick Facts
Millard County Recorder
The Millard County Recorder maintains all real property records in the county. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and subdivision plats for all land in Millard County. The office is located in the Millard County Courthouse in Fillmore, which holds a notable place in Utah history as the location of the state's first territorial capitol building. The Recorder's documents cover both the agricultural land base and more developed areas of the county.
Recording fees follow the Utah state schedule. The fee is $40 for the first page of any recorded document and $2 for each additional legal description on that document. Certified copies cost $5 plus $1 per page. You can search for Millard County property records on the county website or visit the office in Fillmore during regular business hours. The Millard County Recorder website has current search tools and instructions for requesting documents.
Utah's GRAMA law gives everyone the right to inspect public records. The Utah GRAMA statute is the foundation for all public records access across Millard County and the state.
Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, Millard County offices must respond to public records requests within 10 business days. Inspecting records in person is free, and copies cost $0.25 per page.
| Office | Millard County Recorder 765 South Highway 99 Fillmore, UT 84631 Phone: (435) 743-5387 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | millardcounty.org/recorder |
Millard County Clerk and Auditor
The Millard County Clerk-Auditor is the records keeper for county government actions. This office maintains minutes of the County Commission, issues marriage licenses, manages elections records, and processes GRAMA public records requests for county-level documents. If you need records that are not property documents or court filings, the Clerk-Auditor is usually where to start.
Marriage licenses from Millard County are on file with the Clerk-Auditor and are commonly needed for legal or genealogical purposes. County budget records, commission resolutions, and other official county documents are also stored here. The office is at the same address as the Recorder at the Millard County Courthouse in Fillmore. You can reach the Clerk-Auditor at (435) 743-6223 or visit millardcounty.org/clerk-auditor for more information.
Note: GRAMA requests for Millard County records should be submitted in writing to the Clerk-Auditor's office. Include a clear description of the records you need and how you want to receive them.
Millard County Criminal Records
Criminal history records tied to Millard County are maintained by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at the state level. The BCI holds arrest records, conviction data, and criminal history for all Utah counties. This is the primary source for background checks on individuals with ties to Millard County.
A name-based check at the BCI costs $15. A fingerprint-based check costs $33.25 and is more thorough. Fingerprint searches are required for some licensing and official purposes. The BCI is in Salt Lake City and processes requests by mail, in person, or through the online request system at bci.utah.gov. Call (801) 965-4445 if you have questions about Millard County criminal records requests.
The Utah BCI website is the central resource for criminal history checks that include Millard County arrests and convictions.
The BCI site includes instructions for individuals who want to check their own record as well as for authorized requestors seeking another person's history.
The Millard County Sheriff maintains local incident reports and arrest logs. For very recent incidents in Millard County, the sheriff's office in Fillmore may have records that have not yet been added to the BCI database. Contact the sheriff directly for recent local records.
Millard County Court Records
Court records for Millard County are handled by the district court that covers this area of central Utah. Cases include felony criminal matters, family law, civil disputes, probate, and small claims. You can search Millard County court records through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov. Each name or case search costs $0.35 per search, or you can pay $40 for a full month of unlimited searches.
XChange gives you access to case status, docket entries, hearing dates, and party information for Millard County court cases. For full document copies or certified copies of court orders, contact the clerk's office at the courthouse serving Millard County. Free public terminals are also available at courthouses during regular business hours if you prefer not to pay for online access. Most court filings in Millard County are public records accessible to anyone under GRAMA and the Utah Rules of Court.
Millard County Property Records
Two offices handle property records in Millard County. The Recorder maintains recorded documents: deeds, liens, mortgages, and plats. The Assessor maintains ownership and valuation data for every parcel in the county. Both offices are at the Millard County Courthouse in Fillmore.
Millard County is one of the largest counties in Utah by land area and includes extensive agricultural and public lands. Property records here cover a wide range of parcel types, from large farm tracts to smaller residential lots. If you are researching ownership history, start with the Recorder for historical documents. If you want current ownership, assessed value, or tax information, the Assessor's records are the place to look. Both sets of records are public and available during business hours in Fillmore.
Requesting Millard County Public Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act covers all Millard County offices. Under § 63G-2-201, any person can request to inspect public records held by any government agency in Utah, including Millard County. You do not need to be a resident or explain why you want the records. The right to access is broad, and most county records are presumed public unless the statute says otherwise.
To request Millard County public records, write a description of what you need and submit it to the right office. The Recorder handles property documents, the Clerk-Auditor handles county government records, the Sheriff has incident reports, and the courts have case records. Each agency has 10 business days to respond. You can inspect records for free. Copies cost $0.25 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free, but the agency may charge for additional time if your request is large.
If Millard County denies your request, you can appeal under § 63G-2-401 to the county records officer, then to the State Records Committee, and finally to district court under § 63G-2-802. All denials must be in writing and include the reason. Most disputes get resolved through the internal appeal before reaching district court.
Cities in Millard County
Millard County includes Fillmore and several other small communities including Delta. No cities in Millard County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
All county and court matters for Millard County residents are handled through the offices in Fillmore. For historical records, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov or (801) 531-3847 may have older Millard County documents not available through current county systems.
Nearby Counties
Millard County borders several other Utah counties. Each neighboring county maintains its own public records through their local recorder and clerk offices.