Morgan County Public Records
Morgan County public records are kept by county offices in Morgan and by Utah state agencies. The Morgan County Recorder holds property documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Clerk-Auditor manages county-level records and GRAMA requests. Court records for Morgan County are accessible through the Utah Courts online system. This page covers where to find each type of public record in Morgan County, how to request them, and what fees to expect whether you search online or visit in person.
Morgan County Quick Facts
Morgan County Recorder
The Morgan County Recorder maintains all real property documents recorded in the county. This includes deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements. Morgan County sits northeast of Salt Lake City and has seen growing residential development over the years. As a result, the Recorder's office has a mix of older agricultural records and newer residential deeds that reflect the county's changing character.
The office is at the Morgan County Courthouse at 48 West Young Street in Morgan. Recording fees follow the Utah state schedule: $40 for the first page and $2 for each additional legal description. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5 plus $1 per page. You can search Morgan County property records online or visit in person. The Morgan County Recorder website has search tools and fee details. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, all recorded property documents are public records open for inspection.
The Utah GRAMA statute is the legal basis for public records access throughout Morgan County and all other Utah counties.
The 10 business day response requirement under GRAMA applies to the Morgan County Recorder and all other county offices when responding to public records requests.
| Office | Morgan County Recorder 48 West Young Street Morgan, UT 84050 Phone: (801) 845-3520 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | morgan-county.com/recorder |
Morgan County Clerk and Auditor
The Morgan County Clerk-Auditor keeps the official records of Morgan County government. This office handles marriage licenses, elections records, county commission minutes, and GRAMA public records requests for county-level documents. If you need a record that is not a property document or a court filing, the Clerk-Auditor is the right office to contact first.
Morgan County marriage licenses are on file here and are often needed for legal matters or genealogical research. The Clerk also maintains county budget documents and commission actions. The Clerk-Auditor is at the same courthouse address as the Recorder: 48 West Young Street in Morgan. Call (801) 845-3555 or visit morgan-county.com/clerk-auditor for more details.
Note: Morgan County uses a County Council form of government. The Clerk-Auditor serves as the official clerk to the Morgan County Council.
Morgan County Criminal Records
Criminal history records for Morgan County are held at the state level by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. The BCI maintains Utah's central repository for arrest records, conviction data, and criminal case dispositions across all counties, including Morgan County. You can request a name-based or fingerprint-based check depending on what you need and who is asking.
A name-based background check at the BCI costs $15. A fingerprint-based check costs $33.25. Fingerprint checks provide more detailed results and are often required for formal licensing or employment clearances. The BCI processes requests from its Salt Lake City office. Submit your request through the website at bci.utah.gov or call (801) 965-4445. The BCI also handles expungement petitions for individuals who qualify to have Morgan County records sealed.
For recent arrest reports or incident records from Morgan County, the Morgan County Sheriff may have documents that have not yet been entered into the statewide BCI database. The sheriff's office can provide local incident reports directly.
Morgan County Court Records
Morgan County falls within the Second District Court. Court records cover criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters, probate, and small claims filed in Morgan County. You can search court records online through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov. Each search costs $0.35, or you can pay $40 per month for unlimited access. Free public terminals are available at courthouses during regular business hours.
XChange lets you search by party name or case number for Morgan County cases. You can view case status, hearing schedules, and docket entries. For copies of actual filed documents or certified copies of orders and judgments, contact the Second District Court clerk's office directly. Fees for copies follow the court's fee schedule. Court filings in Morgan County are treated as public records under GRAMA and the Utah Rules of Court, so anyone can request them.
For older Morgan County court records not available through XChange, the Utah State Archives is a valuable resource. Historical county records, including older court documents, may be stored there rather than at the active courthouse.
The Utah State Archives holds historical government records from Morgan County and other counties across the state.
The Archives can be reached at archives.utah.gov or by calling (801) 531-3847. They can help you find Morgan County records that predate the current electronic systems.
Morgan County Property Records
Property records in Morgan County come from two main sources. The Recorder has recorded documents: deeds, liens, mortgages, plats, and easements. The Assessor has ownership and valuation data for every parcel in the county. Both offices are in the Morgan County Courthouse and both sets of records are public.
Morgan County has grown significantly as a residential area for people working in the Salt Lake City and Ogden areas. That growth means more recent deeds, subdivision plats, and mortgage documents are on file with the Recorder. If you are researching a property's ownership history, the Recorder's recorded documents trace the chain of title. If you want current ownership, assessed value, or property tax data, use the Assessor's records. Both are available in person in Morgan or through the county website online.
How to Request Morgan County Public Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act applies to all Morgan County government offices. Under § 63G-2-201, any person can request to inspect or copy public records held by any government entity in Utah. You do not need to be a Utah resident or explain why you want the records. Most records held by Morgan County offices are presumed public unless the statute specifically classifies them otherwise.
To make a GRAMA request, put your request in writing and submit it to the Morgan County office that holds the records you want. Describe the records clearly so the agency can find them. The agency has 10 business days to respond. You can inspect most records for free. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff time to locate the records is also free. If your request is large and requires more time, the agency may charge for the extra staff time at a reasonable rate.
If Morgan County denies your request, you have the right to appeal under § 63G-2-401. Start with the county records officer, then appeal to the State Records Committee if needed. If still denied, you can seek review in district court under § 63G-2-802. All denials must be in writing and include the statutory reason for the denial. Many appeals are resolved at the first level without needing to go to the State Records Committee or court.
Cities in Morgan County
Morgan County includes the city of Morgan and several smaller communities in the Morgan Valley. No cities in Morgan County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
All county and court records matters for Morgan County residents are handled through the offices in Morgan. For historical records, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov or (801) 531-3847 is a useful resource for older Morgan County documents.
Nearby Counties
Morgan County borders several other Utah counties. Each neighboring county maintains its own recorder and clerk offices for property and county-level records.