Sevier County Public Records

Sevier County public records are held by several offices at the Sevier County Courthouse in Richfield, Utah. You can search property documents, court filings, criminal history, and vital records through the county recorder, clerk, district court, and state agencies. Most records are open to the public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. This guide covers where to go, what each office holds, and how to get copies of the records you need in Sevier County.

Sevier County Recorder

The Sevier County Recorder maintains real property records for the county. This office holds deeds, mortgages, plats, easements, liens, and mining claims. If you need to confirm property ownership, look up a deed, or check for encumbrances on a parcel, the recorder's office is the right place to start. Records at this office go back to the county's early history and cover all land transactions filed in Sevier County.

The recorder's office is on the main floor of the Sevier County Courthouse at 250 North Main Street in Richfield. Staff can help you search by owner name, parcel number, or document type. Document copies are available for a fee. Recording a new document costs $40 for the first page and $2 for each additional page. Certified copies run $5 plus $1 per page. Call ahead if you plan to visit so you know what to bring.

Sevier County Clerk and Auditor

The Sevier County Clerk serves as the official record keeper for county government. This office handles county commission minutes, election records, marriage licenses, and general county documents. If you want a marriage license or need to check on an election filing, the clerk's office handles those requests. The clerk also processes GRAMA requests for county records not held by other offices.

Sevier County combines the clerk and auditor functions in a single office at the courthouse in Richfield. The auditor side handles financial records, property tax rolls, and budgets. Both types of records are available to the public under GRAMA. You can submit a records request in person at 250 North Main Street or by contacting the office directly. The office is open weekdays during regular business hours.

Note: Marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk and require both parties to appear in person with valid photo ID.

Sevier County Sheriff Records

The Sevier County Sheriff handles law enforcement for unincorporated parts of the county and also operates the county jail. Incident reports and arrest records from the sheriff's office are available as public records under GRAMA. You can request copies by contacting the sheriff's office directly. Bring or provide the date of the incident and names of the parties involved to speed up your request.

For criminal history background checks that go beyond a single incident, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) is the right agency. The BCI at bci.utah.gov maintains statewide records of arrests and convictions. A name-based check costs $15 and a fingerprint check costs $33.25. These checks cover criminal history from agencies all across Utah, not just Sevier County. You can submit a request online or by mail to the BCI office in Salt Lake City.

The Utah Courts also provide an online search tool called XChange at utcourts.gov. This system lets you look up court cases statewide, including Sevier County criminal cases. Individual searches cost $0.35 each or you can subscribe for $40 per month. XChange covers case dockets, hearing dates, and basic case status information for public court files.

The Utah BCI operates the state's central repository for criminal records. Visit the BCI site for details on how to submit a request and what identification you need.

The BCI issues certified criminal history reports that many agencies and courts accept as official documentation of a person's record in Utah.

Sixth District Court in Sevier County

Sevier County is served by the Sixth District Court, which has a courthouse location in Richfield. This court handles criminal cases, civil disputes, family law matters including divorce and custody, probate, and juvenile cases. Court records in Sevier County are generally public and may be viewed at the courthouse or searched through the Utah Courts online system.

To search Sevier County court records, visit utcourts.gov and use the case search tool. You can look up cases by party name or case number. The online system shows basic case information, hearing schedules, and docket entries for public cases. Some records involving juveniles or sealed cases are not available to the public. For certified copies of court documents, contact the Sixth District Court clerk in Richfield directly.

The Utah Courts XChange system provides broader access to court records statewide at $0.35 per search or $40 per month for a subscription. This is useful if you need to search multiple cases or track records across time.

Sevier County Property Records

Property records in Sevier County are split between two offices. The County Recorder holds recorded documents like deeds, mortgages, and plats. The County Assessor determines property values and maintains parcel data including ownership, assessed value, and tax history. Both sets of records are useful when researching a property in Sevier County.

Sevier County includes significant agricultural land, rangeland, and the Fish Lake National Forest area. Many properties in the county are large rural parcels with mining claims or grazing leases attached. The recorder's office has records for all of these, including mineral rights documents. If you are buying or researching land in Sevier County, checking both the recorder and assessor records gives you a fuller picture of what is on file.

You can visit the recorder's office in Richfield to search records in person. Staff can look up documents by owner name, parcel number, or recording date. Copies cost $0.25 per page under GRAMA for standard documents, with certified copies priced at $5 plus $1 per page. Recording fees for new documents follow the state schedule of $40 for the first page.

GRAMA Requests in Sevier County

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, gives the public the right to access most government records. This law applies to all county offices in Sevier County, including the recorder, clerk, sheriff, and assessor. Most records are classified as public and must be provided upon request.

To request records under GRAMA in Sevier County, submit a written request to the office that holds the records. Include your name, a description of the records you want, and your preferred format for receiving them (paper copies, digital files, etc.). Agencies have 10 business days to respond to a GRAMA request. They may approve, deny, or ask for clarification within that window. Fees for standard paper copies are $0.25 per page. Some agencies may charge additional fees for staff time if a request is large or complex.

The GRAMA statute is the foundation for public records access in Sevier County. Visit the Utah Legislature's website to read the full text of the law.

Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 outlines what records are public, what may be withheld, and how to appeal a denial.

If a Sevier County office denies your GRAMA request, you have options. First, you can appeal to the agency's chief administrative officer under Utah Code Section 63G-2-401. If that appeal fails, you can take the matter to the State Records Committee under Section 63G-2-802. The committee holds hearings and can order agencies to release records. This appeal process is free and does not require an attorney, though you may choose to bring one.

Note: Some records in Sevier County are classified as protected or private under GRAMA and are not available to the general public without showing a specific interest.

Cities in Sevier County

Sevier County includes several small communities, with Richfield serving as the county seat and largest city. Other towns in the county include Salina, Monroe, Glenwood, and Aurora. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a separate city page in this directory. All public records for residents of Sevier County are handled through county offices in Richfield.

Nearby Counties

Sevier County sits in central Utah and borders several neighboring counties. If you are unsure which county holds records for a specific property or address, check the county boundary first. Each neighboring county has its own recorder, clerk, and court offices handling local records.

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