Tooele County Public Records

Tooele County public records are available through the Tooele County Courthouse and several state agencies. You can search property records, court filings, criminal history, and official county documents for this large western Utah county. The county recorder offers online property search by owner name, address, or parcel number. Other records are available in person at the courthouse in Tooele or through GRAMA requests submitted to the relevant office. This guide walks you through each source and how to get what you need.

Tooele County Recorder

The Tooele County Recorder maintains all real property records filed in the county. These include deeds, trust deeds, mortgages, plats, easements, and liens. The office is located at 47 South Main Street in Tooele, inside the Tooele County Courthouse. Online property search is available through the county website, where you can search by owner name, property address, or parcel number without charge. Basic property information is free; copies of recorded documents require payment.

Tooele County covers a large geographic area with a mix of residential communities near Salt Lake City, industrial zones, military installations including Dugway Proving Ground and Tooele Army Depot, and open desert land. The recorder's office processes property records for all of this territory. Recording fees follow the state schedule: $40 for the first page and $2 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $5 plus $1 per page.

You can visit the recorder's office during regular business hours to search in person or request document copies. Staff can search by grantor/grantee name, instrument number, or parcel. E-recording is available through approved vendors for title companies and others who file documents regularly.

The Tooele County Recorder's online search portal allows free parcel lookups. View property records and search ownership history at the county website.

All Tooele County public records requests are governed by Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, which sets response times, fees, and appeal rights.

Tooele County Clerk and Auditor

The Tooele County Clerk/Auditor office is the central record keeper for county government operations. The clerk side handles election records, candidate filings, county commission minutes, and marriage licenses. The auditor side manages financial records, property tax rolls, and county budgets. Both sets of records are public under GRAMA and available at 47 South Main Street in Tooele.

Marriage licenses are issued by the clerk's office. Both applicants must appear in person with valid photo ID. The clerk also fields GRAMA requests for general county documents not held by other departments. If your request spans multiple offices, the clerk can help route it. County financial records, budget reports, and meeting minutes are among the most commonly requested types of records from this office in Tooele County.

Tooele County Sheriff Records

The Tooele County Sheriff provides law enforcement for unincorporated county areas and operates the Tooele County Jail. Incident reports from the sheriff's office are public records under GRAMA. Request copies in person or in writing, providing the date, location, and names involved to help staff locate the right file. Reports are typically available within the standard 10-business-day GRAMA window.

For a full criminal history check on a person, contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. The BCI at bci.utah.gov holds statewide records of arrests, convictions, and other criminal history events. A name-based check is $15 and a fingerprint check is $33.25. These official BCI reports cover all Utah law enforcement agencies, not just Tooele County. You can submit a request online or by mail.

Tooele County criminal court records are searchable through the Utah Courts system at utcourts.gov. Individual case searches cost $0.35. A monthly subscription of $40 gives broader access if you need to look up multiple cases. The court system shows docket entries, case status, and hearing information for public criminal and civil cases in Tooele County.

The BCI is the main source for certified statewide criminal history in Utah. Its records include data from Tooele County and all other jurisdictions in the state.

BCI reports are used by courts, employers, and agencies that need official verification of Utah criminal history.

Tooele County District Court

Tooele County is served by the Third District Court. The Third District handles criminal cases, civil disputes, family law, probate, and juvenile matters for Tooele County. The courthouse is located at 47 South Main Street in Tooele, where the district court clerk's office can assist with filings and record requests.

Court records in Tooele County are generally public under Utah law. You can review case files at the courthouse or search the Utah Courts online portal at utcourts.gov. The online search shows party names, case type, hearing dates, and docket entries for public cases. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and certain sensitive files are not accessible through the public portal. For certified copies of court orders or judgments, visit the clerk's office in person or contact them by phone.

Tooele County Property and Assessor Records

Two offices handle property records in Tooele County. The Recorder keeps filed documents like deeds and mortgages. The County Assessor determines values for taxable parcels and maintains parcel data including ownership, assessment history, and exemption status. Together, these records give a full picture of any property in the county.

Tooele County has a range of property types. Growing residential communities near Salt Lake County make up much of the eastern part of the county. Industrial and military properties occupy large tracts further west. The assessor's database covers all of these parcels. Search by owner name, address, or parcel number to find assessment data. The recorder's office has the underlying deeds and title documents for each parcel. Both offices are in the courthouse at 47 South Main Street in Tooele.

Note: Some properties in the military installation areas of Tooele County may have limited public records due to federal ownership or use restrictions.

GRAMA Requests in Tooele County

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 gives the public the right to request records from any Tooele County government office. The law covers the recorder, clerk, sheriff, assessor, and all other county departments. Most records are public and must be provided within 10 business days of a written request.

Submit your GRAMA request in writing to the office that holds the records. Include your name, a clear description of the records, the time frame, and how you want to receive them. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page for paper copies. If your request requires significant staff time to compile, the agency may charge for that as well. Electronic records in existing formats must be provided free or at minimal cost in most cases.

If Tooele County denies your GRAMA request, Utah law gives you the right to appeal. First, appeal to the agency's chief administrative officer under Utah Code Section 63G-2-401. If that fails, take the matter to the State Records Committee under Section 63G-2-802. The committee holds open hearings and can order records released. No attorney is required, though you may bring one.

GRAMA covers county records. For state agency records, submit your request directly to the relevant state office. For federal records tied to military installations in Tooele County, use the federal Freedom of Information Act process instead.

Cities in Tooele County

Tooele County includes the city of Tooele, which is also the county seat, along with communities like Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Rush Valley, and Stockton. Tooele city has grown significantly as a bedroom community for the Salt Lake metro area.

Residents of other Tooele County communities access public records through the county offices in Tooele city at 47 South Main Street.

Nearby Counties

Tooele County is one of the largest counties in Utah by area. It shares borders with several counties to the east and south. Check which county covers your address when searching for property or court records.

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