Wasatch County Public Records

Wasatch County public records are held by several county offices and state agencies in and around Heber City. The County Recorder keeps property documents, the Clerk handles county filings, and the Fourth District Court maintains case records. You can search many Wasatch County public records online, by mail, or in person at the county courthouse on North Main Street. This guide covers where to look, what each office holds, and how to get the documents you need.

Wasatch County Recorder

The Wasatch County Recorder holds the official property records for all land in the county. This includes deeds, mortgages, plats, easements, and liens. The office sits inside the Wasatch County Courthouse at 25 North Main Street in Heber City. Staff record and index documents, and you can search the database by owner name, address, or parcel number. Most records can be found online through the county website.

The Wasatch County Recorder office is east of Salt Lake City in the Heber Valley area, which sees steady property activity tied to resort and recreational development. If you are researching land ownership or need a copy of a deed, this is your first stop. Recording fees run $40 for the first page and $2 for each additional legal description. Certified copies cost $5 plus $1 per page. You can visit the office or check online at wasatch.utah.gov/recorder.

The Recorder office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call (435) 657-3190 with questions before you visit.

The Recorder screenshot below shows the online property records portal for Wasatch County. The Wasatch County Recorder website lets you search property documents without coming in person.

Most deed and mortgage records are indexed and viewable online, saving you a trip to Heber City.

Wasatch County Clerk and Auditor

The Wasatch County Clerk handles county-level public records including meeting minutes, election records, and marriage licenses. The office serves as clerk to the Wasatch County Council and is also located at 25 North Main Street in Heber City. If you need a marriage license or want to see county commission records, start here. The Clerk is the main contact for GRAMA requests directed at county government documents.

Under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, most county records are open to the public. The Clerk's office must respond to written GRAMA requests within 10 business days. Fees for copies are $0.25 per page for standard documents. If you need records from the county council, audit reports, or election filings, submit your request in writing to this office. Staff can also help point you toward the right department if the record you need is held elsewhere in Wasatch County.

Wasatch County Sheriff and Criminal Records

The Wasatch County Sheriff handles law enforcement for unincorporated areas and runs the county jail. Incident reports and arrest records from the Sheriff's office are available through a public records request. For statewide criminal history, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the main source.

The Utah BCI at bci.utah.gov provides name-based background checks for $15 and fingerprint-based checks for $33.25. These checks cover statewide criminal history and are used for a wide range of purposes. The BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Name-based searches pull from court and law enforcement records across all Utah counties, including Wasatch County.

The BCI screenshot below shows the Utah Department of Public Safety's criminal records search tool. The Utah BCI website is the official source for background check requests that cover Wasatch County and all of Utah.

Both name-based and fingerprint searches are available online and by mail through the BCI.

For jail roster information specific to Wasatch County, contact the Sheriff's office directly. Incident reports from unincorporated Wasatch County go through the Sheriff's Records Division. If the incident happened in Heber City proper, contact Heber City Police instead.

Wasatch County Court Records

Wasatch County falls within the Fourth Judicial District of Utah. The Fourth District Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $11,500, family law, probate, and juvenile proceedings for Wasatch County residents. The court clerk maintains all filed documents and can provide copies of case records.

You can search court records online through the Utah Courts' XChange system at utcourts.gov. XChange costs $0.35 per search or $40 per month for unlimited access. Basic case index information is available for free at public terminals inside any Utah courthouse. XChange lets you search by party name or case number and see case status, hearing dates, and document listings for Wasatch County court records.

For certified copies or full case file documents, contact the Fourth District Court Clerk serving Wasatch County. Court records cover civil, criminal, domestic, and probate matters filed in Wasatch County courts. Note: Some records may be restricted or sealed by court order, including juvenile cases and certain family law filings.

Wasatch County Property Records

Property records in Wasatch County come from two main offices: the Recorder and the Assessor. The Recorder holds title documents like deeds and mortgages. The Assessor determines taxable value for all real and personal property in Wasatch County. Both offices are located at the county courthouse in Heber City.

The Assessor's records show ownership, assessed value, and parcel details for every taxable property in Wasatch County. These records are useful when researching a property purchase, checking for liens, or verifying ownership history. Property tax records are also available through the Wasatch County Treasurer. Most of these records are public and can be found online through the county's online portal or by visiting the courthouse.

Because Wasatch County includes the Heber Valley and significant recreational real estate, property records here cover a wide range of parcel types from residential lots to large agricultural and commercial parcels. The Recorder and Assessor offices handle a steady volume of real estate documents each year.

How to File a GRAMA Request in Wasatch County

Most Wasatch County public records are available under the Government Records Access and Management Act. GRAMA, codified at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, gives the public the right to access government records held by state and local agencies. The process is straightforward. You submit a written request to the agency that holds the record. The agency has 10 business days to respond, either providing the records or explaining why they cannot.

For Wasatch County records, direct GRAMA requests to the relevant office. Property records go to the Recorder. County meeting minutes and election filings go to the Clerk/Auditor. Sheriff incident reports go to the Sheriff's Records Division. There is no single form required, but your request should identify the records clearly and include your contact information so the office can reach you. Copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard documents. Certified copies cost more and vary by office.

If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Wasatch County chief administrative officer under GRAMA section 63G-2-401. After that, further appeals go to the Utah State Records Committee under section 63G-2-802. Most routine requests for public records like property documents or court indexes do not require a formal GRAMA process since those records are routinely available online or over the counter.

Note: Requests for records that are restricted by law, such as juvenile court records or protected health information, will be denied regardless of how the request is worded.

Cities in Wasatch County

Wasatch County includes Heber City as its county seat along with several smaller communities. No cities in Wasatch County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All court filings and most public records for Wasatch County residents are processed through the county offices in Heber City.

Nearby Counties

Wasatch County borders several other Utah counties. If you are not sure which county holds the records you need, use the links below to check neighboring county offices.

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