Weber County Public Records Search

Weber County public records are maintained by the County Recorder, Clerk and Auditor, Sheriff, Second District Court, and Assessor. Anyone can search property documents, court case files, criminal records, and official county documents through these offices. Weber County is the third-largest county in Utah by population, with roughly 270,000 residents, and its record-keeping offices handle requests from individuals, attorneys, title companies, and government agencies on a regular basis. This guide covers each office, what records they hold, how to access them, and the fees involved.

Weber County Recorder Property Records

The Weber County Recorder maintains real property records for all parcels in the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and related instruments are recorded and stored here. The office is located at 2380 Washington Boulevard in Ogden, Suite 320. Online property records are available through the county website, allowing you to search by owner name, parcel number, or document type without visiting in person. E-recording is also available for professionals who submit documents regularly.

Recording fees follow the statewide schedule. The fee is $40.00 for the first page, which covers up to 10 property descriptions. Each additional property description costs $2.00. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. If you are mailing a request, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the correct fee by check. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours Monday through Friday.

Weber County Clerk and Auditor Records

The Weber County Clerk and Auditor's Office is the primary point of contact for county government records, GRAMA public records requests, and marriage licenses. The office is at the same Washington Boulevard address as the Recorder, in Suite 320. County commission minutes, resolutions, and official ordinances are maintained here and open to the public during business hours.

Marriage licenses are issued in person. Both parties must appear with valid photo ID. There is no waiting period in Utah. The Clerk is also the starting point for GRAMA requests if you are not sure which office holds the record you need. Under Utah Code § 63G-2, agencies must respond within 10 business days. Inspection of records is free; copies cost $0.25 per black and white page. Birth and death records for events in Weber County are available through the Weber-Morgan Health Department at 477 23rd Street, Ogden, (801) 399-7130.

Weber County Sheriff Records

The Weber County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for unincorporated parts of the county and operates the Weber County Jail. The office maintains incident reports, arrest records, and jail booking information. An online inmate search tool is available through the county website, so you can check current detention status without making a phone call. The Sheriff's main facility is at 1400 Airport Parkway in Ogden.

Incident reports are available to involved parties. Members of the public can request records under GRAMA by submitting a written request to the Records Division. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some records may be withheld if the case is active or if the documents contain legally protected information. For statewide criminal background checks, go to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov rather than the local Sheriff's Office. BCI charges $15.00 for a name-based check and $33.25 for fingerprint-based checks. Their number is (801) 965-4445.

The screenshot below shows the Weber County Sheriff's Office website, which is where you can find the online inmate search tool and contact information for the Records Division in Ogden.

The Sheriff's website includes links to the jail roster, records request procedures, and other public safety information relevant to Weber County residents and researchers.

Second District Court Records in Weber County

The Second District Court serves Weber County and handles felony criminal cases, family law matters, civil litigation over $11,500, probate, and juvenile proceedings. The court is located at 2525 Grant Avenue in Ogden. The clerk's office maintains all case files and can assist with in-person lookups during business hours. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow free searches of the Utah Courts XChange database.

Remote access to court records through XChange costs $0.35 per search or $40.00 per month for up to 500 searches. Document downloads are $1.00 each. For frequent researchers, the monthly subscription is the better value. Access the system at utcourts.gov/en/xchange.html. If you are searching for a specific case by party name or case number, the in-person terminal at the Ogden courthouse is free and usually the fastest option for a one-time lookup.

Weber County Assessor and Property Data

The Weber County Assessor determines the taxable value of all property in the county. Ownership records, assessed values, and parcel data are available online through the county website. You can search by parcel number, property address, or owner name. The Assessor's office is at 2380 Washington Boulevard, Suite 320, in the same building as the Recorder and Clerk. Phone: (801) 399-8570.

The Assessor tracks current ownership and values for tax purposes. For the actual legal instruments of transfer, such as deeds or trust deeds, you need the Recorder's office. Both are in the same building, which makes it easy to visit both offices in a single trip. The online assessment data is free and a good starting point for any property research in Weber County.

The screenshot below shows the Weber County Assessor's website, where you can search property records, access parcel data, and find contact information for the Assessor's office in Ogden.

The Assessor's online search tool covers all taxable parcels in Weber County and is available at no cost for anyone who needs property ownership or value information.

Filing a GRAMA Request in Weber County

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives any person the right to inspect public records without needing to state a reason. The law is at Utah Code § 63G-2-201. Weber County agencies must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days. Inspection is free during business hours. Copies cost $0.25 per black and white page and $0.50 per color page. The first 15 minutes of staff time are free.

To file a request, describe the records you want in writing and submit it to the appropriate office. For property documents, contact the Recorder. For court filings, go to the Second District Court or use XChange. For criminal records, contact the Sheriff's Records Division. You don't need a specific form, but a written request helps offices process it correctly and track the response deadline. If your request is denied, appeal to the agency's chief administrative officer and, if needed, to district court under Utah Code § 63G-2-401.

The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds older Weber County records no longer maintained locally. Their address is 346 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, and their phone is (801) 531-3847. The Utah Open Data Portal at opendata.utah.gov also provides datasets that may include Weber County government information in searchable formats.

For vital records statewide, the SILVER portal at silver.health.utah.gov is the easiest online option. Birth certificates are $18, death certificates $16, and marriage or divorce certificates are $16 each. For local birth and death records, the Weber-Morgan Health Department at 477 23rd Street in Ogden handles Weber County events and can be reached at (801) 399-7130.

Note: For sex offender registry searches and statewide criminal database queries, the Utah Department of Public Safety at dps.utah.gov is the right resource beyond what local agencies hold.

Cities in Weber County

Weber County includes several incorporated cities. Residents of all cities use the same county offices for property records, court filings, and most official documents. City police departments maintain local incident reports, but county offices handle property transactions, court records, and most public record requests. The two qualifying cities in Weber County with dedicated records pages on this site are linked below.

Nearby Counties

Weber County shares borders with Davis, Morgan, Box Elder, and Cache counties. If a property or court record is not found in Weber County, check the neighboring county that may cover the relevant address or filing location.

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