OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. Note that Utah's Xchange case search is a paid subscription service; free in-person access is available at courthouse public terminals.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through Utah Xchange (subscription)
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Utah BCI
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Utah

Utah's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Utah Supreme Court maintains court records through the Xchange subscription system. Utah BCI holds statewide criminal history (not the Highway Patrol). Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, District Court filings — are held at the county level.

Utah has 29 counties organized into eight judicial districts. Each county has its own Clerk of District Court, County Clerk, sheriff, and recorder maintaining separate records. Justice Courts are locally funded and operated — each municipality or county runs its own — so their records don't consistently flow into the state system. Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Weber counties together account for most of the state's population and caseload. Rural counties may require a phone call or in-person visit for records access.

Counties in Utah

Utah has 29 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is available online for free. Xchange is a paid subscription service. Justice Courts are locally funded and their records may not appear in state systems. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026