Official Civic Directory Profile FIPS Code: 49043

Summit County Clerk & Recorder

Official government recording office for Summit County, Utah. Serving a population of 42.759 with jurisdiction over real estate deeds, marriage licenses, vital records, and fictitious business names.

County Seat: Coalville • Land Area: 1870,674 sq mi • State: Utah (UT)

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Location & Operations

Courthouse Office Address & Contact

Open Mon-Fri

Physical Courthouse Address

Summit County Courthouse / Recording Office, Coalville, UT 84017

Seat of government for Summit County in Coalville, UT.

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Courthouse / Directory Line

(801) 231-8333

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed on state and federal holidays.

FIPS ID: 49043 • Coordinates: 40.8721° N, -110.9685° W

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Filing Checklist

Before You Visit Summit County

✓ Valid Government Photo ID (Driver's License or Passport)
✓ Payment: Credit Card, Cashier's Check, or Exact Cash
✓ Original signed documents with valid notary jurat/seal
✓ Mandatory 3-inch top margin for county recorder barcode

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Land Records & Real Property

Summit County Deed Recording Fees & Requirements

Governed by Utah Code § 17-21-18.5 (Flat $40 document fee)

First Page Base Fee

$40.00

Includes statutory county automation index surcharge

Each Additional Page

$0.00

Per additional standard 8.5" x 11" page

Transfer Tax / Doc Stamps

None (Utah has no real estate transfer tax)

Calculated at recording based on purchase consideration

Statutory Recording Margin Standards in Utah:

Top Margin (Page 1): Must leave minimum 3 inches blank at top right for official recorder barcode and indexing stamp.

Other Margins: Minimum 1 inch on side, bottom, and subsequent pages to avoid non-conforming document penalties.

Grantee & Return Address: Must state grantee's legal address and a return mailing address clearly on the first page.

Legibility & Font: Black ink on white 8.5 x 11 paper; minimum 10-point font. Notary stamps must be crisp and dark.

Instant Public Records & Title Verification

Need Official Property Deeds or Title Records in Summit County?

Search land records, deed history, mortgage transfers, tax liens, judgments, and parcel ownership across Summit County, Utah. Instantly access official document copies online without visiting the courthouse records vault.

Warranty & Quitclaim Deeds
Mortgage & Lien Records
Assessor Parcel History

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Marriage Bureau

Marriage License in Summit County

License Fee $50.00

Waiting Period 0 Hours

✓ Validity Window: Must solemnize within 32 days of issuance.
✓ Personal Appearance: Both applicants must appear together in person at the Summit County courthouse.
✓ Identification: Valid state photo driver's license, passport, or military ID. No blood test required.

State Policy: Utah allows completely online marriage licenses and virtual ceremonies worldwide through Utah County.

Vital Statistics

Certified Vital Records

Birth Cert $22.00

Death Cert $18.00

Marriage Cert $18.00

• Authorized Requestors: Direct family relation (registrant, child, parent, spouse) or legal guardian only.
• Filing Agency: Processed through Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and Statistics and the local Summit County clerk counter.

Certified copies bear an official raised, embossed seal and are suitable for passports, probate, real estate, and legal identification.

Commercial & Business

DBA & Assumed Name Registration in Summit County

Filing Fee: $22.00

1. Filing Authority

In Summit County, sole proprietorships and general partnerships register assumed names through the Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations).

2. Statutory Requirement

Required prior to opening a commercial checking account, issuing invoices under a brand name, or executing contracts in Utah.

3. State Rules & Notice

DBA filed with the State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.

Official Business & DBA Filing Assistance

Starting a Business or Filing a DBA in Summit County?

Save time and avoid multiple trips to the Summit County Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations). Form your official LLC, register your Trade / Assumed Name (DBA), get your federal Tax ID (EIN), and receive your registered agent documents fully online in Utah.

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Articles of Organization

Utah Compliant

State-Specific Statutory Legal Templates

Download Official Utah Real Estate Deeds & Legal Forms

Ensure your property transfer is compliant with Utah county recording statutes. Get attorney-drafted Quitclaim Deeds, Special Warranty Deeds, Powers of Attorney, and Promissory Notes formatted with correct margins and statutory acknowledgments.

✓ 3-inch top recording margin ready ✓ State notary jurat included ✓ Instant PDF & Word download

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Regional Civic Network

Nearby County Clerks in Utah

Need to file or search public records in an adjacent jurisdiction? Explore neighboring Utah recording offices:

Morgan County Seat: Morgan

~35.2 mi →

Wasatch County Seat: Heber

~38.5 mi →

Duchesne County Seat: Duchesne

~49.2 mi →

Salt Lake County Seat: Salt Lake City

~52 mi →

Rich County Seat: Randolph

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Frequently Asked Questions: Summit County Clerk & Recorder

Where is the Summit County Clerk & Recorder office located?

The official Summit County office is located at Summit County Courthouse / Recording Office, Coalville, UT 84017. Operating hours are typically Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. You can reach the office staff by telephone at (801) 231-8333.

How much does it cost to record a deed in Summit County?

Under Utah statute (Utah Code § 17-21-18.5 (Flat $40 document fee)), recording a real property deed or mortgage in Summit County costs $40.00 for the first page, plus $0.00 for each additional page. Transfer tax details: None (Utah has no real estate transfer tax).

How do I obtain a marriage license in Summit County, UT?

Both applicants must appear in person before the Summit County Clerk with government-issued photo identification (such as a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID). The fee is approximately $50.00. Utah requires a waiting period of 0 hours, and the license is valid for 32 days from the date of issuance.

How do I file a DBA (Doing Business As) or Assumed Name in Summit County?

In Summit County, registering a DBA or Assumed Business Name is handled through the Utah Department of Commerce (Division of Corporations) with a standard statutory filing fee of $22.00. DBA filed with the State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.

How can I request a certified copy of a birth or death certificate in Summit County?

Certified vital records (birth certificates starting at $22.00 and death certificates starting at $18.00) can be requested through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records and Statistics or directly at the Summit County courthouse vital statistics counter by qualified immediate family members.