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Salt Lake County public records may be required for several reasons and can be obtained for free by anyone. Whatever the need, this information is available for public consumption due to the state’s Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) and the encompassing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Public records include vital records of divorce, marriage, birth, and death events. Warrants, court, criminal, arrest, probation, and property records are all publicly accessible as well. These records, along with background check reports for various purposes, can be found through various local agencies.

Though locating public records in Salt Lake County can be a timely process and some records may not be accessible to everyone, this article aims to bridge this knowledge gap by providing helpful aggregate links and a clear pathway to find and retrieve records seamlessly. Moreover, a free public records search can be executed to obtain Utah public records as long as the steps and custodians in this resource are utilized.

How To Perform a Free Inmate Search Through the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Detainment List

Interested parties looking to find out if someone is in jail in Salt Lake County can turn to the sheriff’s office. The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office has a Corrections Bureau that operates the county jail, where inmates detained throughout the county are housed.

Utah’s Government Records Access & Management Act (GRAMA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) make most criminal and arrest records available for public scrutiny, with some exceptions.¹ These exceptions include records that, if released, may hinder law enforcement agencies’ investigations or sealed records such as juvenile criminal records.

As a result of GRAMA, the Salt County Sheriff’s Office maintains a database of jail rosters and dockets that comprise inmates housed at the facility and those being released. To access this database, the Salt County Sheriff’s Office has a Inmate Search Tool which provides a fast and convenient way to access jail records.

The data set includes information such as arrestee name, booking date, and charges, but does not include photographs of the inmates taken during Salt Lake County bookings; therefore, these rosters don’t provide a viable way for citizens who may be looking to find someone’s mugshot.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office provides a Jail Docket & Roster, which shows the lists of individuals who have been booked into the county jail on a given day.

Alternatively, searchers can also obtain inmate records by contacting the Salt Lake County Corrections Bureau, either via phone or by visiting in person at:

Salt Lake County Jail
3415 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

Phone: 385-468-8400

Look Up Inmates via City Police Departments Throughout Salt Lake County Utah

After looking through the sheriff’s office, the search can also be turned to city police departments to locate police reports of incarcerated offenders in city jails. There are several city police departments located in the county, and some operate city jails.

However, only the Cottonwood Heights Police Department has an online roster that make it easier for residents to find recent arrest reports of inmates in jails.

Therefore, the best way to find other Salt Lake County arrest records would be to contact the city police department via phone or in person. The list below shows city police agencies located in the county, with links pointing to their contact information and phone numbers that can be utilized to establish if the agencies operate jails:

• Salt Lake City Police Department: (801)799-3100
• South Salt Lake City Police: (801)412-3609
• North Salt Lake City Police: (801)335-8650
• Murray Police Department: (801)264-2673
• West Jordan Police Department: (801)256-2000
• Cottonwood Heights Police Department: (801)944-7100

How To Request Salt Lake County Marital & Divorce Records From the County Health Department

There are multiple county and state resources that can be contacted to verify someone’s marital status or to order marriage and divorce records; these include the Salt Lake County Health Department, the County Clerk and the Utah Department of Health & Human Services.

Vital records that are current (not historic) are considered private in Salt Lake County and can only be accessed by the owner of the record and close family members such as parents, children, siblings, and grandparents—anyone else looking to find out if someone is married or divorced will need to have legal documentation to obtain these records.²

Historical records become part of Salt Lake County public records at certain times depending on the type of vital record; both marriage and divorce records become public records 75 years after the vital event.

Find Out Someone’s Marital Status or See if They’re Divorced via the Salt Lake County Health Department

The Salt Lake County Health Department provides abstracts of marriage and divorce records, but only to individuals that are entitled to them.

Certified records of Salt Lake County divorce records and marriage records are not available through this office, as the department only distributes abstracts of divorce records and marriage licenses that occurred anywhere in Utah between 1978 and 2010.³

Any records created before 1978 or after 2010 can be acquired from the Salt Lake County Clerk (for marriages) or from the County District Court (for divorces).⁴ Both sets of vital records can be obtained in person or via mail—the process is outlined in the next section.

Requesting Marriage & Divorce Records In Person: Salt Lake County marriage records and divorce records can be obtained by visiting any public health clinic in Salt Lake County. These requests require a valid ID, a completed Marriage/Divorce Certificate Request Application Form and appropriate fees. The office will provide a copy of the application if the requestor doesn’t have one.

Ordering Marriage & Divorce Records Through the Mail: Mail requests are accomplished by completing either a Marriage License Abstract Request Form or a Divorce Abstract Request Form. Make sure to include photocopies of both sides of these acceptable forms of identification.

Both sets of records cost $18.00 and, if more copies are needed, the office charges $10.00 per record.

Money orders or checks are valid forms of payment and should be made out to “SLCoHD Vital Records.” Payments by credit card will not be accepted for mail requests. The application with all the above documents should be mailed to:

Salt Lake County Health Department Vital Records Office
610 S. 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Check for Marriage & Divorce Records via the Salt Lake County Clerk

Other county resources that can be used to order marriage and divorce records are the Salt County District Court and the Clerk of Court, respectively.

Copies of marriage licenses can be obtained either by mail or requesting them over the phone from the Salt Lake County Clerk of Court.⁵ Mail requests will require information such as the name of the person requesting the copy, date, and place of marriage. Uncertified and certified copies cost $2.00 and $5.00 respectively, and are payable either by money or check to the “Salt Lake County Clerk.”

Mail requests should be sent to the Salt Lake County Clerk:

Salt Lake County Clerk—Marriage Division
Suite S2 200, 2001 S. State St., P.O. Box 144575
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575

Phone orders can be completed by calling (385)468-7300. They can only be ordered this way if the requestor is one of the spouses on the license. Interested parties will need to furnish the year the marriage took place, provide a phone number, and make a payment of $3.00 per copy via Visa or MasterCard, providing the necessary details.

Copies of divorce decrees can be requested from the court where the divorce was granted, which in the county is the Salt Lake City District Court.⁶ Different court fees apply for obtaining non-certified, certified or exemplified copies. Contact information for the district court appears below:

Salt Lake City District Court
Matheson Courthouse Four
50 S. State Street, Post Office Box 1860
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1860

Ordering Marriage & Divorce Certificates Through the Utah Department of Health & Human Services

The third option to check if someone is married or request divorce certificates would be to contact the state agency—Utah Department of Health & Human Services.⁷ This agency allows for retrieving these vital records in 3 main ways online, in person and by mail.

Online Requests: Requesters can obtain these vital records online through the Utah Department of Health & Human Services; this is done by creating an account and signing to commence the order process.

Proceed to request a marriage or divorce certificate, upon which the required information will be inputted. Certified copies cost $18.00 each, and a $10.00 charge will be assessed for each additional copy.

The office also charges a fee for the convenience of using the online service, which is $4.00–and a fee of $1.39 to identify the requestor.

Mail Requests: To obtain either of these vital records by mail, either download and print the Marriage/Divorce Certificate Request Application or write a letter stating:

• Type of Record Required (i.e., marriage or divorce record)
• Names on the Record
• Date and Place of the Vital Event
• Parent Names
• Reason for the Request
• Relationship to the Owner(s) of the Record

Mail the letter or completed application form, fees, and a copy of a valid ID to the Vital Records office. Expect to receive the documents in 3 weeks, including processing and mailing times.

Vital Records
Post Office Box 141012
Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012

How To Access Criminal History Information in Salt Lake County Utah

Finding criminal information via Salt Lake County public records can be done through local, state and federal public agencies.

Below are the main agencies to find criminal records in Salt Lake County, starting with county resources:

• Salt Lake Third District Court
• Salt Lake City Police Department
• Utah Department of Safety – Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
• Utah Sex Offender Registry
• Federal public agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Bureau of Prisons

Salt Lake Third District Court: The Salt Lake Third District Court is the first source to look up someone’s criminal record in the county. Court records are accessible online by visiting the courts or calling +1(801)-238-7300.

Finding criminal records online is accomplished by using Xchange, which accesses a database maintained by Utah Courts and derives its data from the district and justice courts–including those in Salt Lake County.

The service requires a subscription, but can also be used to perform a free criminal record check using court terminals at the Utah State Law Library, where there is no cost to use the amenity.

Utilizing state resources to find public criminal records is delved into below, as well as how to perform background checks through other county resources such as the Salt Lake City Police Department.

How To Look Up Someone’s Criminal Record Using the Utah Department of Safety Bureau of Criminal Identification

The Utah Department of Safety’s Criminal Identification Department is the primary public records repository for criminal data in the state, drawing on data from law enforcement agencies and the judicial system.

Individuals can obtain copies of criminal records for themselves or have the information released to a third party, essentially allowing citizens to conduct criminal record checks for someone else with their consent.⁸

Only Utah criminal records can be sought using this method; to obtain criminal records from other states, requestors should contact the FBI as outlined above.

The BCI does not host juvenile records; these can be sought from juvenile court.

To obtain personal criminal records, requesters need to download the Application for Criminal History Record Form and obtain fingerprints from the BCI or a law enforcement agency.

Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315 S. 2700 W.
Taylorsville, Utah 84129

The request will require a copy of the applicant’s ID and the fee for the check is $15.00. This can be paid via credit, check, or money order payable to the “Utah BCI.” Cash can only be used when applying in person at the office.

To obtain consent from someone else, the Third-Party Release Form must be completed, and the criminal history report can be mailed to the other person or agency; otherwise, the report will be mailed to the subject of the record. The completed application should be mailed to the same address as above but include “Suite 1300″ in the address.

Any questions about the process can be directed to (801)965-4445 during business hours.

There are also certain ROA-approved agencies in the state from which requesters can obtain criminal records for themselves, but not for someone else. Contact the agency to obtain more information.

It is possible to challenge the contents of the criminal history if it is deemed inaccurate. Download and complete the Criminal History Record Challenge Form and follow its instructions. The service costs $15.00.

Additionally, Government Record Access Management Act (GRAMA) requests can be made via the BCI using this GRAMA Request Form or through the GRAMA Request Portal.

Check if Someone Has a Criminal Past via Other Federal & State Agencies

In addition to the BCI, criminal records can be retrieved from alternative federal and state agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI): This federal agency makes it possible to check public records at a national level by requesting a federal criminal history report either online or by mail. Each search costs $18.00, payable by certified check or money order to the “Treasury of the United States.” These should be sent to the FBI CJIS Division:

FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request
1000 Custer Hollow Rd.
Clarksburg, WV 26306

Bureau of Prisons (BOP): The BOP has a database of inmates with federal criminal records for both incarcerated and released offenders since 1982. The Federal Offender Search Tool accesses this public index and is free to use.

Utah Sex Offender Registry: Utah has a sex offender registry database of individuals that have been convicted of sex offenses. This online directory can be accessed via the Utah Sex Offender Search Tool to locate sexual offenders in Salt Lake County and the entire state.

How To Run a Background Check in Salt Lake County Utah

There are several reasons why individuals may conduct background checks, but there are two main types of background checks: professional and personal.

Professional background checks are the types of checks done for official purposes, such as when obtaining employment, renting a property, or obtaining a license for a firearm. These checks are done to ascertain if someone has a criminal record and will always require written consent from the subject of the record pursuant to state laws and mandates.

Private citizens can conduct personal background checks on themselves or others. Many times, these types of checks will not require permission. However, in Utah, utilizing state agencies such as the BCI to perform background checks for personal reasons will still require consent, as outlined earlier.

Below are the county agencies which provide background services:

Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD): In Salt Lake County, background checks can be conducted by contacting the Salt Lake City Police Department. These checks only cover Salt Lake City Police Department records and span the last 20 years. They can be completed for adults using the Salt Lake City Police Clearance Form and juveniles using the City Police Juvenile Clearance Form.

Each copy costs $5.09.

These requests can be done in person by visiting the lobby of the SLCPD during business hours:

Salt Lake City Police Department
The Public Safety Building
475 South 300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Mail requests should include a notarized copy of a valid Utah driver’s license and will need to be sent to their P.O. box address:

Salt Lake City Police Department/Records
Post Office Box 145497
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5497

North Salt Lake City Police Department: Police records and report requests can be made by filling out a GRAMA Request Form with the report costing between $15.00 and $25.00. A valid ID is needed to have requests filed, which may be made in person, mailed, in or faxed.

In-person requests are fulfilled Monday – Thursday (7 AM to 5.30 PM), and most are processed within the same day, or the requestor will be informed when they will be ready. These are requested at the address below:

North Salt Lake Police Department
First floor, 10 East Center Street
North Salt Lake, UT 84054

Mailed reports can be requested through the address below and must be picked up in person:

North Salt Lake Police Department
ATTENTION: Records
10 EAST Center St.
North Salt Lake, UT 84054

Faxed GRAMA requests should be sent to the North Salt Lake Police Department, Attention: Records—(801)335-8679. Responses cannot be faxed back or mailed, but must be picked up.

Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services (CJS): Another option is to make a GRAMA request through the county’s Criminal Justice Services (CJS), which is part of the Salt Lake County Department of Human Services, to access their criminal justice records.⁹ Using this option gives the searcher an added tool in their search for criminal data in addition to the other methods that use county resources.

These public record requests will involve inputting a detailed description (request) of the record, and a response will be received in 10 days; email notifications regarding the request are also sent. The agency strives to fulfill requests for free, but when charges are levied, the first 30 minutes of research are not charged; every hour after will incur a $25.00 fee.

The office will also charge for the cost of media materials such as DVDs, CDs, and thumb drives. Certified copies will incur a charge of $10.00 or an applicable statutory fee.

Interested parties can also obtain state criminal records from the BCI, as outlined earlier, once they have exhausted county resources or want a wider search scope.

Lastly, third-party vendors also provide background check services for a fee. These operate within the county and state statutes. They may make it easier to find Salt Lake County criminal records when the searcher is unsure of which jurisdiction holds the records and can make the entire process more private.

How To Look Up Warrants in Salt Lake County via the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Citizens checking to see if someone has a warrant or checking for themselves can do so by contacting the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office or through the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS). Warrant information is included in Salt Lake County public records and can be sought using these county and state resources.

Though the sheriff’s office does not host an online warrant lookup tool, interested parties can call the sheriff’s office with inquiries at 385-468-8870.

Furthermore, the DPS provides a Utah Statewide Warrant Search Tool, which users can use to check if they or someone else have active Salt Lake County warrants or any others issued from other counties.

Data from this system is derived from the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) through electronic means and as a result of court proceedings. The tool can be searched using the subject’s last, first, or middle name.

Warrant information can also be retrieved from local law enforcement agencies, such as the county sheriff’s office and city police departments.

Check out the tutorial for searching warrant information in Salt Lake County for more details.

How To Find Probationer Details in Salt Lake County

Probation information may be accessed using county and state public agencies.

In Utah, probation is defined as an act of leniency on a convicted offender due to withholding either imposition of a prison sentence or execution under certain court-mandated conditions.¹⁰

Probation information released to the public is, for the most part, limited in nature and is released per Government Records Access & Management Act (GRAMA) statutes. The process may be lengthy and may take some months to accomplish since often, official requests must be lodged with either the Salt Lake County – Criminal Justice Services or the Utah Department of Corrections.

Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services: Requesters can make an official record request by contacting a case manager. They should then provide information such as their contact details and a message that details their request.

Utah Department of Corrections (DOC): Utah DOC will service the request in line with GRAMA. Certain information may be withheld if it infringes on privacy, safety, and/or security. The Adult Probation and Parole (AP&P) division of the Utah Department of Corrections can service requests through the Utah DOC Public Records Center Portal.

Users have to make a Department of Corrections GRAMA Request, which includes AP&P requests. by creating an account and login to make their GRAMA request to the AP&P.

Salt Lake County Adult Probation & Parole Office: The Adult Probation & Parole Office of Salt Lake County is responsible for supervising individuals on probation or parole. You can contact their office directly to request information about a specific probationer.

Adult Probation & Parole Office
1480 North 8000 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Phone: 801-576-7000

How To View Free Court Records in Salt Lake County via the Third District Courthouse

Citizens looking to obtain court records can do so by contacting the Third District Court and the municipal Justice Court.

The court organization in Utah comprises the Supreme Court, and Court of Appeals, distilling down to the county courts, which in Salt Lake County are:¹¹

• Third District Court: Third District Court comprises class A misdemeanors, all felonies, civil and probate cases.
• Municipal Justice Court: The Justice Court consists of small claims with a maximum of $11,000, class B and C misdemeanors, infractions and violations pertaining to ordinances.
• Third District Juvenile Court: This court deals with juvenile cases.

Salt Lake County Court records in the Third District Court can be accessed by calling +1(801)238-7300 and providing information such as case, name number and court dates (if known) or conveniently using XChange, which is Utah’s Public Case Search Tool that retrieves Salt Lake County judicial records from district and justice courts.

However, Xchange is not free and requires a subscription when utilized from a personal computer.

Nevertheless, the use of Xchange is free at most Salt Lake County district courthouse locations and in some justice locations. It is best to verify this by contacting either court from the prior link, which gives address and telephone numbers. These fees apply when obtaining copies at the courthouse.

Additionally, free access to Xchange is available at the Utah State Law Library to run a Salt Lake County case search.¹² They may then make copies of records with the applicable library copy fees.

How To Order Additional Vital Records in Salt Lake County: Birth & Death Certificates

Like the other two vital records, birth and death records in Salt Lake County are considered private.

Whether birth or death records are being sought, requestors have a choice of the following county and state resources to service the request: the Salt Lake County Health Department, the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, and online through VitalChek.

Birth certificates are only available to the subject of the record and close family members; they become public records 100 years after the birth date. The same applies to certificate of death requests, but these become public records 50 years after the death is recorded.

Determine Someone’s Cause of Death or Retrieve a Birth Certificate From the Salt County Health Department

Requesters seeking birth and death certificates can do so through the mail and in person from vital record offices in the county.

In-Person Requests: To make an in-person request, download and print either a Birth Record Request Form or a Death Certificate Request Form. When visiting any of the vital record offices in Salt County, ensure to have valid and acceptable forms of ID. The costs are $22.00 and $30.00 for a birth and death certificate, respectively; each additional copy needed incurs a $10.00 cost for both records.

Payments accepted include check, cash, money order, and credit card (Visa & MasterCard).

Mail Requests: The same forms as above can be used. Make photocopies of both sides of the required identification. Payments are made with either check or money and are payable to the South Lake County Health Department Vital Records. Costs are the same as above.

The completed application, ID copies, and payments must be mailed to the Salt Lake County Health Department:

South Lake County Health Department Vital Records
610 South 200 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Requesting Birth & Death Certificates Through the Utah Department of Health & Human Services

The other option to obtain birth and death records would be through the state agency, which is the Utah Department of Health & Human Services. Birth and death certificates can be requested online or by mail in requests.

Online Requests: Online requests are performed through State of Utah Online Request Portal (Silver 2.0). Users will need to register for an account, after which they can log in and request a certificate of death or birth. They should then enter the required information.

Costs for a death and birth record include a search fee of $30.00 and $22.00 respectively—these searches will yield a certified copy. If more copies are needed for either vital record, the cost will be $10.00. There is a $4.00 charge as a convenience fee for online services and a verification of identification fee of $1.39. Orders to be picked up will receive an email notification when ready.

Mail-in Requests: These requests take three weeks to be processed. As with the other vital records, print and download the forms for the applications—either a Certificate of Birth Request Form or a Death Record Request Form.

If not, a letter with details outlined earlier when ordering a marriage and divorce record. Fees are the same as above, and valid identification should be included. Mail the completed request to the Utah Department of Health at the following address:

Utah Department of Health – Vital Records
Post Office Box 141012
Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012

How To Check Local Property Records for Free via the Salt Lake County Assessor’s Office

There are two options available when attempting to locate property records: the Salt Lake County Assessor and the Salt Lake County Recorder.¹³

Salt Lake County Assessor: The Salt Lake County Assessor has two tools placed at citizens’ disposal when searching for property records. These are the Salt Lake County Parcel Search Tool–which can be searched using owner name, parcel ID, address, and more–and the Salt Lake County Interactive Parcel Map. Both are free to use.

Salt Lake County Recorder: The county recorder is the second option to find property records and can be done using the Salt Lake County Property Search Tool. As with the assessor’s tool, this can be searched using the parcel number or property address. It costs nothing to use.

A Glance at Salt Lake County Public Records (Utah)

Below is a brief summary of the agencies where varying public records in Salt Lake County can be found. It is not exhaustive, and more custodians and search tools are detailed throughout this resource.

Criminal Records— Utah Third District Court, Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) and the Utah Department of Safety’s Criminal Identification (CJS)

Court Records— Utah Third District Court

Warrant Records— Utah Department of Safety

Probation Records— Salt Lake County – Criminal Justice Services

Vital Records— Salt Lake County Health Department and the Salt Lake County Clerk

Property Records— Salt Lake County Assessor’s Office

Salt Lake County public records are convenient to access once you have the necessary tools provided here, as they make the process much more streamlined.