Frequently Asked Questions

You may see a parcel number also referred to as a serial number or tax ID number. A parcel number is assigned to each piece of property for assessing and taxing purposes and is used countywide to identify a piece of property.

A title search is done by a title company or title researcher licensed and bonded by the state. It is a record of a piece of property showing every document recorded on that property since it was patented. A title search is used to determine ownership of a property, liens or encumbrances, easements, or problems that may exists with the title on the property.

The ownership document is the deed you received when you purchased your property and you can obtain a copy of that document at our office. Clear title is not determined by the Recorder's Office. That information comes from a title search done by a title company or an attorney.

Yes. Having the exact address and/or parcel number is helpful. If you do not know the exact address, you can come into the office and point out the property on a map.

*This document is intended to be a guide and is not all inclusive of every potential requirement or wording specifics. Please consult with a legal professional or title company for assistance.

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An attorney is suggested for legal counsel regarding filing liens or getting a lien removed from a property.

Contact the planning and zoning office in the city where the property is located. If your property is located in unincorporated Salt Lake County, call Municipal Services Planning and Zoning at (385) 468-6700.

The Recorder's Office does not have blank forms, assist in preparing documents, or notarize documents. It is suggested you contact a title company or legal counsel for assistance. Some office supply stores may have forms.

You can expect to receive your original documents back by mail in 2-3 weeks after we have it fully processed and imaged.

To meet the requirements of a legally zoned lot, the owners first have to contact the planning and zoning office in the local jurisdiction of the property. If approved by planning & zoning, parcels may be combined or split by the owner of record for taxation purposes. 

The Recorder's office offers three different methods for accessing our property records - "Data Services." Consistent users of Data Services are likely best off purchasing Data Unit Packages. Purchasing a Data Unit Package for the first time triggers the creation of a Data Services account.

Our office will reach out to you within 2 business days after the initial purchase to finish creating the account. With this option, you will create and use the same login credentials to access any future purchased data units which are expended by searching our records.

Please call us for further questions regarding creation of a Data Services Account.

Data Services Pricing

• 24 Hour Access - $5 - 150 Data Units
• Package 1 - $300 - 10,000 Data Units
• Package 2 - $750 - 25,000 Data Units
• Package 3 - $1,500 - 50,000 Data Units
• Package 4 - $6,000 - 200,000 Data Units

*Please note our $5 24-Hour Access is up to 150 Data Units

Please call or email data services.

Documents recorded before 2pm are typically available by the next working day. New subdivision plat maps may take a little longer.

Not sure if your home has a discriminatory housing practices covenant? The Salt Lake County Recorder's Office can help you find out. Use one of the options below to find out.

Option 1


As part of an on-going project, the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office has identified racial covenants on all homes in the subdivisions listed below. This is not a complete list of subdivisions with racial covenants due to the on-going nature of the project. This list will be updated weekly. If you live in, or are buying, a home in one of these subdivisions, then your home has a racial covenant.

• Belview Gardens Subdivision
• Canyon View
• Colonial Hills
• East Millcreek Heights
• Hollywood Gardens
• Mountair Acres Addition # 2
• Mountair Acres Addition # 3
• Mountair Acres Addition # 4
• Progress Heights 2nd Addition
• St Mary Hills Plat A
• St Mary Hills Plat B
• St Mary Hills Plat D
• Victory Vlge
• Zion Park

If you would like to request a copy of the covenants recorded on one of these subdivisions, please email your request and the name of the subdivision to Property Watch.

Option 2


If your subdivision is not listed above, there is still a chance your home has a racial covenant because the research project is an on-going project. In this case, you can email your street address and/or parcel number to Property Watch, and request a check for racial covenants. If a racial covenant is found on your property, the response will include a copy of the covenant.

Salt Lake County residents can use the Restrictive Covenant Amendment Template to renounce a racial covenant per HB 374.

Follow the steps below to complete and record the form:

1. On page 1, provide your name and mailing address in the upper left-hand corner.
2. On page 3, follow the instructions on the form to enter your Tax Parcel Number and the Legal Description of your property.
3. Sign and notarize the form -- Please note forms must be signed and notarized before they are given to the Salt Lake County Recorder's office. The recorder's office does not provide notary services. Per Utah law, notaries will require you to present a valid form of photo ID (driver's license, state ID card, or passport.) Notaries can be found at most banks and credit unions, but they may charge a fee.
4. The original completed, signed, and notarized form can be either mailed or brought in-person to the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office. If the recorder's office receives your document by mail, they will return it by mail to the address given in the upper left-hand corner of page 1 after recording is completed.

If you have questions about this process or want to request more information, please contact Property Watch at the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office: