Recorder Requirements

ALL DOCUMETS TO BE RECORDED MUST MEET THE RECORDING REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE UTAH CODE.

·     Original documents with original signatures – Utah Code 57-3-106.1(a)(1)

·     Acknowledgement and Notary Signatures/Seal – Utah Code 57-3-101 

·     Documents must be legible for scanning, copying, microfilm and certified copies – Utah Code 57-3-106.2

·     Documents must have heading/title at top of page – Utah Code 57-3-106.1

·     Document must have complete legal description of property – Utah Code 57-3-105.1

·     Must include tax parcel number of property – Utah Code 17-21-20

·     Tax mailing address must be included on document – Utah Code 57-3-105.2

DUTIES OF THE RECORDERS OFFICE

·     Be custodian for all recorded documents - Utah Code 17-21-1

·     Not alter any record - Utah Code 17-21-17

·     Keep an index of all recorded documents - Utah Code 17-21-9, 10 & 14

·     Report all property changes to the County Assessor’s Office - Utah Code 17-21-22

·     Expect payment in advance - Utah Code 17-21-18

·     Follow fees established by Utah Legislature - Utah Code 17-21-18.5

All payments must be made when documents are presented for recording. If for any reason an error is detected after recording, fees will not be waived for re-recording.