Utah Public Records Pricing and Costs

Find the best pricing for state of Utah public records

Utah public records pricing and costs from government agencies are generally set by law for each document in the case of recent records. Copies of older records may be available for a nominal fee if the required research is minimal. Government agencies generally charge an hourly rate when they must perform a substantial amount of research.

The cost of Utah state public records also depends on the specific type of records being sought. There are three general types of public records:

Vital public records in Utah. These records consist of UT birth certificates, UT death records and Utah criminal records. Vital records are generally accessible by the individual or immediate family members.
Utah public records for historical research. These records may include older vital records or other public records that are of historical, rather than personal, interest. The access of historical records is generally available to the public.
Utah public records on government activity. These records may include budget reports, meeting minutes, voting records and Utah court records. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for Utah specifies the government records that are available to the public.

Get prices on Utah vital records directly from official sources

Vital records in Utah are available at centralized sources and the cost is generally set by state law. The fees for Utah county public records may be set independently of the state. Paper records are generally more expensive than electronic records.
Utah Department of Health charges $15 for a search and $8 for each additional copy of a birth certificate. Utah County Government provides a complete fee schedule for vital records in Utah County.

Find pricing on older UT public records in state archives

Older Utah public records may be kept in state libraries or other facilities that are dedicated to historical research. The cost of obtaining historical records in Utah is generally much less than that of accessing recent vital records. The cost may be limited to the photocopying fee in many cases.
Utah State Archives and Records Service provides a complete list of costs for copying, certifying and delivering public records in Utah. Davis County Government offers birth certificates from 1905 for $10 per copy.

Obtain prices on Utah public records for government activity

Utah government records are available under the FOIA and other sunshine laws. The cost of these records may vary greatly, depending on the specific records that are being sought. Many of these records may be found for free on public websites.
Government Records Access and Management Act in Utah limits the fees for government records to the actual cost of duplicating records. The Salt Lake Tribune provides an article that addresses the $2 search fee for online records in Utah.

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