Davis County Recorder: Search Deeds, Property Records, Liens & Plats
The Davis County Recorder is the county office to use when you need the recorded history of real property: deeds, trust deeds, mortgages, liens, releases, plats, legal descriptions and other instruments affecting land in Davis County, Utah.
This guide takes you directly through the county’s official systems, shows how to identify the correct parcel, explains which record answers which question, lists current recording and copy fees, and tells you when your issue belongs with the Assessor, Treasurer or Surveyor instead.
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Recorder, Assessor, Treasurer or Surveyor: who has your answer?
A common cause of wasted time is asking the Recorder to solve a valuation, tax-payment or boundary problem. Davis County divides these responsibilities among different offices.
| Your question | Correct office | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns the property according to county land records? | Recorder | Property Search |
| I need a deed, trust deed, lien, release or recorded document. | Recorder | Search parcel records |
| My home’s market value or characteristics look wrong. | Assessor | Davis County Assessor |
| How much property tax do I owe or has it been paid? | Treasurer | Davis County Treasurer |
| I need a filed survey or have a boundary-survey question. | Surveyor | Davis County Surveyor |
How to search Davis County property records online
Davis County’s official Property Search is the best starting point when you know a street address, owner name, parcel number or document reference but need to connect it to the correct county land record.
Open official Property Search instructions →
Launch Davis County Property Search →
If an address search returns nothing
Try the street number and main street name without apartment formatting, punctuation or unnecessary directional text.
Use the owner surname or business name shown on a tax notice, deed, closing document or other reliable source.
If you have a tax notice, identify the parcel/serial number and search that identifier directly.
How to find a Davis County deed and understand what you found
A deed is the recorded instrument that conveys an interest in real property. The parcel page can help you locate the deed, but the deed itself is the record to read when you need the exact grantor, grantee, vesting language, legal description and recording reference.
| Record | What it commonly tells you | Why someone searches it |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty / Special Warranty Deed | Conveyance of an ownership interest with deed-specific warranties. | Confirm a purchase or ownership transfer. |
| Quitclaim Deed | Transfer of whatever interest the grantor has without the same warranties as a warranty deed. | Family, trust, estate or ownership-cleanup transactions. |
| Transfer on Death Deed | A recorded estate-planning conveyance intended to operate at the owner’s death, subject to Utah law. | Estate and succession research. |
| Trustee Deed | A conveyance made by a trustee under the authority described in the instrument and applicable law. | Foreclosure or trustee-related title history. |
| Trust Deed / Mortgage | A recorded security interest connected to a loan or obligation. | Identify financing recorded against the property. |
| Release / Reconveyance | A later record affecting or releasing a previously recorded security instrument or claim. | Determine whether an older encumbrance was later released. |
What to verify on a deed
How to get a copy or certified copy of a Davis County deed
First locate the correct recorded document. Then decide whether you need an ordinary copy for research or a certified copy bearing the Recorder’s certification for an official purpose.
Useful when you simply need to read, save or compare the recorded instrument. Davis County currently lists document copies at $2 per page when obtained through the Recorder’s published copy schedule.
Use this when an agency, court, lender or other recipient specifically requires certification. Davis County currently publishes a $5 certification fee plus $2 per page.
Davis County Recorder contact page →
When REDI-Web is useful
The free Property Search is the logical starting point for an occasional property lookup. Davis County also operates REDI-Web, a subscription-based system designed for users who need deeper or repeated access to county land records.
View and download scanned recorded documents, plats and surveys available through the service.
Generate a broader report of documents recorded against a property.
Search by name, address, parcel number or document number when your work requires frequent record access.
How to record a document with the Davis County Recorder
Recording is more than handing the county a signed page. A document can be rejected when its format, execution, acknowledgment, legal description or other required information does not satisfy state law and the Recorder’s published recording standards.
Recording-readiness checklist
Review Utah Code Title 57 recording provisions →
Davis County Recorder fees
These are the principal fees currently published by the Davis County Recorder. Fee schedules can change, so verify the official county page before mailing or presenting a document.
| Service | Published fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Record a standard document | $45 | Additional charges can apply when statutory conditions require them. |
| Subdivision plat | $55 per page + $2 per lot | Confirm final plat requirements before submission. |
| Recorded document copy | $2 per page | Use when you need an ordinary copy from the Recorder. |
| Abstract printout | $2 per page | Different from a professional title opinion. |
| Legal-description printout | $2 per page | Read against the controlling recorded document. |
| Ownership-information printout | $2 per page | For informational use; obtain the deed when exact vesting matters. |
| 18 × 18 plat map | $4 per copy | Useful for recorded plat research. |
| Full-size dedicated subdivision map | $5 per copy | Verify current availability with the office. |
| Certified copy | $5 + $2 per page | Use when the receiving party requires an official certified record. |
Read current Utah recorder-fee statute →
How to search Davis County liens, trust deeds and releases
If your goal is to determine what has been recorded against a property, start with the parcel and work through the recorded-document history rather than searching only the current owner’s deed.
Plats, surveys and legal descriptions in Davis County
A parcel map, subdivision plat, deed legal description and professional land survey are related but not interchangeable.
Contains the legal description used in the conveyance and identifies the property interest described by that instrument.
Can show lots, blocks, streets, easements and other subdivision information established by the recorded plat.
Addresses on-the-ground boundary evidence and measurements prepared by a licensed surveyor.
Davis County’s Surveyor notes that a yearly tax notice contains a reference that can help identify the recorded deed and that the abbreviated description on a tax notice should be compared with the record document. The Surveyor also states that surveys performed by licensed surveyors generally have filing requirements dating back to April 1987.
Sign up for Davis County Property Watch
If you own real property in Davis County, Property Watch is one of the most useful Recorder services because it can alert you to qualifying document activity instead of requiring you to repeatedly search the records yourself.
How to change the mailing address on a Davis County property record
Davis County provides an online Recorder form for changing where property-tax notices are mailed. This is useful after a move or when an owner wants tax correspondence sent somewhere other than the property itself.
What the Davis County Recorder cannot do for you
Knowing the office’s limits is especially important for deed and title questions because Recorder employees preserve and provide access to records; they are not your attorney or title examiner.
Staff cannot tell you which deed to use, how ownership should be vested or what legal consequences a proposed document will create.
You may search public records, but staff will not produce a legal chain-of-title opinion or guarantee that all encumbrances have been found.
Arrange required acknowledgment or notarization before presenting a document unless another lawful procedure applies.
The county states that it does not provide deed forms/templates or review documents to determine their legal effect.
Davis County Recorder office address, phone and hours
61 South Main Street, Suite 106
Farmington, Utah 84025
P.O. Box 618
Farmington, Utah 84025-0618
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
What to do in common Davis County property-record situations
| Situation | Best first action | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|
| Buying a property | Find the parcel and recent deed history. | Use professional title/closing services for full title examination and transaction work. |
| Recently sold property still shows old owner | Confirm the new deed was actually recorded. | Check the recording date and document number; contact Recorder if indexing appears delayed. |
| Need proof of ownership | Locate the vesting deed. | Order a certified copy if the receiving organization requires official certification. |
| Old mortgage appears in history | Locate the original trust deed/mortgage. | Search for reconveyance, release or other later document tied to it. |
| Boundary dispute | Collect deed and recorded plat. | Use a licensed surveyor; do not rely only on a web parcel map. |
| Property value seems too high | Move to the Assessor/appeal process. | Do not ask the Recorder to change assessed value. |
| Need tax balance or payment receipt | Use the Treasurer. | Match the parcel/serial number before paying. |
Davis County Recorder FAQs
How do I search Davis County Utah property records?
Open the official Davis County Recorder Property Search page, then launch the county search application. Search with the parcel/serial number when possible, or use an address, owner name or document entry number. Confirm the parcel before relying on the results.
Where do I find a deed for property in Davis County?
Start with the Davis County Property Search. Identify the correct parcel, then review its ownership and recorded-document history for the relevant deed entry. REDI-Web provides additional document-image and abstract tools for users who need deeper access.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Davis County?
Davis County currently publishes a $45 standard document-recording fee. A document containing additional legal descriptions or a subdivision plat can be subject to additional charges. Always verify the current county fee schedule before submitting.
How much is a certified copy of a deed?
The Recorder’s current published schedule lists a certified copy at $5 plus $2 per page. If you only need an ordinary document copy, the published charge is $2 per page.
Can the Davis County Recorder tell me whether a property has clear title?
No. The office specifically states that Recorder staff do not perform title searches or provide legal advice. You can inspect public records yourself, but a title company or qualified attorney is the appropriate resource when you need a professional determination of title status.
Can I search liens against a Davis County property?
Yes. Recorded-document history can include trust deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, releases and other instruments. Search the parcel first and then inspect related entries. For comprehensive title work, do not rely on one parcel screen alone.
Does Davis County have property-fraud alerts?
Yes. The Recorder offers Property Watch, a free opt-in notification system that can alert registered property owners when qualifying deed or mortgage-related documents are recorded against their property.
Who changes the owner name after a home sale?
Start by confirming that the conveyance deed was properly recorded with the Davis County Recorder. Ownership information used elsewhere in the county is generally derived from recorded land documents, but processing and indexing can take time. If the deed is recorded but the public display appears wrong, contact the Recorder with the document number.
Can I use the property search as a legal description?
Do not copy an abbreviated online or tax description into a legal transaction without checking the recorded document. When the legal description matters, retrieve the controlling deed and any referenced plat. For boundary questions, a licensed land surveyor may also be necessary.
Where do I pay Davis County property taxes?
Property taxes are handled by the Davis County Treasurer, not the Recorder. Use the parcel number from the property record to make sure you are reviewing or paying the correct tax account.
Use the Davis County Recorder record as your starting point—not your only check
For most people searching Davis County Recorder records, the fastest path is simple: locate the parcel in the official county Property Search, verify the address and parcel number, identify the relevant deed or recorded instrument, and obtain the document itself when exact ownership, legal-description or recording language matters.
Use the Recorder for deeds, liens, plats and recorded land documents; the Assessor for value and property characteristics; the Treasurer for tax balances and payments; and the Surveyor or a licensed land surveyor when a boundary or survey question requires more than a parcel-map view.
For an important purchase, ownership dispute, estate matter, lien issue or other transaction where legal title is at stake, public records are the evidence you research—not a substitute for professional legal or title advice.