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What does the County Recorder do?

Simply put, if it involves the sale, purchase, transfer, or change to a property the Recorder's Office is the official record keeper. This elected office keeps track of every mortgage and re-finance. The Recorder's Office is the foundation of the entire real estate market in the county. 

The Statutory Duties of the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office are as Follows:

Under UCA 17-21 The County Recorder Will:

• Be custodian for all recorded documents (UCA 17-21-1)
• Not alter any record (UCA 17-21-17)
• Check that a document meets the recording requirements before recording (UCA 17-21)
• Endorse all documents present for recording (UCA 17-21-13)
• Keep and index of all recorded documents (UCA 17-21-9, 10 & 14)
• Report all property changes to the County Assessor's Office (UCA 17-21-22) 
• Expect payment in advance (UCA 17-21-18)
• Follow fees established by Utah Legislature (UCA 17-21-18.5)