This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right government office directly.
Need an Official Document?
Here's where to look for the records most people ask about in Salt Lake County:
- Court case files: contact the Salt Lake County Clerk of Court or the relevant district court
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
- Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Other county records: see public records
Key Salt Lake County Offices
Most record requests in Salt Lake County go to one of these offices. The court clerk keeps case files at the Matheson Courthouse downtown, while the county clerk handles marriage, elections, and passports at the Government Center.
Third District Court, Matheson Courthouse
450 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 238-7300
Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salt Lake County Clerk
2001 South State Street, Suite S1-200
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
(385) 468-7400
Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
For jail questions, the Salt Lake County Metro Jail can be reached at (385) 468-8400.
Legal Help in Salt Lake County
We cannot give legal advice, but several Utah organizations can. The Utah State Bar runs a lawyer referral service that can connect you with a licensed attorney.
For low-income residents, the Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake offers civil legal help and focuses on family and safety cases. The Timpanogos Legal Center is another option for self-represented people in family-law matters.
People with disabilities can turn to the Disability Law Center, which is Utah's protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities.