Uintah Property Records

Uintah County, Utah, governs eight municipalities, with Vernal as its county seat. In Uintah County, UT, property records serve as a comprehensive source of information about property restrictions, appraisals, ownership histories, and access rights.

As reflected in Uintah County property records, the county has a median home value of $211,085 and a median rent cost of around $784. Households in the county earn median salaries of $58,564 and pay median property taxes at a rate of 0.56% of assessed property values.

Property records in Uintah County, UT, are managed by the  Recorder's Office. The office maintains plats, leases, deeds, mortgages, and liens, cross-referenced according to party name, serial number, grantor/grantee, recording date range, and legal description.

The historical land records from 1894 to the present, digitized and microfilmed records dating back to 1983, and other earlier documents in book format are housed at the Recorder's Office on Main St., Vernal, UT. They are accessible to the public during office hours.

Remotely, the  Land Information Database System allows subscribers to search records online with complete indexing from 1995. However, this type of access and document perusal requires an  agreement. Alternatively, copies of property instruments can be requested by phone at (435) 781-5398, provided the necessary document identifier and mode of delivery.

The fees for obtaining these records vary, with certified copies priced at $5 plus an additional $0.50 per page. Standard copies and computer printouts are charged at $0.50 per page. For larger-sized documents like plats, the price ranges from $2 to $10. E-mailed or mailed documents cost $10 each, with an additional $0.50 per page if the file exceeds 20 pages.

To verify zoning in Uintah County, contact the county  Planning and Zoning Division at (435) 781-5336. This division provides various services, including permit applications for floodplain development, lot line adjustment, subdivision, zoning amendment, and land use ordinances.