Utah § 17-71-405 - Records open to inspection -- Copies.

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§ 17-71-405. Records open to inspection -- Copies.

Effective 11/6/2025
17-71-405.  Records open to inspection -- Copies.
(1)All instruments of record and all indexes required by this chapter are open to public inspection during office hours, except:
(a)instruments classified as private under Section 63G-2-302;
(b)military records described in Section 17-71-503; and
(c)instruments with respect to which a redaction of personal information has occurred under Section 17-71-406, if the redacted copy of the instrument is open to public inspection during office hours.
(2)Upon payment of the applicable fee, a person may obtain copies of a public record.
(3)
(a)The county recorder may make and furnish certified copies of any of the records in the office to an individual who pays the applicable fees.
(b)The county recorder shall supply certified copies of any of the records to a county officer for the officer's official use without the payment of a fee.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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