Bountiful Utah Property Records
Property records for Bountiful are held by the Davis County Recorder, not Bountiful City. If you need to search for deeds, liens, or ownership history on a Bountiful address, Davis County is where those documents live. The county has records going back to 1870 and offers an online search portal so you can look up most documents without visiting in person.
Bountiful Quick Facts
Davis County Handles Bountiful Property Records
Bountiful is in Davis County, and the Davis County Recorder is the official keeper of all property documents for the city. This includes warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, trust deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, and plat maps. Utah law under Utah Code Title 57 requires all real property instruments to be recorded at the county level. Bountiful City has no role in recording or storing these documents.
The Davis County Recorder office is in Farmington, the county seat. The address is 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025. You can reach the office by phone at (801) 451-3222. The recorder maintains the chain of title for every parcel in Bountiful and makes those records available to the public. Under GRAMA, Utah Code § 63G-2, most recorded property documents are public records and anyone can request copies.
| Office | Davis County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 South Main Street Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Phone | (801) 451-3222 |
| Website | daviscountyutah.gov |
Note: The Davis County Recorder office records documents that affect land in Davis County only. Bountiful City does not maintain deed records or title documents of any kind.
Online Property Search for Bountiful Addresses
Davis County offers an online search tool called Property Search 2.0. You can use it to look up Bountiful property records by owner name, address, or parcel number. The portal gives you access to recorded documents, ownership data, and parcel maps. It is free to use and does not require an account for basic searches.
The Davis County Assessor at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor provides property value data and parcel information for all Bountiful addresses. The assessor tracks ownership, improvements, and assessed values used for tax purposes. This data is kept separate from recorder documents but is just as useful when you want to understand a property's history in Bountiful.
The screenshot below is from the Davis County Assessor portal, which covers all property records in Bountiful and throughout Davis County.
The Davis County Assessor maintains this portal for property ownership and valuation data.
The Property Search 2.0 system links assessor data with recorder documents, so you can move from ownership information to actual deed images without switching systems.
Bountiful City Resources
Bountiful City does not record deeds or hold property title documents, but the city does maintain records related to land use, building permits, and zoning. If you are researching a Bountiful property for a purchase or renovation, the city's planning and building departments can tell you about permits that have been pulled on the property, zoning classifications, and any code violations on file.
The Bountiful City Building Department handles permit history. If a prior owner added a room, put up a fence, or replaced the roof, there should be a permit on file at city hall. These records are separate from what the county recorder holds. Checking both county deed records and city permit history gives you a more complete picture of any Bountiful property you are researching.
Bountiful is served by Bountiful City at bountiful.utah.gov for local city services and the Davis County government portal at daviscountyutah.gov for property records and tax information.
Property Fraud Protection in Bountiful
Davis County does not currently operate a dedicated property fraud alert system, but you can monitor your Bountiful property by checking the Davis County Recorder records regularly. Property deed fraud is a growing concern across Utah. It happens when someone records a fraudulent deed that transfers title on a property without the real owner's knowledge.
The Utah Division of Real Estate at realestate.utah.gov offers guidance on protecting your property and what to do if you discover an unauthorized transfer. If you believe fraud has occurred on your Bountiful property, contact the Davis County Recorder at (801) 451-3222 and report it to local law enforcement. Acting fast matters. The longer a fraudulent deed sits in the record, the harder it can be to untangle the chain of title.
Note: Searching your own Bountiful property in the Davis County records system every few months is a simple and free way to catch unauthorized filings early.
Bountiful Property Tax Records
The Davis County Treasurer handles property tax billing and payment records for Bountiful. Tax records are tied to parcel numbers assigned by the Davis County Assessor. You can look up current and past tax status for any Bountiful address through the treasurer's office.
The Davis County Treasurer is at daviscountyutah.gov/treasurer, (801) 451-3243. You can search tax payment history, view current balances, and find out if a property has delinquent taxes. Tax liens filed against Bountiful properties are also recorded with the Davis County Recorder and show up in title searches.
The screenshot below comes from the Davis County Treasurer portal, which covers all property tax records for Bountiful.
The Davis County Treasurer provides tax data for all parcels in Bountiful and Davis County.
Property tax records in Bountiful are updated each year when new assessments are set and tax bills go out.
For statewide property value data, the Utah State Tax Commission at tax.utah.gov and the property values portal at propertyvalues.utah.gov can supplement what you find at the county level.
Historical Property Records for Bountiful
Davis County's recorder records go back to 1870, which covers most of Bountiful's history as a community. For older or hard-to-find documents, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds state and county records that predate modern record-keeping systems. The archives can be a useful resource when you are tracing ownership on a Bountiful property that has changed hands many times over the decades.
Plat maps for Bountiful are also held by the Davis County Recorder. These maps show lot boundaries, subdivision layouts, and easements. If a Bountiful parcel was part of a subdivision, the plat was recorded when the subdivision was created. You can search plat maps through the same Property Search 2.0 portal used for deed documents.
Recording Laws and Public Access
Utah is a race-notice recording state. Under Utah Code § 57-3-102, a deed must be recorded to provide constructive notice to subsequent buyers. If two people claim ownership of the same Bountiful property, the one who recorded first without notice of the prior claim generally wins. This is why recording promptly after closing matters.
All recorded documents in Davis County, including deeds and liens on Bountiful properties, are public records under GRAMA. Anyone can request copies in person at the recorder's office or through the online search system. There is no requirement to prove ownership or explain why you want the records. Fees for certified copies vary; call the Davis County Recorder at (801) 451-3222 for current rates.
The Utah State Legislature maintains the full text of recording statutes at le.utah.gov, and the full Utah Code Title 57 covering real property is available at law.justia.com.
Davis County Property Records
Bountiful is in Davis County, and the county recorder holds all deed and title records for Bountiful addresses. For more on Davis County's recorder office, assessor, online search tools, and related resources, visit the Davis County property records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
These nearby cities also route property records through their county recorders. Select a city to find the right office for that area.