Find Property Records in Cedar City
Cedar City property records are maintained by the Iron County Recorder, not Cedar City itself. Deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and related documents for Cedar City addresses are all on file with Iron County. The recorder office is in Parowan, the county seat, and holds records covering the full span of Iron County's recorded history. This page explains where to look, what you can find, and how to access Cedar City property records.
Cedar City Quick Facts
Iron County Handles Cedar City Property Records
All property documents for Cedar City run through the Iron County Recorder. This is the office where deeds get recorded after a sale, where mortgages are filed by lenders, and where liens are entered against properties. Under Utah Code Title 57, recording a real property instrument with the county recorder is what gives it legal effect against third parties. Without recording, a deed may still be valid between buyer and seller, but it offers no protection against a later buyer who records first.
The Iron County Recorder office is located at 68 S 100 E, P.O. Box 506, Parowan, UT 84761. The phone number is (435) 477-8350. The recorder holds mortgages, maps, liens, deeds, and plats for all of Iron County, including every parcel within Cedar City. You can reach the full Iron County government portal at ironcounty.net, and the recorder page specifically at ironcounty.net/government/offices/recorder.
| Office | Iron County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 S 100 E, P.O. Box 506 Parowan, UT 84761 |
| Phone | (435) 477-8350 |
| Website | ironcounty.net |
Copies of recorded documents are available in person at the recorder office in Parowan or by mail. Cedar City residents who cannot make the trip to Parowan can request copies by mailing a written request with payment to the recorder.
Searching Cedar City Property Records Online
The Iron County government portal at ironcounty.net is the primary online resource for Cedar City property data. The portal links to recorder and assessor tools that cover all Iron County parcels. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or address to pull up property ownership and recorded document information for Cedar City addresses.
The screenshot below is from the Iron County government portal, which provides access to property records for Cedar City and all of Iron County.
Access to Iron County property resources begins at Iron County's official government portal.
The portal connects to recorder documents and assessor data, giving you a combined view of ownership and recorded instruments for Cedar City properties.
For parcel mapping data, the Utah Geographic Information Center at gis.utah.gov provides statewide parcel datasets that include Iron County parcels covering Cedar City. These GIS layers can be helpful when you want to see property boundaries or compare adjacent parcels.
Cedar City City Resources
Cedar City does not record or hold deed records, but the city maintains useful property-related records of its own. The Cedar City Building Department keeps permit records for construction, renovations, and improvements done within city limits. If you are buying or researching a Cedar City property, pulling permit history from the city can reveal work done on the structure and whether permits were properly closed.
Cedar City's planning and zoning office handles land use classifications, conditional use permits, and variances. These records tell you what a property is zoned for and what uses are allowed on it. Zoning records stay at the city level and are not held by Iron County. Both city-level and county-level records are worth reviewing when doing thorough due diligence on a Cedar City property.
Note: Cedar City Building Department permit records are separate from Iron County Recorder documents. A title search at the county will not show permit history; you need to contact the city directly for that information.
Fifth District Court and Property Litigation in Cedar City
Property disputes involving Cedar City real estate, including foreclosures, judgment liens, and quiet title actions, go through the Fifth District Court. This court is actually located in Cedar City itself, which makes it convenient for local residents and attorneys handling Iron County property matters.
The Fifth District Court address is 40 North 100 East, Cedar City, UT 84720. The phone number is (435) 867-3250. When a court enters a judgment against a property owner, a lien can be recorded with the Iron County Recorder. That lien then shows up in title searches on the Cedar City property. Foreclosure cases are also heard at the Fifth District Court, and the resulting court orders get filed with Iron County as well.
The Utah courts system at utcourts.gov allows you to search case records by party name. If you want to check whether there are active court cases tied to a Cedar City property or property owner, the court case search is a useful supplement to the Iron County recorder search.
Historical Property Records for Cedar City
Iron County has a long history, and not all records are in digital form. For older documents, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds county records that go back to the territorial period, including Iron County court minutes and other early records. If you are researching a Cedar City property with a long history of ownership, the archives may have documents that predate what is available through the county recorder's current system.
Plat maps for Cedar City subdivisions are recorded with the Iron County Recorder and show lot layouts, easements, and street dedications. These maps are part of the public record and can be requested from the recorder office in Parowan.
The Utah State Archives provides access to historical property and court records going back well before statehood. Visit archives.utah.gov to search their holdings for Iron County records.
Recording Laws and Public Access
Utah follows a race-notice recording system under Utah Code § 57-3-101 and § 57-3-102. This means that when two buyers claim the same Cedar City property, the one who recorded first and had no prior notice of the other claim generally prevails. Recording your deed promptly after a real estate closing in Cedar City is critical to protecting ownership rights.
All documents recorded with the Iron County Recorder are public records under GRAMA, Utah Code § 63G-2. Anyone can request copies of deeds, liens, and other recorded instruments for Cedar City properties. You do not need to show a reason or prove ownership to view these records. Fees for copies vary by document type and length; contact the Iron County Recorder at (435) 477-8350 for current rates.
The Utah Legislature's full text of recording statutes is available at le.utah.gov. The state property values portal at propertyvalues.utah.gov provides additional data on assessed values across all Utah counties, including Iron County.
Iron County Property Records
Cedar City is in Iron County, and the Iron County Recorder holds all deeds, liens, and recorded instruments for Cedar City addresses. For a full overview of Iron County recorder resources, fees, and related offices, visit the Iron County property records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
The nearest major city to Cedar City with its own property records page is St. George to the south. Select a city below to find its county recorder and property record resources.