Clearfield Utah Property Records
Property records for Clearfield are filed and maintained by the Davis County Recorder in Farmington, and the county's online search system lets you look up deeds, liens, ownership history, and tax data for any Clearfield address without visiting the office in person. Clearfield City handles permits and zoning at the local level, but all recorded real property documents go through Davis County under Utah law.
Clearfield Quick Facts
Where Clearfield Property Records Are Kept
Every deed, lien, and recorded property instrument for Clearfield goes to the Davis County Recorder. The office is at 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3222. The recorder holds documents going back to 1870 and indexes them by grantor, grantee, parcel number, and document type. Clearfield City has no role in recording or storing deed records.
Utah Code requires all instruments affecting real property to be recorded at the county recorder's office to be valid against third parties. Under Utah Code § 57-3-101, recording provides constructive notice of the document's existence and terms. If you transfer title on a Clearfield property without recording the deed, a later purchaser who records first and has no notice of your prior deed may take free of your claim. This is why recording promptly after closing is critical.
All recorded instruments in Davis County are public records under GRAMA, Utah Code § 63G-2. This means any person can access and copy Clearfield property documents without needing to prove ownership or provide a reason for the request.
| Office | Davis County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025 |
| Phone | (801) 451-3222 |
| Earliest Records | 1870 |
Online Search for Clearfield Property Records
Davis County provides a free online property search portal for all Clearfield addresses. You can look up properties by owner name, street address, or parcel number. The portal returns ownership data, assessed values, tax status, and links to recorded document images. For most searches, you will not need to make an in-person visit or phone call.
The Davis County Assessor portal at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor is where online searches for Clearfield property data start. The assessor tracks ownership changes, sets assessed values, and maintains parcel maps. The assessor's data is linked to the recorder's document index, so you can move from a parcel's ownership record to its recorded deed or lien documents within the same system.
The screenshot below is from the Davis County Assessor property search portal at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor, the main tool for Clearfield property lookups.
The portal covers all Clearfield parcels and connects ownership data to the recorder's document images so you can review the full chain of title from a single search.
For statewide property value comparisons, the Utah State Tax Commission portal at propertyvalues.utah.gov lets you search Clearfield parcels and see assessed values drawn from county assessor data across Utah. The GIS mapping portal at gis.utah.gov provides parcel boundary maps and land use layers for the Clearfield area.
Clearfield City Departments and Property-Related Records
Clearfield City maintains its own records for permits and zoning but does not record property title documents. If you are researching a Clearfield property before buying, renovating, or resolving a dispute, city records can add detail that the county recorder records do not cover.
The Clearfield City Building Inspection department handles permits for new construction, additions, remodels, demolitions, and mechanical work. If a prior owner made changes to a property without pulling a permit, that can create issues at the time of sale or when you apply for financing. Reviewing permit history at Clearfield City is a reasonable step alongside your title search at the Davis County Recorder. Contact Clearfield City at clearfieldcity.org for permit records and inspection history.
Clearfield City Planning and Zoning records show the zoning classification for each parcel, variance history, conditional use permits, and subdivision approvals. If you need to know what you can build or operate on a Clearfield property, the planning department has that information. Zoning decisions are recorded in city records and are not part of the deed documents at the county.
The Clearfield City Recorder maintains official city documents including ordinances, resolutions, and council minutes. These records can be relevant when you are researching a property that was affected by a specific city action, such as a street vacation or easement dedication.
Clearfield Property Tax Records
Property taxes for Clearfield addresses are administered by the Davis County Treasurer. Office location: 61 South Main Street, Farmington, UT 84025. Phone: (801) 451-3243. The treasurer bills taxes based on values set by the Davis County Assessor and collects payments each year. Unpaid property taxes can result in a tax lien being recorded at the Davis County Recorder's office. Tax liens show up in title searches and can complicate a sale if not cleared before closing.
You can search current tax balances and payment history for any Clearfield parcel through the Davis County Treasurer portal at daviscountyutah.gov/treasurer. The portal lets you look up a property by parcel number or address. Tax delinquencies, payment dates, and lien status are visible online.
The screenshot below is from the Davis County Treasurer portal at daviscountyutah.gov/treasurer, which shows tax payment data for all Clearfield addresses.
Tax records are updated each year when the county completes its assessment cycle and sends tax bills. Checking tax status before closing on any Clearfield property is a standard part of a title review.
Getting Copies of Clearfield Property Documents
You can get copies of recorded Clearfield property documents in a few ways. Online access through the Davis County Assessor portal at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor is free and does not require an account for basic searches. Document images are available for most recorded instruments.
In person: Visit the Davis County Recorder at 61 South Main Street, Farmington, during business hours. Staff can assist with searches and print certified or uncertified copies. By mail: Write to the Davis County Recorder with the document number, parcel number, or property address and include payment for copy fees. Call (801) 451-3222 before mailing to confirm current fee amounts.
Certified copies are needed for legal and title work. Uncertified copies are fine for personal research. The recorder's staff can help you decide which type you need. Most simple research questions, like who owns a parcel or whether a lien has been released, can be answered with free online searches without ordering a certified copy at all.
Historical and State Resources for Clearfield
For Clearfield properties with long ownership histories, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds records that go beyond the county's digital database. The archives can be useful when tracing title on older parcels or researching property that changed hands many times before online records were available.
The Utah Division of Real Estate at realestate.utah.gov handles broker and agent licensing and real estate complaints across the state. If a Clearfield real estate transaction involved misconduct, the division is the right state agency to contact. For court-related property matters in Davis County, the Second District Court in Farmington handles quiet title actions, foreclosures, and property contract disputes that involve Clearfield real estate.
The full text of Utah real property statutes is on the Utah Legislature's site at le.utah.gov. Utah Code Title 57 covers recording requirements, deed types, lien rules, and property transfer procedures. These laws apply uniformly to Clearfield transactions and to all other real property in the state.
Davis County Property Records
Clearfield is in Davis County. The county recorder holds all deed and title documents for Clearfield addresses. Visit the Davis County property records page for details on the recorder office, online search tools, the assessor, and the treasurer.
Nearby Utah Cities
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