Herriman Property Records
Herriman property records are held and maintained by the Salt Lake County Recorder, not by the city itself. If you need to search deeds, liens, ownership data, or any recorded document tied to a Herriman address, the Salt Lake County Recorder is your primary source. This page walks you through the tools and offices that give you access to property records for Herriman and the surrounding area.
Herriman Quick Facts
Salt Lake County Handles Herriman Property Records
All property records for Herriman are filed with the Salt Lake County Recorder. Under Utah Code Title 57, the county recorder is the legal repository for all real property instruments in the county. The city of Herriman does not record deeds or hold title documents. Every deed, mortgage, easement, lien, and plat map for a Herriman property is filed at the county level.
The Salt Lake County Recorder office is located at 2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575. You can reach the office by phone at (385) 468-8145. The recorder maintains the official record of every real property transfer in the county, including all parcels within Herriman city limits. When you buy or sell property in Herriman, the deed gets recorded at this office, not at city hall.
| Office | Salt Lake County Recorder |
|---|---|
| Address | 2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575 |
| Phone | (385) 468-8145 |
| Website | slco.org/recorder |
Recording creates constructive notice under Utah Code § 57-3-101. This means that once a deed or other instrument is filed with the Salt Lake County Recorder, the whole world is considered to know about it. If a document is not recorded, a later buyer without actual notice may take priority over an earlier unrecorded claim. For Herriman property owners, recording is not optional, it is critical protection for your ownership rights.
Online Search Tools for Herriman Properties
The Salt Lake County Recorder provides online access to recorded documents through its public search portal. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or address to find deeds and other instruments on file for any Herriman property. The portal covers records going back many years and lets you view document images without visiting the office. Visit slco.org/recorder to start searching.
The Salt Lake County Recorder website gives access to recorded Herriman property documents online. The screenshot below shows the main search interface at the county recorder portal.
The recorder portal is the most direct way to find recorded documents tied to a Herriman address. Use it to pull deeds, trust deeds, notices of default, and other instruments of record.
The Salt Lake County Assessor at slco.org/assessor provides property valuation data for every parcel in Herriman. The assessor's database shows ownership, legal description, lot size, assessed value, and tax information. Assessor data is separate from recorder data. The recorder holds the title documents; the assessor handles the tax values. Both are public records. You may need both when researching a Herriman property.
The state-level property values portal at propertyvalues.utah.gov is another resource. It pulls together assessed value data from county assessors across Utah, including Salt Lake County parcels in Herriman. Use it for a quick value lookup when you don't need the full recorded document history.
Note: Online tools show most recorded documents, but some older or recently filed items may need an in-person visit to the Salt Lake County Recorder to view.
Herriman City Recorder Office
The Herriman City Recorder is a municipal office that manages city records, not county property records. The city recorder keeps ordinances, city council meeting minutes, resolutions, and other official city documents. This office is not the same as the county recorder and does not hold deeds or title instruments for private property in Herriman.
Still, the Herriman City Recorder can be a useful contact when you need records tied to city actions affecting a property. Annexation records, subdivision plat approvals, and similar municipal documents may be on file with the city recorder. Visit herriman.org/city-recorder to learn what the city recorder maintains and how to make a public records request.
The Herriman City Recorder office screenshot below shows the city's records portal, which covers municipal documents distinct from title records at the county.
For zoning, building permits, and land use matters in Herriman, the city's building and planning departments handle local approvals. These records can affect property use and value even though they are separate from the title documents held by the county. Contact Herriman City Hall for current department contact information.
Property Watch and Fraud Protection in Herriman
The Salt Lake County Recorder runs a free Property Watch service that alerts property owners when a document is recorded against their parcel. This is a useful tool for Herriman homeowners who want to guard against deed fraud or unauthorized recordings. You sign up with your parcel number and provide an email address. If anything gets recorded against your property, you get an alert right away.
Sign up for Property Watch at slco.org/data-services/PropertyWatch. There is no cost to enroll. The service does not block or prevent recordings, but it gives you notice so you can act fast if something looks wrong. Deed fraud has become more common in recent years, and early alerts make a real difference in how quickly you can respond.
Note: Property Watch alerts are sent to the email you register. Keep that contact current so you don't miss any notifications about your Herriman property.
Historical Herriman Property Records
Herriman was incorporated as a city in 1999, though the area has older land records going back to Utah Territory days. For properties with long ownership histories, the earliest deed books may be on file with the Salt Lake County Recorder in older index volumes. The recorder's staff can help you navigate historical record requests for Herriman parcels.
The Utah Division of Archives at archives.utah.gov holds some early territorial land records and survey records for Salt Lake County areas including what is now Herriman. Historical plat maps, survey notes, and early ownership data can sometimes fill in gaps that the county recorder's modern database does not cover. If you are researching a property's full chain of title going back to the 19th century, the state archives is worth checking.
The Utah Geographic Information Council at gis.utah.gov maintains spatial data and historical maps for the state. Parcel boundary data, survey information, and geographic context for Herriman properties can all be explored through this resource. GIS data is especially helpful when you need to confirm legal boundaries or review subdivision plat layouts in Herriman.
Recording Laws and Public Access for Herriman Records
Utah property records are public documents. The right to access them is grounded in the Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, found at Utah Code § 63G-2. Under GRAMA, most recorded property instruments at the Salt Lake County Recorder are open to the public. Anyone can request to view or copy them. The county recorder cannot deny access to routine recorded documents without a legal basis.
The recording statutes themselves are in Utah Code Title 57. Section 57-3-101 requires that instruments affecting real property be recorded to provide constructive notice. Section 57-3-102 states that a recorded instrument gives notice from the time of recording. These rules apply to every deed, mortgage, and lien filed for a Herriman property. They are the foundation of Utah's property records system.
Because recorded documents are public, you don't need to own a property or be a party to a transaction to look up records. Real estate professionals, title companies, attorneys, and ordinary citizens all have the same access rights. Fees may apply for copies. The Salt Lake County Recorder sets its own fee schedule, so call (385) 468-8145 to confirm current costs before your visit.
Salt Lake County Property Records
Herriman is located in Salt Lake County, and all property deeds and recorded instruments are held by the Salt Lake County Recorder. For a full overview of county resources, search tools, fees, and related records, visit the Salt Lake County property records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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