Search Property Records in Beaver County
Beaver County property records are held at the Beaver County Recorder's Office, which has maintained land documents since the county was formed in 1856. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded instruments at the office located at 105 E Center in Beaver, Utah. Whether you need to confirm current ownership, look up an old deed, or trace a chain of title, the Recorder's Office is the place to start for property records in Beaver County.
Beaver County Quick Facts
Beaver County Recorder's Office
The Beaver County Recorder's Office is the main place to find property records in Beaver County. This office records, indexes, and preserves all real property documents filed in the county. Staff can help you search by owner name, parcel number, or document type. The office holds records dating back to 1856, making it useful for both current ownership research and historical title work in Beaver County.
The Recorder is an elected official who serves under Utah Code § 17-21. That statute lays out the duties of county recorders across Utah, including what documents must be recorded, how they must be indexed, and how long they must be kept. In Beaver County, the Recorder follows these state rules while also managing local plat maps and subdivision records. The office is one of the smaller county recorder offices in the state, which often means quicker service when you go in person.
The Beaver County Recorder's Office website is at beaver.utah.gov/123/Recorder. You can find contact details, office hours, and recording fee information there.
The Beaver County Recorder's Office website provides contact details, recording fees, and general guidance on what documents the office maintains. The screenshot below shows the recorder's page for Beaver County property records.
The screenshot above is from the Beaver County Recorder page, which lists current office contact information and recording services.
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Beaver County Recorder 105 E Center Beaver, UT 84713 Phone: (435) 438-6480 |
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| Website | beaver.utah.gov/123/Recorder |
Beaver County Assessor and Property Values
The Beaver County Assessor values all taxable real property in the county as of January 1 each year. That date is the official appraisal date set by state law. The Assessor maintains property characteristic records, tax maps, and the annual assessment roll. If you want to know the assessed value of a parcel in Beaver County, the Assessor's records are the place to check.
The Assessor's office is located at the same building as the Recorder, at 105 E Center in Beaver. You can reach the office at (435) 438-6480. Market value for assessment purposes is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller under normal conditions. If you think the assessed value on your property is too high, you can appeal to the Beaver County Board of Equalization. You must file your appeal by the deadline shown on your notice of valuation, which comes out each year in the spring. More information about property values statewide is available through the Utah State Property Values tool.
Note: The Assessor and Recorder are separate offices with different functions. The Assessor sets values for tax purposes; the Recorder stores title documents showing who owns the property.
Property Tax Records in Beaver County
Property tax records in Beaver County show what taxes are owed and whether they have been paid. The County Treasurer collects property taxes and keeps payment records. If you are buying or selling property in Beaver County, you will want to check that all taxes are current before closing. Unpaid taxes can become a lien against the property and affect the title.
The Beaver County Treasurer's office handles tax billing, collection, and delinquency records. You can find Treasurer contact information at beaver.utah.gov/treasurer. For state-level tax information and rules that govern property taxation in Beaver County, the Utah State Tax Commission is the primary state agency overseeing property tax administration across all Utah counties.
Historical Beaver County Property Records
Beaver County was established in 1856, and records from that era are among the most sought after for genealogical and title research. The Utah State Archives in Salt Lake City holds historical Beaver County Probate Court Record Books from 1856 to 1897. These probate records often contain estate inventories and property descriptions that help trace early land ownership in Beaver County. The Archives also holds early deed records and land claim documents from the territorial period.
To access historical Beaver County records at the Utah State Archives, visit archives.utah.gov. You can search their online catalog to see what Beaver County records are available before making a trip to Salt Lake City. Some records have been digitized, but many early Beaver County documents require an in-person visit. Staff at the Archives can help guide your search.
For property research that goes back to the original land patents, the federal Bureau of Land Management's General Land Office (GLO) records are also useful. Federal land grants in what is now Beaver County were issued in the 19th century, and those patents are searchable online through the BLM GLO database.
Note: Probate Court Record Books from 1856 to 1897 at the Utah State Archives often include early property deeds and estate records that predate some of the Recorder's oldest files.
Recording Property Documents in Beaver County
If you need to record a deed, mortgage, or other property document in Beaver County, you take it to the Recorder's Office at 105 E Center. Utah law governs what documents must be recorded and what makes them valid for recording. Under Utah Code Title 57, which covers real estate, a deed must be signed, notarized, and describe the property clearly to be accepted for recording. The key statute is Utah Code § 57-3-101, which says that instruments affecting real estate in Utah are not valid against subsequent purchasers unless they are recorded.
Section § 57-3-102 covers what the Recorder is required to accept. Section § 57-3-103 deals with the effect of recording on constructive notice. Together these statutes form the basis of Beaver County's recording system. When you record a deed in Beaver County, you give the world legal notice that you own that property. Without recording, a later buyer could claim they had no notice of your interest.
Recording fees in Beaver County follow the state fee schedule and may vary by document type and page count. Call the Recorder at (435) 438-6480 before you go to confirm current fees and what to bring.
Public Access to Beaver County Records
Property records in Beaver County are public records under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), found at Utah Code § 63G-2. GRAMA gives any person the right to inspect or copy government records, including property records held by the Recorder's Office. You do not need to explain why you want the records or prove any ownership interest to access them.
Most property records at the Beaver County Recorder's Office are available during regular business hours. If you need copies, the office charges per-page copy fees. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. If a request is large or complex, the Recorder may ask for more time to respond under GRAMA's timeline rules. For state parcel data and GIS mapping, the Utah GIS portal provides statewide parcel layers that include Beaver County.
Note: GRAMA applies to all Beaver County offices, not just the Recorder. If you need property-related records from other county offices, such as the Auditor or Treasurer, GRAMA gives you the same right to access those records.
Additional Resources for Beaver County Property Research
Several state-level tools can supplement your Beaver County property records search. The Utah Division of Archives at archives.utah.gov holds early county records as described above. The Utah GIS portal at gis.utah.gov provides parcel maps and boundary data for Beaver County that can help you locate and identify land parcels. These tools are free to use online.
The Utah Division of Archives maintains early Beaver County land records and probate files. The screenshot below shows the Archives' main page, which is the starting point for historical Beaver County property research.
The Utah Division of Archives is the home for early Beaver County deed books, probate records, and territorial land documents.
The Utah State Tax Commission at tax.utah.gov oversees property tax rules that apply in Beaver County. If you have questions about how property is taxed or how appeals work, the Commission publishes guides and forms on their website. The State Property Values tool lets you look up assessed values for any Utah property, including parcels in Beaver County, without visiting the Assessor's office.
Cities in Beaver County
No cities in Beaver County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page. The county seat of Beaver serves as the main center for records access in Beaver County. All property records for the county are maintained at the Recorder's Office in Beaver.
Nearby Counties
Beaver County borders several other Utah counties. If a property sits near a county line or if you are not sure which county holds the records you need, check the parcel address against county boundary maps at the Utah GIS portal.