Cache County Property Records Search
Cache County property records are available online through the CORE Online Records Express system and in person at the Cache County Recorder's Office at 179 North Main Street in Logan, Utah. The Recorder maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and subdivision plats for all land in Cache County. CORE gives you free online access to search property records in Cache County by owner name, parcel number, or document type, making it one of the more accessible county recorder systems in Utah.
Cache County Quick Facts
Cache County Recorder's Office
The Cache County Recorder's Office at 179 North Main Street in Logan is the central repository for all land records in Cache County. The Recorder records, indexes, and preserves every document that affects real property in the county. When you buy a home or land in Cache County, the deed gets filed here. When a bank places a mortgage on a property, that trust deed gets recorded here too. Anyone can search these records, and staff are available to help during regular business hours.
The Recorder maintains plat maps and subdivision records that show the layout of every platted area in Cache County. These maps are useful when you need to identify lot boundaries, easements, or right-of-way dedications. The office also keeps a set of parcel records that link each piece of land to its current owner of record. This is the official ownership record for Cache County, not the Assessor's data, though both offices work closely together. You can find the Recorder's website at cachecounty.org/recorder.
The Cache County Recorder's Office website is the starting point for learning what Cache County property records are available and how to access them. The screenshot below shows the Recorder's main page.
The Cache County Recorder's website includes information on recording fees, office hours, and how to request copies of property documents.
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Cache County Recorder 179 North Main Street Logan, UT 84321 Phone: (435) 716-7150 |
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| Website | cachecounty.org/recorder |
CORE Online Property Search
Cache County's CORE Online Records Express system gives free public access to property records. You can search by owner name, parcel number, address, or document type. CORE covers recorded instruments in Cache County and lets you view basic record details without any account or payment. This makes it straightforward to do a quick ownership check or look for a specific deed from your home computer.
The CORE Online Records Express system provides free access to Cache County property records. The screenshot below shows the CORE search interface.
The Cache County CORE system is the main online search tool for Cache County property records and is free to use for basic lookups.
Cache County also offers a Property Watch service. Much like similar services in other Utah counties, Property Watch sends email alerts when a new document is recorded against your property in Cache County. This helps you catch potential fraud or unauthorized filings early. You can learn about Property Watch and sign up at cachecounty.org/recorder/propertywatch.
The Cache County Property Watch service monitors your property and sends alerts when new documents are recorded. The screenshot below shows the Property Watch FAQ page.
The Cache County Property Watch FAQ explains how the service works and how to set it up for your Cache County property.
Note: Property Watch in Cache County is free to set up and provides an easy way to stay informed about any new filings on your land without having to check the CORE system manually.
Cache County Assessor and Property Values
The Cache County Assessor's Office handles property valuation for all taxable real property in the county. The main objective is to determine each property's market value as of January 1 each year. Market value, in this context, is what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller in an open market transaction. The Assessor at (435) 755-1530 uses sales data, property characteristics, and other factors to arrive at each parcel's assessed value.
The Assessor maintains detailed property characteristic records for every parcel in Cache County. These records include lot size, building size, construction type, and other features that affect value. If you want to check the assessed value of any Cache County property, you can visit the Assessor's office or use their online portal at cachecounty.org/assessor. You can also use the statewide Utah Property Values tool to look up Cache County parcels quickly.
The Cache County Assessor's website provides access to property assessment records and valuation data for Cache County parcels. The screenshot below shows the Assessor's main page.
The Cache County Assessor's website is where you can find property assessment records, parcel data, and information about appealing your assessed value.
If you disagree with your Cache County property assessment, you can file an appeal with the County Board of Equalization. The deadline is typically in late spring, a few weeks after you receive your annual notice of valuation. Keep the notice when it arrives so you have the appeal deadline clearly marked.
Historical Cache County Property Records
Cache County was settled in the 1850s, and early land records from that period are preserved at the Utah State Archives. The Archives holds early Cache County deed books and territorial records that cover the county's formative years. These documents are valuable for genealogical research, historical title chains, and understanding land ownership patterns in the Logan area over the past 170 years.
To search for historical Cache County records at the Utah State Archives, visit archives.utah.gov. Their online catalog lists available collections, including what Cache County records have been digitized versus what requires an in-person visit. The Archives staff can help you locate specific record sets for Cache County. For the earliest federal land patents covering Cache County, the Bureau of Land Management GLO database is also useful for research going back to original homestead entries.
Note: Early Cache County deed books at the Utah State Archives may contain records that predate the digital era and are not in the CORE online system. For research before the mid-20th century, check the Archives first.
Recording Property Documents in Cache County
When you need to record a deed, mortgage, or other property instrument in Cache County, you bring the original document to the Recorder's Office at 179 North Main Street in Logan. The document must comply with Utah Code § 57-3-101, which requires proper execution and acknowledgment before the Recorder can accept it. A deed that meets these requirements is recorded and indexed, giving legal notice to anyone who later searches Cache County records.
Section § 57-3-102 outlines what makes a document eligible for recording. Section § 57-3-103 explains that once recorded, the document gives constructive notice to all subsequent purchasers and lenders. This means that anyone buying property in Cache County is legally on notice of everything recorded in the Recorder's index, even if they never looked at it. This system protects buyers and lenders by creating a clear public record of all interests in Cache County real property.
Recording fees in Cache County depend on the document type and page count. Call the Recorder at (435) 716-7150 or check the website at cachecounty.org/recorder before you go to confirm the current fee schedule.
Public Records Access in Cache County
Cache County property records are open to the public under GRAMA, Utah Code § 63G-2. This law gives every person the right to inspect and copy government records, including all property documents at the Recorder's Office. You can search Cache County records without explaining why or proving any ownership interest. Most requests can be handled during a regular office visit.
The CORE online system also falls under GRAMA as a method of providing public access to Cache County records. For GIS and parcel mapping data, the Utah GIS portal includes Cache County parcel boundaries and can help you identify a specific parcel before you request documents from the Recorder. The Utah State Tax Commission also publishes rules and guides on property tax administration that apply in Cache County.
Cities in Cache County
Cache County includes several communities in the Cache Valley. Logan is the county seat and the home of the Recorder's Office where all Cache County property records are maintained.
Logan is the largest city in Cache County and serves as the center for county government, records, and public services.
Nearby Counties
Cache County is in the northern part of Utah and shares borders with several counties. If a property is near a county line, confirm the correct jurisdiction before requesting records.