Access Property Records in Davis County
Davis County property records are maintained by the County Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer offices, all located at 61 South Main Street in Farmington. Whether you need ownership history, assessed value, tax status, or a copy of a recorded deed, Davis County keeps these records open to the public. Search by owner name, parcel number, or address to find what you need fast.
Davis County Quick Facts
Davis County Recorder's Office
The Davis County Recorder is the main office for real estate documents in Davis County. The recorder handles deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, subdivision plats, and other instruments that affect title to land. Records go back to 1870, making the office a strong resource for historical title research. All documents are indexed by grantor and grantee name, and by parcel number, so you can search multiple ways.
The recorder's office provides a public research area with computer terminals at no charge. Staff can point you in the right direction, but you do your own searching. If you need certified copies, staff can pull documents and print them for you. Recording a document also falls under this office. Under Utah Code § 57-3-101, recording a deed or other instrument gives constructive notice to the world that the document exists. That is why people record documents right after closing.
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Davis County Recorder 61 South Main Street Farmington, UT 84025 Phone: (801) 451-3222 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Records Since | 1870 |
Note: Davis County also maintains subdivision plats and GIS mapping data, which can be useful for boundary questions alongside recorded deed information.
Online Property Search in Davis County
Davis County offers Property Search 2.0, an online portal that lets you look up ownership, assessed value, tax status, and parcel maps without visiting the office. You can search by owner name, property address, or parcel number. The system is free to use and covers all parcels in Davis County. This tool is authorized under Utah Code § 17-21-19, which sets the duties of the county recorder.
The Davis County Assessor website at daviscountyutah.gov/assessor is a good starting point. From there you can navigate to the property search tool and pull up parcel details quickly. The portal shows current ownership, tax year values, and links to recorded documents on file with the recorder. Most users find what they need without having to call or visit the office.
The Davis County property search tool pulls data from both the Assessor and Recorder databases, giving you a combined view of each parcel. You can see who owns the land, what it is assessed at, and whether there are recorded liens or encumbrances on file.
Note: The online portal shows current and recent data. For older historical documents, a visit to the recorder's office in Farmington is the most reliable option.
Davis County Assessor and Property Values
The Davis County Assessor sets assessed values for all taxable property in Davis County each year. These values form the base for property tax calculations. The assessor's office also reviews exemptions such as primary residential exemptions and veterans' exemptions. Assessed value records are public and available through the online portal or in person at the Farmington office.
Utah also runs a statewide tool at propertyvalues.utah.gov that shows assessed values across all counties including Davis. This state portal can be a quick check when you want to compare or verify what the county has on file. The Davis County Assessor can be reached at (801) 451-3250 if you have questions about how a value was set or want to discuss an exemption. Disputes over assessed value go through a formal appeal process at the county level before moving to the Utah State Tax Commission.
Tax Records and the Davis County Treasurer
Property taxes in Davis County are collected by the Treasurer's office, also at 61 South Main Street in Farmington. The treasurer maintains records of tax payments, delinquencies, and tax sales. You can pay your Davis County property taxes online through the treasurer's website, which makes it convenient to keep current without a trip to the courthouse.
The Davis County Treasurer can be reached at (801) 451-3243. Online tax payment is available at daviscountyutah.gov/treasurer. Tax lien records are also filed with the recorder when delinquencies reach a certain point. These liens attach to the property and appear in a title search. Buyers and lenders check for tax liens as part of any real estate transaction in Davis County.
Delinquent tax records are public. Anyone can look them up through the treasurer's office to see whether a property has unpaid taxes before making an offer or conducting research.
Historical Property Records in Davis County
Davis County property records date back to 1870 at the recorder's office. These older records include original deeds from early land patents, early plat maps, and historical conveyances. For records predating the county recorder system or for related historical documents, the Utah Division of Archives in Salt Lake City holds additional state-level materials that may supplement what the county has on file.
Title researchers working on older Davis County properties often need to chain title back through multiple decades of transfers. The recorder's office staff can explain how the index system works for older books and how to find recorded instruments from earlier eras. The public research terminals in Farmington give direct access to the digital index, which covers most of the recorder's holdings going back many years.
Recording Requirements for Davis County Documents
To record a document with the Davis County Recorder, it must meet the requirements set under Utah Code Title 57. Documents must be legible, have a proper legal description of the property, and identify the grantor and grantee. The recorder stamps each document with a date and time of recording. Under Utah Code § 57-3-102, that recorded date establishes when notice is imparted to the public.
Davis County follows Utah's race-notice rule under Utah Code § 57-3-103. This means a buyer who records first and had no prior knowledge of an earlier competing claim wins a priority dispute. That makes timely recording after any real estate closing very important in Davis County. Recording fees apply and are set by the county based on state guidelines. Call the recorder's office at (801) 451-3222 to confirm current fees before you submit documents.
GIS parcel data for Davis County is also available through gis.utah.gov, the Utah Geographic Information Council. This statewide GIS resource includes parcel boundaries, ownership layers, and mapping tools that complement the recorder's index data.
Public Access to Davis County Records
Property records in Davis County are public records under Utah Code § 63G-2, known as GRAMA (Government Records Access and Management Act). You do not need to prove ownership or give a reason to access these records. The law gives the public the right to view and copy government records, including real estate documents, assessment data, and tax records.
You can make a formal GRAMA request in writing to the Davis County Recorder or Assessor if you need specific records that are not available in the public research area or online. The county must respond within ten business days. Most property records are classified as public and are available without a formal request. For records that may be restricted, a formal request starts the review process.
Note: Some instruments filed with the recorder, such as certain financial documents or court orders, may have restricted portions under GRAMA, but the basic property ownership and recorded document data is fully public.
Second District Court and Property Matters
The Second District Court in Farmington handles legal matters that affect Davis County property records. Foreclosures, quiet title actions, and judgment liens all go through this court. When a court issues a judgment, it can be recorded with the Davis County Recorder and becomes a lien on real property owned by the judgment debtor in Davis County. Anyone doing a title search should check both the recorder's office and court records to get the full picture.
Foreclosure cases result in new deeds being recorded after the sale. The trustee's deed or sheriff's deed ends up in the recorder's office just like any other conveyance. Quiet title actions clear up ownership disputes and the final order also gets recorded. The court system for Davis County is accessible through the Utah Courts website at utcourts.gov.
Cities in Davis County
Davis County includes several cities and communities. Property records for all Davis County residents are maintained at the county offices in Farmington regardless of which city you live in.
Nearby Counties
Davis County shares borders with several other Utah counties. If your property is near a county line, confirm which county the parcel falls in before requesting records.