Grand County Property Records Lookup
Grand County property records are maintained by the Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer offices at 125 E Center Street in Moab. Whether you need to trace ownership history, check an assessed value, review tax payment status, or find a recorded deed, these offices hold the official records for all private land in Grand County. This page explains what each office has, how to access it, and where to find additional resources for Grand County property research.
Grand County Quick Facts
Grand County Recorder's Office
The Grand County Recorder at 125 E Center Street in Moab is the official custodian of all recorded real property instruments in Grand County. The office indexes and stores deeds, mortgages, trust deeds, mechanic's liens, easements, subdivision plats, and other documents that affect title to land. Every document recorded here becomes part of the permanent public record for Grand County.
Recording a document with the Grand County Recorder creates constructive notice under Utah Code § 57-3-101. Under Utah Code § 57-3-102, the date and time the recorder stamps the document is when that notice takes effect. Buyers, title companies, and lenders all rely on the recorder's index to verify clean title before any transaction closes in Grand County. The recorder can be reached at (435) 259-1321.
The Grand County Recorder's online portal is at grandcountyutah.net/137/Recorder. This page provides contact details, office hours, and guidance on submitting documents for recording. You can also use it to understand what types of instruments the recorder accepts and what formatting is required.
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Grand County Recorder 125 E Center St Moab, UT 84532 Phone: (435) 259-1321 |
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| Website | grandcountyutah.net/137/Recorder |
Grand County Assessor and Property Values
The Grand County Assessor sets assessed values for all taxable real property in Grand County each year. This valuation drives the annual property tax bill. Assessment records are public and can be accessed through the county or through Utah's statewide property values tool. The assessor's office handles exemption applications and can explain how any specific parcel's value was calculated.
The Grand County Assessor page is at grandcountyutah.net/136/Assessor. For a broader search across Utah counties, the statewide portal at propertyvalues.utah.gov pulls assessed values from Grand County and other counties in one interface. If you believe your Grand County assessment is incorrect, the appeal process starts at the county board of equalization. Unresolved appeals then go to the Utah State Tax Commission.
Note: Grand County has a high proportion of federal and state land, which is not subject to local property taxes. The assessor values only private and certain locally owned parcels.
Tax Records and the Grand County Treasurer
The Grand County Treasurer collects property taxes and keeps payment and delinquency records. These records are public. Anyone researching a parcel in Grand County should check tax status with the treasurer to confirm whether taxes are current or whether there are outstanding liens. Unpaid property taxes attach to the land and can complicate any sale or transfer.
You can contact the Grand County Treasurer at grandcountyutah.net/140/Treasurer for payment history, current tax obligations, or delinquency information. When a tax lien reaches the formal recording stage, it also appears in the Grand County Recorder's index. That means a complete title search in Grand County requires checking both the recorder and the treasurer. The treasurer's office is at the same address as the recorder at 125 E Center Street in Moab.
Grand County Property Watch
Grand County offers a Property Watch program that notifies property owners when a new document is recorded against their parcel. This free service helps owners in Grand County spot suspicious recordings quickly. Title fraud, where a bad actor records a false deed or lien on someone else's property, has become more common in recent years. Property Watch is a straightforward tool to stay informed.
Sign up for Property Watch through the Grand County website at grandcountyutah.net/164/Property-Watch. Registration is free and requires your parcel information. You will get an alert each time a document is recorded affecting that parcel. Signing up does not change your title or ownership rights in any way. It is purely a notification service for Grand County property owners who want to keep an eye on their land records.
Recording Property Documents in Grand County
Documents submitted to the Grand County Recorder must meet the requirements of Utah Code Title 57. They must be legible, include a complete legal description, and identify the grantor and grantee clearly. The recorder places a recording stamp with the date and time on each accepted document. That timestamp establishes when notice begins under Utah Code § 57-3-102.
Grand County, like all Utah counties, applies the race-notice rule set out in Utah Code § 57-3-103. The party who records first without prior knowledge of a competing claim holds priority. In a market like Moab, where property transactions happen quickly and values are high, recording promptly after any transfer is critical. Call (435) 259-1321 to confirm current recording fees and submission requirements before you bring documents to the office.
GIS parcel data for Grand County is available through the Utah Geographic Information Council at gis.utah.gov. This statewide mapping resource shows Grand County parcel boundaries, ownership layers, and geographic context that can supplement the recorder's document index.
Historical Property Records for Grand County
The Utah State Archives holds historical Grand County property records that go back into the territorial era. For researchers tracing early land ownership in Moab and the surrounding area, the archives can provide materials not available at the county level. Early federal land patents for Grand County are also accessible through the Bureau of Land Management's General Land Office historical records database, which covers original government surveys and first-title patents.
When ownership chains go back far enough, you often need multiple sources: the county recorder for instruments recorded after statehood, the Utah State Archives for certain territorial and early state-era records, and the BLM database for original land patents. Each fills a different gap in the historical record for Grand County land.
Note: The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov allows you to search their finding aids online before visiting Salt Lake City, which can save time when doing remote research on older Grand County properties.
Public Access to Grand County Records
Grand County property records are open to the public under Utah Code § 63G-2, the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). You do not need to own property or give a reason to view recorded deeds, assessment data, or tax records. The law classifies most property records as public, and the county must make them available on request.
For records not available online or through the public counter at the recorder's office, you can submit a formal written GRAMA request. The county has ten business days to respond. Most Grand County property records are accessible without a formal request. Staff at the recorder, assessor, or treasurer can usually help you find what you need. For records held by the Utah State Archives, contact that agency separately at archives.utah.gov.
Moab City Recorder and Local Records
Moab City maintains its own records separate from Grand County. The Moab City Recorder is at 125 East Center Street, Moab, UT 84532, and can be reached at (435) 259-1331. The city keeps building permits, zoning approvals, and local ordinance records for properties within Moab city limits. These records do not appear in the county recorder's index but can be important for understanding what has been approved or built on a given parcel in Moab.
If you are researching a property inside Moab, checking with both the Grand County Recorder and the Moab City Recorder gives you the most complete picture. The county handles title and ownership documents; the city handles permits, zoning, and code enforcement records. Both are relevant for thorough due diligence on Moab properties.
Cities in Grand County
Grand County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Moab is the county seat and largest community in Grand County. All Grand County property records are maintained at the county offices at 125 E Center Street in Moab, with historical materials at the Utah State Archives in Salt Lake City.
Nearby Counties
Grand County is in eastern Utah and borders several other counties. Confirm which county holds records for any parcel near a county boundary before making a request.