Find Property Records in Juab County
Juab County property records are held by the County Recorder, County Assessor, and County Treasurer in Nephi. These offices keep deeds, liens, plats, assessed values, and tax payment data for all parcels in the county. Whether you want to verify ownership, check for encumbrances, or review the tax status of a Juab County parcel, the offices described on this page are where the records live.
Juab County Quick Facts
Juab County Recorder's Office
The Juab County Recorder in Nephi is the official custodian of land records for the county. The Recorder accepts and indexes deeds, mortgage documents, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments that affect title to real property. Once a document is recorded in Juab County, it becomes part of the permanent public record and provides constructive notice under state law.
The office is at 160 North Main Street, Nephi, UT 84648. The phone number is (435) 623-3430. You can reach the Recorder's online page at juabcounty.gov/recorder. From that page you can find current hours, contact information, and details about submitting documents for recording. If you need copies of recorded documents, you can request them in person or by mail.
The Juab County Recorder's Office page includes information about acceptable document formats, recording fees, and how to submit instruments by mail if you cannot visit in person. Review those details before sending anything to make sure your document meets state requirements.
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Juab County Recorder 160 North Main Street Nephi, UT 84648 Phone: (435) 623-3430 |
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| Website | juabcounty.gov/recorder |
Juab County Assessor
The Juab County Assessor values all real and personal property in the county each year. These valuations determine how much property tax each parcel owner owes. The Assessor maintains parcel records that include ownership names, property descriptions, and assessed values. This data is separate from what the Recorder holds but is closely related when you are researching a specific parcel.
You can reach the Assessor at juabcounty.gov/assessor. The page lists contact information and may include a parcel search or data lookup. For broader statewide property value data, the Utah State Tax Commission runs a search portal at propertyvalues.utah.gov that aggregates information from county assessors across the state, including Juab County.
Note: Assessed value is not the same as market value. The Assessor uses a valuation method tied to state law, and the resulting figure is used only for tax purposes.
Tax Records and the Juab County Treasurer
The Juab County Treasurer collects property taxes and keeps payment records. If you want to know whether taxes are current on a Juab County parcel, this is the office to contact. The Treasurer also handles delinquent tax information, which is relevant when researching a property's financial history.
Visit juabcounty.gov/treasurer for contact information and any available online tax lookup tools. You can also find state-level tax information through the Utah State Tax Commission at tax.utah.gov. Tax delinquencies in Utah can lead to tax sale proceedings, so checking the Treasurer's records before closing on a property is an important step.
Property tax liens in Utah are statutory liens that arise by operation of law. They attach to the property, not just the owner. Confirming that taxes are paid in full protects you from inheriting a prior owner's unpaid tax debt when you take title to a Juab County parcel.
Utah Recording Laws and Juab County
Every document filed with the Juab County Recorder is governed by Utah's recording statutes. Under Utah Code § 57-3-101, recording a document gives constructive notice to the world. Anyone who later acquires an interest in that property is presumed to have known about every prior recorded document. This makes the Recorder's index the foundation of title research in Juab County.
Utah uses a race-notice recording system under Utah Code § 57-3-103. When two parties claim competing interests in the same Juab County parcel, the one who recorded first and paid value without knowledge of the prior claim generally wins. This is a core reason why buyers and lenders insist on title searches before closing. The Recorder's index in Juab County is the source of truth for that search.
The duties of the county recorder are defined under Utah Code Title 17, Chapter 21. The Juab County Recorder must accept documents that meet statutory formatting requirements, index them by party name and legal description, and keep them accessible to the public. Documents that do not meet requirements will be returned unfiled.
Accessing Juab County Property Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code § 63G-2, makes most county property records public. You do not need to own a property or be a party to a transaction to request records. You can walk into the Juab County Recorder's office and ask to see a recorded deed, mortgage, or plat. The office must respond to a formal records request within 10 business days.
Inspection of public records is free under GRAMA. If you want copies, you will pay a per-page fee that the county sets. For large requests, ask about the fee schedule before you commit. If the county denies your request, GRAMA provides an appeal process. Most Juab County property records are open records, so denial is uncommon for land documents.
Historical Property Records for Juab County
Older Juab County property records, including those from the territorial and early statehood periods, are held by the Utah State Archives. The Archives collects records that have been transferred from county offices when they are no longer needed for day-to-day operations. If you are researching a property with a long history in Juab County, the Archives may hold documents that the Recorder's office no longer keeps on site.
The Utah State Archives catalog is available at archives.utah.gov. You can search by county name to see what Juab County materials the Archives holds. Some records are available in digital form. Others require an in-person visit or a written request. The Archives staff can guide you on what is available and how to get it.
Geographic information for Juab County, including parcel boundaries and aerial imagery, is also available through the Utah GIS portal. This tool is helpful when you have a legal description but need to visualize where the parcel sits on the ground.
Cities in Juab County
Juab County's county seat is Nephi. The county has no cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page on this site. All property records for land anywhere in Juab County are filed with the Juab County Recorder at 160 North Main Street in Nephi.
Smaller communities in Juab County include Mona, Levan, and Eureka. Residents of all Juab County communities use the same Recorder, Assessor, and Treasurer offices in Nephi for property record needs.
Nearby Counties
Juab County borders several other Utah counties. If your property or research crosses county lines, you will need to contact the recorder in each county where the land is located.