Sevier County Property Records
Sevier County property records are maintained at the Recorder's Office in Richfield, the county seat. The Recorder holds deeds, liens, mortgages, and other recorded instruments going back to the county's early years. The Assessor tracks ownership and values, while the Treasurer handles tax accounts. If you need to search for a deed, check who owns a parcel, or look up tax status on a Sevier County property, this page covers where to go and what each office provides.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sevier County Recorder's Office
The Sevier County Recorder is the official keeper of real property documents in Sevier County. The office records deeds, mortgage instruments, liens, easements, plat maps, water rights documents, and other instruments that affect title to land. When a document is accepted and recorded, it becomes part of the permanent public record. Anyone can review recorded instruments at the office or request copies for a fee.
Recording creates constructive notice under Utah Code § 57-3-101. That means once your deed or lien is on file with the Sevier County Recorder, the public is considered to know about it. Buyers, lenders, and title companies depend on this system. They search the recorder's index to confirm ownership and identify any encumbrances before a transaction closes. The recorder indexes by grantor and grantee name as well as by parcel, so you can trace the title chain forward or backward on any parcel in Sevier County.
The Utah State Archives maintains historical Sevier County records at archives.utah.gov/research-guides/sevier-county. For older instruments not available at the county, the Archives is a useful resource. The county recorder office is at 250 N Main St in Richfield. Call (435) 896-9262 to confirm hours and ask about current recording fees before you visit or send documents by mail.
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Sevier County Recorder 250 N Main St Richfield, UT 84701 Phone: (435) 896-9262 |
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| Recorder Website | sevierutah.net/departments/recorder |
Sevier County Assessor and Property Values
The Sevier County Assessor sets the taxable value of all real property in the county each year. These assessments determine how much property tax each owner owes. Assessment records are public. You can look up the assessed value of any parcel at the assessor's office in Richfield or through the county website at sevierutah.net/departments/assessor.
Utah also provides a statewide lookup at propertyvalues.utah.gov that includes Sevier County parcel data. This tool lets you view assessed market and taxable values by parcel number or address without going to the county office. It is a fast first step when researching a property. If you think your Sevier County assessment is too high, you can appeal to the county board of equalization. Further appeals go to the Utah State Tax Commission. The primary residential exemption, which reduces the taxable value of a primary home, is also applied by the assessor. Contact the Sevier County Assessor to see if you qualify or need to re-apply.
Note: Assessment notices go out annually. The deadline to appeal is typically the last day of the calendar month following the date on your notice.
Tax Records in Sevier County
Property taxes in Sevier County are billed and collected by the county Treasurer. The Treasurer's records show current tax status, payment history, and any delinquent amounts on a parcel. These records are public. Delinquent taxes become a lien on the property, and that lien can eventually lead to a tax sale if unpaid.
When you research a Sevier County property, always check the tax status. Unpaid taxes follow the land, not the prior owner. Confirm with the Treasurer's office that no outstanding balance or lien exists before closing on a purchase. If a delinquency advances to a formal recording, the document will also appear in the Recorder's index. The Treasurer's office is located at the county seat in Richfield along with the other county offices.
Historical Property Records in Sevier County
Sevier County has a long recorded history of land ownership and transfers. Some older instruments may not be digitized or available through the county's main office systems. For historical research going back to the county's early decades, the Utah State Archives maintains Sevier County records and provides research guides. The Archives offers guidance on finding older deeds, survey records, and instruments that predate modern indexing systems.
Richfield City also holds some local property-related records for properties within city limits. Building permits, zoning approvals, and development records are kept by the city rather than the county. If you need that type of information for a Richfield property, contact Richfield City Hall in addition to the county offices. Neither building permits nor zoning records show up in the Recorder's index, so they require a separate inquiry.
The Utah Geographic Information Council at gis.utah.gov also provides parcel boundary data for Sevier County. This GIS database is a good complement to what the recorder holds, letting you view parcel shapes and boundaries on a map alongside the document record.
Recording Documents in Sevier County
All instruments submitted to the Sevier County Recorder must meet the standards set by Utah Code Title 57. Documents must be legible, name the parties, include a complete legal description, and meet formatting requirements. The recorder stamps each accepted document with the date and time of receipt. Under Utah Code § 57-3-102, that stamp date marks when public notice begins.
Sevier County follows Utah's race-notice recording rule under Utah Code § 57-3-103. The party who records first and lacks prior knowledge of a competing claim wins priority. If two parties both have a claim on a parcel, the one who records first is protected. This rule makes prompt recording after any transfer or encumbrance very important. Do not sit on a signed deed. Get it to the Sevier County Recorder as soon as possible after closing.
The recorder's office can give you the current fee schedule and list any specific format requirements before you submit. Mail submissions are accepted; call ahead to confirm the process and correct address to use.
Public Access to Sevier County Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, codified at Utah Code § 63G-2, gives the public the right to see government records. Sevier County property documents, including deeds, assessment records, and tax data, are classified as public records. You do not need to own a property or explain why you want information to look at these records.
Most basic property records in Sevier County can be accessed in person at the Recorder's, Assessor's, or Treasurer's offices. If a document is not available through normal public research channels, you can submit a formal GRAMA request in writing. The office must respond within ten business days. There is generally no cost for inspecting records in person, though copying fees apply. Formal GRAMA requests are typically needed only for non-routine or restricted record types, not for the standard property documents most people seek.
Cities in Sevier County
Sevier County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. Richfield is the county seat and the largest community in the county. All official property records for Sevier County are maintained at the county offices at 250 N Main St in Richfield.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County borders several other Utah counties. If a parcel sits near a county line, verify which county holds the official records before making a request or filing a document.