Box Elder County

Box Elder County is located in northwestern Utah, bordered by Idaho to the north and the Great Salt Lake to the south. Box Elder County seat is Brigham City, named after Mormon pioneer Brigham Young. With a population of approximately 57,000 residents spread across 5,745 square miles, Box Elder County is one of Utah's largest counties by area. Box Elder County was established in 1856 and named after the box elder trees found along its streams. Major communities include Brigham City, Tremonton, Garland, and Bear River City. Box Elder County is home to significant landmarks including the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Golden Spike National Historical Park (commemorating the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869), and the ATK Thiokol aerospace facility. Box Elder County includes diverse geography ranging from the shores of the Great Salt Lake to mountainous terrain in the Wellsville Mountains. Box Elder County Recorder's office, located at 01 South Main Street in Brigham City, maintains land records and official documents. Box Elder County Clerk's office, also at 01 South Main Street, handles marriage licenses, election administration, and county commission records. Box Elder County Assessor's office at the same address manages property tax assessments and maintains property ownership information. Box Elder County's economy historically centered on agriculture, particularly peach orchards and grain production, but has diversified to include aerospace manufacturing, food processing, and tourism related to its historic and natural attractions.

Sheriff & Law Enforcement

Box Elder County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Box Elder County. It oversees Box Elder County jail, processes arrests, and maintains criminal records. The office is key to making sure of public safety and works closely with other local law enforcement agencies to address crime and emergency situations.

Police Departments

In addition to Box Elder County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Box Elder County. The Brigham City Police Department, Tremonton Police Department, and Garland Police Department serve their respective cities, handling local law enforcement duties. These agencies coordinate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage and response across Box Elder County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

Box Elder County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 51 North Main Street in Brigham City, Utah 84302, provides law enforcement services throughout unincorporated areas of Box Elder County. Box Elder County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same location, houses inmates awaiting trial and sentenced individuals.

• To request arrest records, citizens should submit a GRAMA request to the Sheriff's Office or the specific municipal police department that made the arrest.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through the online jail roster or by requesting records directly from the detention facility.
• Processing fees may apply for extensive record searches or copies.

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Box Elder County, UT are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Box Elder County Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Box Elder County, UT are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Box Elder County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Look up current inmates and booking information at Corrections | Box Elder County, UT.
• Sheriff's Office: Sheriff | Box Elder County, UT.
• The bond and bail process allows release of detainees under conditions set by the court; inquiries about recently arrested individuals can be directed to the jail's administrative office.

Box Elder County is served by the First Judicial District Court, which handles felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding small claims limits, domestic relations, and probate matters. Box Elder County District Court is located at 48 South Main Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302, and can be contacted through the office’s website. Utah's court system provides online case search through the XChange portal at www.utcourts.gov/xchange, where users can search civil, criminal, probate, and family law cases by party name, case number, or attorney.

• The court charges fees for copies of documents, typically $1 per page for standard copies and higher fees for certified copies.
• The clerk's office accepts requests in person, by mail, or in some cases electronically.

Box Elder County Recorder's office, located at 01 South Main Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302 (phone: 435-734-3310), maintains official land records including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, reconveyances, liens, easements, subdivision plats, and other documents affecting real property. The Recorder's office has digitized records dating back to Box Elder County's founding, with recent documents available through an online search system.

• Box Elder County provides a free online property search tool through its website at boxeldercounty.org, where users can search by parcel number, owner name, or address to view recorded documents.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested in person or by mail, with fees established by Utah Code §17-21-18.5, typically $15 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.
• Box Elder County Assessor's office, also at 01 South Main Street (phone: 435-734-3351), maintains property tax records, assessment values, ownership information, and property characteristics.
• Box Elder County Treasurer's office collects property taxes and provides tax payment history.
• Property tax records are public under GRAMA and can be searched online or requested in person.

Vital records for Box Elder County, Utah, are maintained by both Box Elder County Clerk's office and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records. Birth certificates for births occurring in Box Elder County can be requested from Box Elder County Clerk at 01 South Main Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302 (phone: 435-734-3348). The fee for a certified birth certificate is $20 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Processing time is typically 3-5 business days when requested in person, longer for mail requests.

• Death certificates are also available through the County Clerk's office with the same fee structure.
• The current marriage license fee is approximately $45 (subject to change), and there is no waiting period in Utah.
• Utah vital records are governed by Utah Code §26-2, which restricts access to birth certificates to the registered individual, parents, legal guardians, or others with tangible interest.
• Online ordering of vital records is available through the VitalChek service for Utah records, though convenience fees apply.

Business licensing and registration in Box Elder County involves multiple agencies depending on the business type and location. Box Elder County Clerk's office at 01 South Main Street, Brigham City (phone: 435-734-3348) processes fictitious business name registrations (DBA - Doing Business As) for businesses operating under names other than the owner's legal name. The filing fee is approximately $20, and these records are public and searchable through the Clerk's office.

• The state provides a full online business entity search at corporations.utah.gov where users can look up registered businesses, view formation documents, registered agents, and status.
• Box Elder County Chamber of Commerce, located in Brigham City, provides business resources and networking opportunities; their website is boxelderchamber.com.

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Box Elder County's economy features a diverse mix of agriculture, aerospace manufacturing, food processing, and government installations. Box Elder County's largest employer is Northrop Grumman (formerly ATK Thiokol), which operates a major aerospace facility near Promontory producing solid rocket motors for military and space applications, employing several thousand workers. Agriculture remains significant, with Box Elder County producing grain crops, alfalfa, livestock, and historically famous Brigham City peaches.

• Major food processing operations include Pepperidge Farm (Campbell Soup Company) in Richmond and Smithfield Foods facilities.
• The median household income in Box Elder County is approximately $67,000, slightly above the national average, with the economy benefiting from high-paying aerospace jobs.

Elections in Box Elder County are administered by Box Elder County Clerk's office, which serves as Box Elder County's elections center. Located at 01 South Main Street, Brigham City, Utah 84302, the elections division can be contacted through the office’s website, and election information is available at boxeldercounty.org/clerk. Voter registration in Utah is available online through the state's portal at vote.utah.gov, by mail using a voter registration form, or in person at the County Clerk's office.

• Utah operates under a vote-by-mail system where all active registered voters receive mail ballots approximately 14-21 days before each election.
• Box Elder County provides multiple drop box locations in Brigham City, Tremonton, and other communities.
• In the November 2024 general election, Box Elder County demonstrated strong turnout typical of Utah counties, generally in the 60-75% range of registered voters, reflecting Box Elder County's civic engagement.
• Absentee and mail-in voting are standard in Utah's vote-by-mail system; voters who need replacement ballots can request them through the County Clerk or download ballots online.