About Carbon County

County Seat Price
Established 1894
  • Carbon County Clerk's office operates from the same building, handling elections, vital records requests, and certain business filings.
120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501

Sheriff, Police & Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement & Arrests

  • Requests should include the subject's name, date of birth if known, and approximate date of arrest.
  • Processing fees may apply for copying and research time.
751 East 100 North, Price, UT 84501

Criminal, Arrest & Jail Records

Mugshots & Booking Photos

Courts & Case Records

  • Online searches through XChange are free for basic case information, though detailed documents may require in-person requests or certified copies.
  • The court charges $1.00 per page for standard copies and $6.00 for certified copies, with fees subject to periodic adjustment.
120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501 • Phone: 435-636-3737
185 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501

Property & Public Records

  • While searching is free, obtaining copies of documents typically costs $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page; certified copies carry an additional $5.00 certification fee.
  • Citizens seeking certified copies of recorded documents should visit the Recorder's office in person or submit written requests with specific document information, payment, and return postage.
120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501 • Phone: 435-636-3760

Vital Records

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

  • Birth certificates cost approximately $20 for a certified copy, with additional copies ordered at the same time typically $10 each.
  • Processing time for in-person requests at the County Clerk's office is often same-day or within 24 hours if the record is readily available; mail requests may take 2-4 weeks.
  • Death certificates are similarly priced at $20 for the first certified copy.
  • Marriage licenses are issued by Carbon County Clerk's office; couples must appear in person with valid identification and pay the license fee (approximately $50-60).
  • Divorce records (decrees of dissolution) are filed with the District Court rather than the Clerk, and must be requested through court records procedures.
120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501 • Phone: 435-636-3764

Business & Licensing

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

  • The state maintains a searchable online database at https://secure.utah.gov/bes where anyyou can look up registered business entities, view formation dates, registered agents, active status, and annual report filings.
  • Most businesses operating in Carbon County must also obtain a Utah business license through the Utah State Tax Commission and register for sales tax collection if selling tangible goods or certain services.
  • Building permits for construction, renovation, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work are issued by Carbon County Building Department, located at 751 East 100 North, Price, UT 84501 (phone: 435-636-3239).
120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501 • Phone: (435-636-3764
751 East 100 North, Price, UT 84501 • Phone: 435-636-3239

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I search for someone recently arrested in Carbon County, Utah?
To search for someone recently arrested in Carbon County, Utah, you can contact the Carbon County Jail located at 240 West Main Street, Price, Utah. The jail provides an inmate lookup service through their official website where you can search by name or booking number. For more detailed information, you may also call the jail directly at their contact number provided on the county's official website.
Mugshots or booking photos in Carbon County, Utah, can be obtained from the Carbon County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these records through their official website or you can request them in person at their office located at 240 West Main Street, Price, Utah. You should check their online portal for any available digital access to booking photos.
To obtain a criminal background check in Carbon County, Utah, you need to contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). The BCI handles statewide background checks and requires you to submit fingerprints and a completed application form. You can visit their website for detailed instructions on the process and associated fees.
You can look up sex offenders in Carbon County, Utah, by accessing the Utah Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Utah Department of Corrections and provides a searchable database of registered sex offenders. You can search by name, location, or compliance status through their official website.
You can register to vote in Carbon County through the Utah statewide online portal at vote.utah.gov or by visiting the Carbon County Clerk's office at 120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501 (phone: 435-636-3764). Registration must be completed at least 11 days before an election for online or in-person registration, though same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day. Utah is a vote-by-mail state, so registered voters automatically receive mail ballots approximately two weeks before each election, though in-person voting options are also available.
Property records in Carbon County can be accessed through the Carbon County Recorder's office and the this jurisdiction Assessor's office, both located at 120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501. The county provides a free online search portal where you can look up recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements by name or parcel number, as well as an online GIS parcel viewer through the Assessor's office showing property boundaries, ownership, and tax assessment information. For certified copies of documents, contact the Recorder at (435) 636-3762; fees apply for copies ($5 first page, $2 each additional, plus $5 certification).
Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Carbon County can be requested through the Carbon County Clerk's office at 120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501 (phone: 435-636-3764) or through the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in Salt Lake City (801-538-6105, vitalrecords.utah.gov). Certified copies cost approximately $20 for the first copy, with additional copies typically $10 each when ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid government-issued photo identification and demonstrate you are an authorized person under Utah Code Ann. § 26-2 (immediate family member, legal representative, or person with direct tangible interest); processing time is often same-day for in-person requests at the County Clerk or 2-4 weeks for mail requests.
For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Corporations database online at secure.utah.gov/bes, which provides free access to business registration information, registered agents, and active status for all Utah businesses. For Doing Business As (DBA) filings and fictitious business names registered locally, contact the Carbon County Clerk's office at 120 East Main Street, Price, UT 84501 (phone: 435-636-3764). County-level business licenses and permits may be maintained by the Carbon County Building Department at 751 East 100 North, Price (435-636-3239) for construction-related activities, while most professional licenses are issued by state agencies rather than at the county level.

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