Where Chester's records are kept. Court and property records for Chester sit with Sanpete County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Utah.
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Chester relies on Sanpete County and the State of Utah for its public records. The cards below are the Utah state offices, and the Sanpete County offices are on our Sanpete County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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Utah State Archives criminal court records guide
The Utah State Archives guide to criminal court records: historical district and justice court case files, territorial and state prison records and how to request copies.
The Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics in Salt Lake City: certified Utah vital records ordered directly from the state office, which warns that third party vendors cannot order on your behalf.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Utah: federal civil and criminal cases, written opinions, the court calendar and jury service, with case records and filings through PACER.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification of the Utah Department of Public Safety: how to get a Utah criminal history record, your own or with consent, by fingerprint or through the right of access process, for a fee.
Utah court records: the Xchange case search for district and justice court cases statewide, MyCase for parties to a case, and how to request records from any Utah court, from the Utah State Courts.
Utah birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates from the Office of Vital Records and Statistics of the Department of Health and Human Services, ordered online, by mail or in person, with records from 1905.
The Utah Division of Corporations business entity search: corporations, LLCs, partnerships and DBAs by name or entity number, with filings, status and the registered agent.
What we hold on Chester, and who keeps its records.
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Chester at a glance
County
Sanpete County
County seat
Manti
Sanpete County population
28,437
Local records
Sanpete County offices
About Chester public records
Records for Chester are kept by Sanpete County. Manti, the county seat, is where the county offices are. Our Sanpete County page lists each county office.
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Chester public-records FAQs
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Are Chester public records free?
Inspecting records is free under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, and copies are charged at cost, up to 50 cents a page in Salt Lake County with $10 for a certified copy. A Utah birth certificate costs $25 and a death certificate $35 since July 1, 2026, and county recorder document copies carry set fees.
How do I request a Chester police report?
Ask the Chester police department for incident and accident reports if the town has its own force; otherwise the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office keeps reports for the area. Utah Highway Patrol crash and police reports are requested through the state's GovQA records portal.
Where can I search Chester court cases?
Cases filed in Sanpete County are heard by the Utah district court and local justice courts. Public case records are available through a paid subscription service and at courthouse terminals, and MyCourtCase lets parties view their own cases.
Where do I find property deeds, ownership and tax records?
Deeds and plats are recorded by the Sanpete County Recorder. The Sanpete County Assessor sets values, and the Sanpete County Treasurer mails tax notices and collects payments.
Who issues Chester birth, death and marriage certificates?
Birth and death certificates come from the county health department vital records office or the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics; a birth certificate is $25 since July 1, 2026. Marriage records are kept by the county clerk where the license was issued.
Can I search another person’s Utah criminal history by name?
No. Utah's Bureau of Criminal Identification releases a criminal history record to the person named, with valid ID, and to authorized agencies, not as a public name search. Court records are searched at courthouse terminals or by subscription.
How quickly must an Utah agency respond to a public-records request?
Utah agencies must respond within 10 business days, or five business days for an expedited request, under GRAMA, Utah Code 63G-2-204.
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