Fielding, Utah Public Records

For misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and small claims disputes (under $11,000), Fielding residents may utilize the Boxelder Justice Court, also located at 1 South Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3348. Since Fielding is unincorporated, there is no municipal court; all judicial matters are handled at the county level. Utah's courts participate in the statewide XChange case management system, and the public can search court records online through the Utah State Courts website at www.utcourts.gov using the Court Xchange portal. This system allows searches by party name, case number, or attorney, and displays case information including filings, hearing dates, and dispositions for most cases filed after 1997, though some older records may only be available in physical form at the courthouse. Fees for court services include certified copies at $7.00 for the first page plus $0.50 for each additional page, as established by Utah statute. Document filing fees vary by case type: civil complaint filings generally cost $360, small claims filings are $100-$185 depending on claim amount, and probate petitions typically cost $360. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted for payment at the courthouse clerk's office.

The online database displays current assessed values, property characteristics (square footage, year built, acreage), sales history, tax district information, and aerial photographs. This information is updated annually following the assessment cycle. For official recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other instruments affecting real property, the Boxelder County Recorder's Office maintains the permanent land records archive. The Recorder's Office is located at 1 South Main Street, Room 105, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3349, website www.boxeldercounty.org/recorder. Utah law requires all documents affecting title to real property be recorded with the County Recorder to provide constructive notice. The Recorder's Office provides free online access to recorded documents through their website, with digitized images of documents generally available from the mid-1980s forward, while older records may require in-person research at the courthouse. The county also maintains a GIS mapping system accessible at www.boxeldercounty.org that integrates parcel boundaries, ownership data, zoning information, and aerial imagery. Recording fees are established by Utah statute at $30 for the first page and $7 for each additional page. Users can search by grantor/grantee name, document type, recording date, or parcel number to access scanned copies of deeds and other instruments free of charge.

Due to its small population and unincorporated status, Fielding has no major employers of its own; instead, residents typically commute to nearby Brigham City, approximately 8 miles to the southeast, where employers include Nucor Steel Plymouth (a major steel manufacturer and one of Boxelder County's largest private employers), Autoliv (automotive safety equipment manufacturing), and Brigham City Community Hospital. Some Fielding residents also commute to Ogden (approximately 30 miles south) or Logan (about 20 miles northeast) for employment in manufacturing, education (Utah State University in Logan), and government services. Boxelder County as a whole has an economy based on agriculture, manufacturing, and defense-related activities associated with Hill Air Force Base to the south in Davis County. According to recent census estimates, Boxelder County's median household income is approximately $66,000, though Fielding as a small rural community may vary from this county average. The area has experienced modest growth as agricultural land occasionally transitions to residential development, though Fielding maintains its rural character. The community's economy benefits from its proximity to transportation corridors including State Route 13 and Interstate 15 (accessible via Brigham City), which facilitate agricultural product transport and commuter access to employment centers throughout northern Utah. The region's agricultural productivity continues to be supported by irrigation from the Bear River watershed and a climate favorable to growing seasons.

Fielding, as an unincorporated community in Boxelder County, does not have its own municipal police department. Law enforcement services for Fielding are provided by the Boxelder County Sheriff's Office, located at 25 West Forest Street, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3800, website www.boxeldercounty.org/sheriff. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Boxelder County, including Fielding, and handles patrol, investigations, and emergency response. Residents seeking police reports, incident records, or accident reports must contact the Sheriff's Office directly, either in person at the Brigham City headquarters or by submitting a written request under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Utah Code Ann. § 63G-2-101 et seq. GRAMA establishes that most law enforcement records are public unless they contain information that could compromise ongoing investigations, reveal confidential sources, or invade personal privacy. The Boxelder County Sheriff's Office operates the Boxelder County Jail, also located at 25 West Forest Street in Brigham City. Arrest records and jail bookings for individuals arrested in Fielding can be searched through the Boxelder County Sheriff's inmate roster, available online at www.boxeldersheriff.com or through third-party jail roster websites. The online inmate search typically displays current inmates' names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and sometimes booking photographs. Historical arrest records and incident reports may require a formal GRAMA request submitted in writing to the Sheriff's Office Records Division, with processing times varying based on the complexity of the request and applicable fees for copying and research time.

Death certificates are also $25 per certified copy. Utah allows online ordering through the VitalChek service at vitalrecords.utah.gov, with additional processing fees for expedited service and credit card payments. Standard processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks, while expedited service can reduce this to 7-10 business days. Applicants must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record, as Utah restricts access to immediate family members, legal representatives, or others with documented legal need under Utah Code Ann. § 26-2-23. Marriage licenses for Fielding residents are issued by the Boxelder County Clerk's Office, located at 1 South Main Street, Room 101, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3341. The marriage license fee is $50 if both applicants complete online premarital education, or $80 without education, with no waiting period or blood test required. Marriage records are public and maintained permanently by the County Clerk. Divorce records are court records maintained by the District Court clerk at the Boxelder County Courthouse, 1 South Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3346. Certified copies of divorce decrees cost $7.00 for the first page plus $0.50 per additional page. While divorce case information is generally public, certain documents involving children may be sealed or restricted.

Residents should contact the Boxelder County Building and Zoning Department at 1 South Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3360, to determine if county-level permits are required for their specific business activity. At the state level, all businesses operating in Utah must register with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, part of the Utah Department of Commerce, located at 160 East 300 South, 2nd Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone (801) 530-4849, website https://corporations.utah.gov. The Division maintains a free, searchable online database at https://secure.utah.gov/bes where anyone can search for business entities by name, registered agent, or entity number. The database displays corporation and LLC status, registration date, registered agent information, principal office address, and annual report filing status. New business entity registration fees are $70 for LLCs and $69 for corporations, with annual renewal fees of $20. Assumed name (DBA) registrations in Utah are filed with the Division of Corporations if operating as a sole proprietorship or partnership, at a fee of $22, renewable every five years. The state database allows searching for existing DBAs to avoid conflicts. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, used to perfect security interests in personal property and business assets, are also filed with the Utah Division of Corporations, with searchable records available online. For property tax purposes, business owners with commercial real property in Fielding should contact the Boxelder County Assessor's Office at (435) 734-3351 to ensure proper assessment and tax billing. Business personal property (equipment, fixtures, inventory) must be reported annually to the Assessor by May 15.

Fielding voters are served by the Boxelder County Clerk's Office, which administers all elections in the county. The Boxelder County Clerk/Auditor is located at 1 South Main Street, Room 101, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3341, website www.boxeldercounty.org/clerk. This office manages voter registration, ballot preparation, polling place operations, early voting, absentee balloting, and official canvassing of election results for all federal, state, county, and local elections affecting Fielding residents. Utah offers online voter registration through the statewide portal at vote.utah.gov, where eligible residents can register or update their registration information. The deadline to register or update registration is 11 days before any election (online and by mail) or at the polls on Election Day with same-day registration. Voters must provide a Utah driver license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Since Fielding is an unincorporated community without its own municipal government, there are no city council or mayoral elections specific to Fielding. Residents vote in Boxelder County commission races, state legislative districts, and federal elections. Fielding voters can locate their assigned polling place by visiting vote.utah.gov and entering their address, or by contacting the County Clerk's Office. Utah is a vote-by-mail state, and all active registered voters automatically receive mail ballots approximately 14-20 days before each election. Voters may return completed ballots by mail (must be postmarked by the day before Election Day), drop them in official ballot drop boxes located throughout the county (available until 8 PM on Election Day), or vote in person at the County Clerk's Office during early voting or at designated voting centers on Election Day. In the November 2024 presidential election, Boxelder County reported approximately 63% voter turnout, with mail balloting continuing to be the predominant voting method. Election records that are public in Utah include voter registration lists (names and addresses, though certain information may be restricted for protected voters), campaign finance disclosures filed with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office at campaignfinance.utah.gov, candidate declarations of candidacy, and certified election results by precinct. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Fielding and Boxelder County voters will decide several significant races. Utah's statewide offices up for election in 2026 include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, and State Treasurer, all serving four-year terms. One U.S. Senate seat is not up in 2026 (next Senate race is 2028); however, one or more of Utah's four U.S. House seats will be on the ballot depending on redistricting. Fielding is located in Utah House District 3 and Senate District 2, with state legislative seats potentially on the ballot depending on term cycles. Boxelder County will also hold elections for County Commission seats, County Attorney, County Clerk/Auditor, County Recorder, County Treasurer, County Surveyor, and County Sheriff, with specific positions dependent on term schedules. Voters should check the County Clerk's website closer to the election for confirmed candidate lists and ballot measures. Absentee voting in Utah is seamless, as all registered voters receive mail ballots automatically; however, voters who need replacement ballots or have special circumstances can request ballots through the County Clerk's Office or online at vote.utah.gov, with applications accepted until 11 days before Election Day.