Fillmore, Utah Public Records

Fillmore also has a Justice Court located at 75 West Center Street, Fillmore, UT 84631 (phone: 435-743-5302), which handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims up to $11,000, and preliminary hearings for felonies. Utah provides statewide online access to court records through XChange, the Utah State Courts' case search system, available at https://www.utcourts.gov/records/. This portal allows searches by party name, case number, or attorney, displaying case information, charges, dispositions, and scheduled hearings for both district and justice courts. However, some records are sealed or restricted by statute, including juvenile matters and certain domestic cases. For certified copies of court documents, requesters must contact the clerk's office directly. The Fifth District Court charges $20 for certified copies, $10 for exemplified copies, and various filing fees depending on case type—civil filing fees start at $360 for district court cases and $185 for justice court cases. Traffic citations can often be paid online through the court's website without appearing in person for non-criminal infractions.

The database includes residential, commercial, and agricultural properties throughout Fillmore and Millard County, with current and historical assessment data. The Millard County Recorder's Office, also at 50 South Main Street (phone: 435-743-6223), is responsible for recording and maintaining official land records including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, releases, easements, plats, and other documents affecting real property title. Utah law requires that these documents be recorded to provide constructive notice to subsequent purchasers and creditors. The Recorder's office provides online access to recorded documents through a searchable database on the county website, typically allowing free viewing of scanned images of documents recorded from recent years, with older records available in person or for a fee. Users can search by grantor/grantee name, document type, recording date, or book and page reference. Millard County also maintains a GIS mapping system accessible online that integrates parcel boundaries, ownership data, aerial photography, and other geographic information, providing a visual tool for property research. Document recording fees in Utah are established by statute at $30 for the first page and $7 for each additional page.

Fillmore Community Medical Center, a critical access hospital operated by Intermountain Healthcare, provides healthcare services to the region and employs medical professionals, nurses, and support staff. Agriculture remains fundamental to the local economy, with surrounding areas devoted to alfalfa production, livestock ranching, and grain farming. The historic territorial capital status has positioned Fillmore as a minor tourist destination, with visitors stopping at the Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum while traveling I-15. Service businesses catering to interstate travelers—including fuel stations, restaurants, and lodging facilities—comprise another economic segment. According to U.S. Census data, Millard County's median household income is approximately $55,000, slightly below Utah's state average. The county's economy has remained relatively stable, though population growth has been modest compared to Utah's urban corridors. Fillmore benefits from its central Utah location, with access to both northern and southern markets, though the rural character and distance from major metropolitan areas limits certain economic development opportunities. The presence of state government offices and the continuation of agricultural operations provide economic stability for this small city of approximately 2,500 residents.

The Fillmore City Police Department, located at 75 West Center Street, Fillmore, UT 84631 (phone: 435-743-5302), provides primary law enforcement services within Fillmore city limits. Citizens may request police reports, incident reports, and accident reports by visiting the department in person or calling during business hours. The department handles misdemeanor offenses, traffic enforcement, and initial response to all calls for service within the city. The Millard County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 765 South Highway 99, Fillmore, UT 84631 (phone: 435-743-5302), provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of Millard County and supports the Fillmore Police Department. The Sheriff's Office operates the Millard County Jail and handles county-wide warrant service, court security, and major crime investigations. Arrest records and jail booking information can be searched online through the Millard County Sheriff's website, which typically displays current inmates, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and mugshots when available. Utah's public records law, the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), codified in Utah Code §63G-2-101 et seq., governs access to law enforcement records. Under GRAMA, many police records are classified as public, but certain information may be protected or private, including ongoing investigation details, juvenile records, and victim identities in certain cases. To request records under GRAMA, citizens must submit a written request to the specific agency's records officer, specifying the records sought. Agencies have ten business days to respond and may charge reasonable fees for copying and staff time. Appeals of denied requests go to the State Records Committee.

Utah offers online ordering through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com, with additional processing fees. Birth records in Utah are restricted for 100 years and available only to the person named (if of legal age), parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives with proper documentation. Death records are restricted for 50 years. Processing typically takes 3-4 weeks for mail requests, 2-3 weeks for online orders, and same-day service is available for walk-in requests at the Salt Lake City office. Marriage licenses in Millard County are issued by the Millard County Clerk's Office at 50 South Main Street, Fillmore, UT 84631 (phone: 435-743-6223). The marriage license fee is $50, and there is no waiting period or blood test required. Both parties must appear in person to apply, provide valid government-issued photo identification, and provide Social Security numbers. The license is valid for 30 days from issuance and must be used within Utah. Marriage records and divorce decrees are public records after the events occur, with certified copies available from the County Clerk for marriages and from the Fifth District Court for divorces. Historical vital records are available from the Utah State Archives for records dating back to statehood in 1896.

Businesses should contact City Hall directly to determine specific requirements, as certain home-based businesses, contractors, and service providers may have different licensing requirements. Millard County handles business license requirements for unincorporated areas outside city limits. Fictitious business name (DBA) registration in Utah occurs at the state level rather than county level. All business entity formations and registrations are processed through the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The state maintains a free online business entity search at https://secure.utah.gov/bes/, where users can search for corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and other registered entities by business name, registered agent, or entity number. The database shows entity status (active, expired, dissolved), formation date, principal office address, registered agent information, and filing history. New business entity formation can be completed online through the same portal, with filing fees of $70 for LLCs and $69 for corporations. Annual renewal fees are $20 for most entities. Utah requires all businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name to register as a trademark or trade name through the Division of Corporations. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which create security interests in personal property and business assets, are also filed with the Utah Department of Commerce and searchable online at https://secure.utah.gov/ucc-search/. Business personal property is assessed for taxation by the Millard County Assessor's Office, and commercial real property assessments are also available through the Assessor's online property search system.

Fillmore voters are served by the Millard County Clerk's Office, which functions as the county's election authority, located at 50 South Main Street, Fillmore, UT 84631 (phone: 435-743-6223, website: https://millard.utah.gov/). Utah residents can register to vote online at https://vote.utah.gov/ up to 11 days before an election, or in person at the County Clerk's office up to and including Election Day with valid identification. Utah requires voters to provide their Utah driver license or identification card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number to register. Fillmore City holds municipal elections in odd-numbered years for the Mayor and City Council positions, with the next municipal election scheduled for November 2025. These elections are non-partisan and candidates file declarations of candidacy with the Fillmore City Recorder at City Hall. City Council members serve four-year staggered terms, while the Mayor serves a four-year term. Fillmore voters can locate their assigned polling place by visiting https://votesearch.utah.gov/ and entering their address, or by contacting the County Clerk's office. In the November 2024 general election, Millard County reported approximately 60% voter turnout, with over 3,200 ballots cast from approximately 5,300 registered voters, consistent with the county's historically strong rural conservative voting patterns. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Fillmore and Millard County voters will decide several significant races. Utah does not have a gubernatorial election in 2026 (next in 2028), but voters will elect members of the Utah State Legislature from their districts—Fillmore is located in State Senate District 28 and State House District 69. County offices up for election in 2026 include several Millard County Commission seats, County Clerk/Auditor, County Treasurer, and potentially County Sheriff and Assessor depending on term schedules. No U.S. Senate seat from Utah is up in 2026 (Senators Lee and Romney's seats are contested in 2028 and 2024 respectively). Utah offers vote-by-mail options for all registered voters—any registered voter can request an absentee ballot through the online portal or by contacting the County Clerk by 5 p.m. the Thursday before Election Day. Many Utah counties, including Millard, have transitioned to vote-by-mail systems where ballots are automatically mailed to all active registered voters approximately two weeks before each election. Voters can return ballots by mail (must be postmarked by the day before Election Day), at drop boxes located throughout the county, or at polling locations on Election Day. Public election records in Utah include voter registration lists (available with restrictions under Utah Code §63G-2-301), campaign finance disclosures filed with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office and searchable at https://disclosures.utah.gov/, candidate declarations and filings, and precinct-level election results available on the County Clerk's website and the Utah Lieutenant Governor's election results portal at https://electionresults.utah.gov/.