Garfield County, Utah Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Garfield County, Utah, can be obtained through the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records upon request. Some booking photos might be available through the Utah Department of Public Safety's online portal, depending on the case and privacy laws.

To obtain a criminal background check in Garfield County, Utah, you should contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). The BCI handles state-wide background checks and requires you to submit fingerprints. You can also inquire at the Garfield County Sheriff's Office for any local procedures they may have in place.

To look up sex offenders in Garfield County, Utah, you can use the Utah Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Utah Department of Corrections and provides information about registered sex offenders in the state. You can search the registry online by name, location, or other criteria.

You can register to vote in Garfield County online at vote.utah.gov, in person at the Garfield County Clerk's Office at 55 South Main Street in Panguitch, or by mail. Registration must be completed at least 11 days before an election to vote in that election, though same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day with proper ID. Utah automatically sends mail ballots to all active registered voters approximately three weeks before each election, and you can return your ballot by mail, drop box, or at voting centers during early voting or Election Day.

Property records in Garfield County can be searched through the Garfield County Recorder's Office online search system accessible via garfield.utah.gov, where you can find deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents by searching grantor/grantee names or parcel numbers. For property tax information and assessments, visit the local Assessor's Office website or use the county's GIS parcel viewer for interactive maps and ownership data. The Recorder's Office is located at 55 South Main Street in Panguitch, phone (435) 676-1104, and certified copies can be requested for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Garfield County can be obtained from the Garfield County Clerk's Office at 55 South Main Street, Suite 1, Panguitch, UT 84759, phone (435) 676-1106. The fee is $20 for the first certified copy and $10 for additional copies, with processing taking 3-5 business days in person or 2-3 weeks by mail. You can also order vital records from the Utah Office of Vital Records in Salt Lake City at health.utah.gov/vitalrecords or online through VitalChek.com, with fees of $20-25 plus service charges. Valid photo ID and proof of relationship or legal interest are required under Utah Code § 26B-8-301.

Business entity registrations for Garfield County businesses can be searched free online through the Utah Department of Commerce database at corpsonline.utah.gov, which includes corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. For county-level DBA (Doing Business As) filings and fictitious business names, contact the Garfield County Clerk's Office at (435) 676-1106 or visit in person at 55 South Main Street in Panguitch. Individual municipalities within Garfield County may maintain separate business license requirements, so check with city offices in Panguitch, Escalante, or other towns if your business operates within city limits.