Piute County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens may request arrest records by submitting a GRAMA request to the Sheriff's Office, either in person, by mail, or as permitted by the agency.
• Response times vary, but agencies must respond to requests within a reasonable time, typically 10 business days.
• Mugshot and booking photos are generally considered public records unless specific exemptions apply, and these can be requested through the same GRAMA process.
• For historical arrest records or archived information, requesters should specify the time period and individual's name.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Utah State Courts website at www.utcourts.gov provides an online case search tool called XChange where users can search civil, criminal, and family court cases by name, case number, or other criteria.
• There is no fee to search cases online, though certified copies of court documents require payment.
• Certified copies can be obtained from the Justice Court clerk in Junction for local cases at a cost of $1.00 per page for certification, plus copying fees.
• For records from District Court cases, requests should be directed to the Sixth District Court clerk.
• Probate matters, including estate administration and guardianships, fall under District Court jurisdiction but may have initial filings processed through Piute County clerk's office.

• The Assessor is responsible for identifying and valuing all taxable property in Piute County, maintaining parcel maps, and processing exemptions.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Recorder's Office for a fee of $1.00 per page for certification plus copying costs.
• Due to limited county resources, many records requests may require in-person visits or mail requests.

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

• Birth certificates cost $20 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time.
• Death certificates follow the same fee structure.
• Processing times vary: in-person requests at Piute County level may be fulfilled within a few days if records are readily available, while mail requests typically take 2-4 weeks.
• The Utah Office of Vital Records offers online ordering through VitalChek at www.health.utah.gov/vitalrecords, with expedited shipping options available for an additional fee.
• Marriage licenses are issued by Piute County Clerk's Office; couples must apply in person, pay the required fee (typically $40-50), and provide valid identification.

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

• This free searchable database allows users to look up business names, registered agents, filing dates, and status information for all entities registered in Utah.
• Most businesses operating in Piute County must register with the state through this system.
• Sales tax licenses and permits are administered by the Utah State Tax Commission, and business owners can register online through the Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) system.
• Building permits, zoning approvals, and land use applications in Piute County are processed through Piute County Planning and Zoning Department, which operates under Piute County commission.