Utah, Utah County
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State records
Request criminal records from the Utah department of safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification division.
Open official site Utah Department of Public Safety Criminal Record SearchCounty court
Utah State Archives police, court and prison records.
Open official site Research Utah Past Criminal RecordsState records
Application for criminal history, third party release and requests from another state.
Open official site Utah Criminal Records Requests and FormsFederal
Obtain Utah criminal background checks, criminal records.
Open official site Federal Bureau of Investigation Salt Lake City OfficePolice & jail
Find the location and release information of individuals incarcerated with the Utah Sheriff's Department.
Open official site Utah Inmates and Offenders SearchPolice & jail
Current posting of fugitives and absconders from the UT Dept. of Corrections.
Open official site Utah Most WantedCounty court
Direct access to Utah courts online; from county to Supreme courts.
Open official site Utah Courts Records SearchesCounty court
Search the US District Court for the District of Utah to find information and public records on federal case filings.
Open official site Utah Federal CasesState records
Law enforcement, traffic, criminal investigations and more
Open official site Utah Highway PatrolProperty records
Licenses, permits, information and more
Open official site Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesCounty court
Civil, criminal and appellate courts
Open official site Utah Attorney GeneralVital records
Request birth and death certificates from the UT Dept. of Health.
Open official site Utah Birth CertificatesEverything else, organized
Local record guide
Useful local context without burying the official record links above.
Local profile
Salem is located in Utah County, Utah and had a recorded population of approximately 9,893 at the last census. Law enforcement in Salem is served by Salem Police Department and Utah County Sheriff's Office. Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Salem residents are issued through the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics, with local copies often available through the Utah County Clerk's office.
The Utah County Clerk's Office administers elections for Salem voters as part of its countywide responsibilities. The Utah County Clerk/Auditor, 100 East Center Street, Suite 1200, Provo, UT 84606, phone (801) 851-8128, website elections.utahcounty.gov, manages voter registration, polling locations, early voting, mail-in ballots, and election results. Brad S James 30 W 100 S Salem, Utah 84653 Non-emergency: (801)423-2312 After Hours Number: (801)794-3970 Visit Department's Homepage County: Utah
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Many online indexes are free to search. Agencies may charge for certified copies, paper copies, media, or special data preparation. Check the official agency page for current fees before ordering.
Use the Salem Police Department Records Bureau page. It provides the current report request form, contact information, delivery options and fee details.
Start with the Superior Court of Utah, County of Utah Case Records Search. Some records or document images are restricted from remote display and may require an in-person visit or copy request.
Use the Utah County Assessor for parcel and assessed-value information, the Clerk-Recorder for deeds and other recorded documents, and the Treasurer-Tax Collector for tax bills and payments.
The Utah County Clerk-Recorder maintains county birth, death and marriage records. The Utah Department of Public Health also maintains statewide vital records. Eligibility, identification and notarization requirements depend on the record and copy type.
Utah DOJ criminal-history summary records are not a public name-search database. Individuals may request their own record review by fingerprint. For a specific case, search the appropriate county court and local agency records.
Utah agencies generally have 10 days to determine whether a request seeks disclosable records and notify the requester. A limited extension may apply in unusual circumstances. The records themselves may take longer to review and produce.
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