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Sterling Police Department
Established in 1857 , the Sterling Police Department has proudly served the City of Sterling for over 160 years.
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About public records in Sterling
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Local profile
Sterling at a glance
- County
- Sanpete County
- County seat
- Manti
- Population
- 355
- Sanpete County population
- 28,537
- Local records
- City of Sterling
- ZIP codes
- 84665
About Sterling public records
Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Sterling residents are issued through the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics, with local copies often available through the Sanpete County Clerk's office.
Sanpete County Assessor, also housed in Sanpete County courthouse complex at 160 North Main Street, manages property tax assessments and maintains parcel information. Sanpete County Courthouse is located at 160 North Main Street, Manti, Utah 84642 (phone: 435-835-2131).
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Sterling public-records FAQs
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Are Sterling public records free?
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.
How do I request a Sterling police report?
Use the Sterling Police Department Records Bureau page. It provides the current report request form, contact information, delivery options and fee details.
Where can I search Sterling court cases?
Start with the Superior Court of Utah, County of Sanpete Case Records Search. Some records or document images are restricted from remote display and may require an in-person visit or copy request.
Where do I find property deeds, ownership and tax records?
Use the Sanpete 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.
Who issues Sterling birth, death and marriage certificates?
The Sanpete 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.
Can I search another person’s Utah criminal history by name?
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.
How quickly must a Utah agency respond to a public-records request?
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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Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.