About Tooele County

Population 76,648 residents
County Seat Tooele City
Area 6,987 square miles
Established 1852

Tooele County is located in the north-central portion of Utah, approximately 30 miles west of Salt Lake City. Tooele County seat is Tooele City, and Tooele County includes approximately 7,286 square miles, making it one of Utah's larger counties by area. As of recent census estimates, Tooele County has a population of over 75,000 residents. Tooele County is bordered by the Great Salt Lake to the north and includes portions of the Great Salt Lake Desert and the Stansbury Mountains. Major communities include Tooele, Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Wendover, and Stockton. Tooele County is home to significant federal installations including Dugway Proving Ground and Tooele Army Depot. Historic landmarks include the Benson Grist Mill, the Donner-Reed Museum, and the historic downtown Tooele County area. Tooele County's economy has historically been based on mining, military installations, and agriculture, though residential development has increased substantially in recent decades as Tooele County has become a bedroom community for Salt Lake City workers. Tooele County Recorder's office, located at 47 South Main Street in Tooele area, maintains land records and documents. Tooele County Clerk/Auditor, also at 47 South Main Street, handles vital records, business filings, and election administration. Tooele County Assessor, situated at the same address in Tooele County building complex, manages property tax assessments and maintains parcel data. The Bonneville Salt Flats, partially in Tooele County near Wendover, attract international attention for land speed racing events.

Sheriff, Police & Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement & Arrests

  • Requests for arrest records can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office or individual police departments, typically requiring completion of a GRAMA request form.
  • Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records in Utah and may be available through direct request to the detention center or the arresting agency.
  • Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and related documents.
  • Citizens seeking records should specify the nature of the request, the time frame, and any known case or booking numbers to expedite processing.

Criminal, Arrest & Jail Records

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Tooele County, UT are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Tooele, UT Police Records, Contact Info.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Tooele County, UT are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Tooele County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Phone: (435) 882-5600

Courts & Case Records

  • Online case searches are free, though certified copies of court documents require fees, typically $5 for the first page and 50 cents per additional page.
  • In-person requests can be made at the clerk's office during business hours, Monday through Friday.

Property & Public Records

Property records for Tooele County, Utah are maintained by the Tooele County Recorder. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in Tooele County.

Vital Records

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

  • Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at https://www.vitalchek.com, though convenience fees apply.
  • Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification, and the fee is approximately $50.

Business & Licensing

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

  • Tooele County Chamber of Commerce, website www.tooelechamber.com, provides resources for business owners and economic development information.
  • Most county business license information is public record and can be requested under GRAMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I search for someone recently arrested in Tooele County, Utah?
To search for someone recently arrested in Tooele County, Utah, you can contact the Tooele County Detention Center. They provide an inmate lookup service where you can inquire about current detainees. You may also visit the Sheriff's Office website for more information on accessing arrest records and inmate details.
Mugshots or booking photos in Tooele County, Utah, can be obtained through the Tooele County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records via their office or an online portal. It's advisable to check their official website or contact them directly for the most accurate and updated information.
To obtain a criminal background check in Tooele County, Utah, you need to contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). They handle statewide background checks, including those for Tooele County. You can submit a request online or visit their office for processing, and they will provide the necessary forms and instructions.
You can look up sex offenders in Tooele County, Utah, by accessing the Utah Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Utah Department of Corrections and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. The registry is available online and can be searched by name or location.
Voter registration in Tooele County is managed by the Tooele County Clerk/Auditor's Office at 47 South Main Street, Room 318, Tooele, phone (435) 843-3140. You can register online at https://vote.utah.gov up to 11 days before an election, or register in person on Election Day at designated polling locations with proof of residency. Utah offers same-day registration and automatically sends mail ballots to all registered voters approximately three weeks before each election. You can also request absentee ballots through the county clerk or the state voter portal if you need a replacement ballot.
Property records in Tooele County are maintained by the Tooele County Recorder's Office and the county Assessor's Office, both located at 47 South Main Street in Tooele. The Recorder's office (phone 435-843-3148) provides access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents through a free online search tool at www.tooeleco.org/recorder. The Assessor's office (phone 435-843-3118) offers an online GIS parcel viewer and property tax search where you can find assessment values, property characteristics, ownership, and tax payment history by searching by address, parcel number, or owner name. Certified copies of documents can be requested in person or by mail for statutory fees.
Birth and death certificates for events in Tooele County are issued by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, located at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116. Birth certificates cost $25 and death certificates cost $20 for certified copies, with processing taking 4-6 weeks by mail or 3-5 days expedited. You can order online through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com with convenience fees, or submit applications by mail or in person with valid photo ID and proof of eligibility. For assistance or questions, you may also contact the Tooele County Clerk's Office at (435) 843-3140, though they do not issue vital records directly.
Business license and registration records in Tooele County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. The Tooele County Clerk/Auditor's Office at 47 South Main Street, Room 318, phone (435) 843-3140, maintains fictitious business name (DBA) registrations and certain county business licenses. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, search the free Utah Department of Commerce business entity database at https://secure.utah.gov/bes. Individual cities within Tooele County (Tooele City, Grantsville, Wendover) issue separate municipal business licenses; contact the respective city offices. Professional licenses are maintained by state licensing boards under the Utah Department of Commerce.

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County SeatTooele
Population76,648
Area6,987 sq mi
Founded1852
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