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Utah vital records

The Office of Vital Records and Statistics is the vital records office for Utah.1 It issues certified birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates and divorce records2345. Local offices also issue certified copies.6

Last checked against official sources.

On this page
  1. Records and where to get them
  2. Local offices
  3. Access rules and the law
  4. The state office
  5. Questions people ask
  6. Sources

Current notices from the office

  • Any order postmarked after July 1, 2026 with insufficient fees will not be processed and sent back for the additional fee.1
  • June 1, 2026 — Due to a high volume of orders we are approximately 6 weeks out with both online orders and mail orders.1
  • We no longer have a walk-in window open to the public.7
  • 3rd party vendors are not authorized to order vital records from the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics on behalf of certificate holders/customers. These requests will not be processed.8
  • November 1, 2025 — Utah House Bill 129 Adoption Records Access Amendments is now in effect.1
  • 11/11/2026 (W) Veterans’ Day; 11/26/2026 (Th) Thanksgiving Day; 12/25/2026 (F) Christmas Day; 01/01/2027 (F) New Year’s Day9

Records and where to get them

RecordWho issues itYears heldFirst copyShortest published time
Birth certificateUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics21905 to today2$2510In person: Same day11
Death certificateUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics31905 to today3$3510In person: Same day11
Marriage certificateUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics41978 to 2010 (partly held 2011-present (limited))12$2510In person: Same day11
Divorce recordsUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics41978 to 201012$2510In person: Same day11

Birth certificate

Who holds it
Local health departments also print state certificates6
Older records
Utah State Archives (public birth records after 100 years)4
Ways to order
Online, by mail, in person

How to get an Utah birth certificate

Death certificate

Who holds it
Local health departments also print state certificates6
Older records
Utah State Archives (death records public after 50 years)13
Ways to order
Online, by mail, in person

How to get an Utah death certificate

Marriage certificate

Who holds it
County clerk office where the marriage occurred, for years prior to 1978 or after 20104
Older records
County clerk where the marriage occurred, for years before 1978 or after 20105
Ways to order
Online, by mail, in person, at a local office

How to get an Utah marriage certificate

Divorce records

Who holds it
District court the divorce was filed with; OVR issues only divorce certificates, not decrees14
Older records
Utah District Court in the district where the divorce was finalized (years before 1978 or after 2010)5
Ways to order
Online, by mail, in person, at a local office

How to get Utah divorce records

Local offices

Local offices issue certified copies
Yes6
Which offices
Local health departments (in-person orders at most of them); county clerk offices (marriages before 1978 or after 2010); district courts (divorce records)4
Any office for any county
Yes15

Access rules and the law

Who may get certified copies
closed: requester must show a direct, tangible, and legitimate interest17

Laws and rules the office cites

  • Utah Code 26B-8-125: Inspection of vital records; eligibility; public after 100/50/75 years17
  • Utah Code 26B-8-129: Certified copies by state and local registrars18
  • Utah Code 26B-8-124: Local registrars may issue certified copies19
  • Utah Code 26B-8-113: Birth certificate fee waiver20
  • Utah Code 26B-8-107: Correction of errors or omissions21
  • Utah Code 26B-8-111: Name or sex designation change by court order22
  • Utah Code 26B-8-128: Court clerk files divorce certificates with the state registrar23
  • Utah Code 81-2-306: Marriage license and certificate are vital records24
  • Utah H.B. 8 (2026 General Session), State Agency Fees and Internal Service Fund Authorization and Appropriations: Vital records fees approved by the Legislature, effective July 1, 202625

The state office

Office
Office of Vital Records and Statistics1
Mailing address
Vital Records, PO Box 141012, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012
7
Hours
Phone and email Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Mountain time, closed state holidays7

Questions people ask

How much do birth and death certificates cost in Utah?

A certified birth certificate costs $25 for the first copy and a death certificate $35.10

What is the phone number of the Utah vital records office?

Office of Vital Records and Statistics: (801) 538-6105.7

Where do I get a marriage certificate in Utah?

Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics (1978-2010 only). County clerk office where the marriage occurred, for years prior to 1978 or after 2010.4

Where do I get divorce records in Utah?

Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics (1978-2010 only). District court the divorce was filed with; OVR issues only divorce certificates, not decrees.414

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked between November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.

  1. Vital Records home (news items dated individually)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  2. Birth certificate application DHHS-OVRS-104 2026Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  3. Death certificate application DHHS-OVRS-200 2026Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  4. Order a Vital Record CertificateUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  5. How to beginUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  6. About UsUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  7. Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics: ContactUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  8. Utah Vital Records online ordering (secure.utah.gov)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  9. Holiday ClosuresUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  10. Fee Schedule (Effective July 1, 2026)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statisticsdated July 1, 2026
  11. Get a copy of a certificateUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  12. Marriage/Divorce certificate request form DHHS-OVRS-405 2026Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  13. Death RecordsUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  14. Frequently Asked QuestionsUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  15. Utah Local Health DepartmentsUtah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  16. Utah Local Health Departments (page says Updated May 2021)Utah DHHS Office of Vital Records and Statistics
  17. Utah Code 26B-8-125Utah State Legislaturedated November 1, 2025
  18. Utah Code 26B-8-129Utah State Legislaturedated May 3, 2023
  19. Utah Code 26B-8-124Utah State Legislaturedated May 3, 2023
  20. Utah Code 26B-8-113Utah State Legislaturedated May 1, 2024
  21. Utah Code 26B-8-107Utah State Legislaturedated May 3, 2023
  22. Utah Code 26B-8-111Utah State Legislaturedated May 7, 2025
  23. Utah Code 26B-8-128Utah State Legislaturedated September 1, 2025
  24. Utah Code 81-2-306Utah State Legislaturedated September 1, 2024
  25. Utah 2026 H.B. 8: State Agency Fees and Internal Service Fund Authorization (enrolled)Utah State Legislaturedated July 1, 2026