Salt Lake County Deed of Distribution Form (Utah)

Salt Lake County Deed of Distribution Form

Deed of Distribution Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Last validated 6/26/2025
Salt Lake County Deed of Distribution Guide

Deed of Distribution Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Last validated 7/11/2025
Salt Lake County Completed Example of the Deed of Distribution Document

Completed Example of the Deed of Distribution Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Last validated 7/1/2025

Important: Your property must be located in Salt Lake County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Salt Lake County Recorder

Address:
2001 S State St #N1600 / PO Box 144575
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (385) 468-8145

Recording Tips for Salt Lake County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Salt Lake County

Properties in any of these areas use Salt Lake County forms:

  • Bingham Canyon
  • Draper
  • Herriman
  • Magna
  • Midvale
  • Riverton
  • Salt Lake City
  • Sandy
  • South Jordan
  • West Jordan

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Salt Lake County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Salt Lake County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Salt Lake County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Salt Lake County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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A deed of distribution is a legal instrument of conveyance recorded as part of probate proceedings. Probate is the process of settling and distributing a decedent's estate. The Utah Uniform Probate Code is codified at Title 75 of the Utah Code.

Following the payment of claims against the estate, the personal representative (PR) may execute a deed of distribution under 75-3-907 to transfer fee simple title to real property to the distributee of an estate. A recorded deed of distribution is "conclusive evidence that the distributee has succeeded to the interest" in the property "as against all persons interested in the estate" (75-3-908). The deed releases the PR's power over the property and establishes marketable title. The instrument is functionally equivalent to a quitclaim deed and carries no warranties.

Deeds of distribution name the personal representative as the granting party, reference the decedent by name, and cite information about the probated estate, including the district court in which probate is opened and the case number assigned to the estate. To properly transfer title, include the grantee's full name, mailing address, and vesting information. All documents must meet state and county recording standards for form and content.

As with all documents pertaining to an interest in realty, the deed of distribution requires a legal description of the subject parcel, the tax identification number assigned by the taxing authority, and a recitation of the grantor's source of title. Note any restrictions associated with the property on the face of the deed. The PR must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public before recording in the appropriate county.

Include a water rights addendum under 57-3-109. This form must be completed and signed by the grantor. Submit the deed and any required supporting documents, such as a copy of the PR's letters and the decedent's death certificate, to the recording office of the county where the real property is situated.

The information provided here is not a substitute for legal advice. Consult an attorney licensed in the State of Utah with questions regarding deeds of distribution and probate procedures in that state, as each situation is unique.

(Utah DOD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Salt Lake County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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